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Hubble Space Telescope
The most famous telescope in history.
Mission Overview
Launched by the Shuttle Discovery, Hubble was designed to be serviced by astronauts. Despite an initial mirror flaw, it revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
Learning from History
"It has taken over 1.5 million observations, including the famous "Pillars of Creation" and "Deep Field" images."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA/ESA |
| Type | Observatory |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Active |
| Rocket | Shuttle Discovery (Launch) |