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Photograph of the Hubble Space Telescope over Earth.
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Hubble's 35th Anniversary

The Hubble Space Telescope began its groundbreaking mission in 1990, forever changing the way we understand our universe. Thirty-five years later, Hubble’s science continues to inspire.

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April 24, 1990

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Understand the Universe

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The People's Telescope

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope marks 35 years in orbit in 2025. Since its launch and deployment in April 1990, Hubble’s mission has rewritten astronomy textbooks with its powerful observations of our universe.

Hubble’s optimal position above the atmosphere, in low-Earth orbit, gives it an unobstructed view of the cosmos. From planets in our own solar system to galaxies billions of light-years away, Hubble’s iconic images remain a scientific and cultural asset for the whole world.

Thanks to astronaut servicing missions and teams of talented engineers on the ground, Hubble continues to operate in good health decades after launch. With its unique ability to observe in ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared light, Hubble is a valuable, complementary teammate to missions like the James Webb Space Telescope and the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.

In 2025, we’ll celebrate Hubble’s milestone anniversary with breathtaking new images, videos, educational materials, interactive web apps, and more. Check back throughout the year as we continually release event dates, products, and activities, and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and X, or use the hashtag #Hubble35.

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Hubble 35th Anniversary Graphic.
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Events and Product Releases

Find dates of Hubble anniversary events, video releases, product announcements, and more.

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Hubble Night Sky Challenge

Celebrate 35 years of Hubble observations with a year-long night sky stargazing adventure for amateur astronomy enthusiasts.

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35 Years of Images

Count down to Hubble’s 35th birthday with an iconic image from each year of the mission, leading up to a series of new anniversary images

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Hubble Releases New Images from the Archive at SXSW

To celebrate NASA's Hubble Space Telescope's 35th year in orbit, we've combed through Hubble's extensive archive of observations for new images.

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Hearing Hubble

Create your own, personalized sonification from 10 breathtaking Hubble images. You pick the instruments, scanning pattern, harmony, and scientific information to produce a symphony that represents the image in sound!

Create Your Song
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Science Highlights E-Book

From our planetary neighbors to the far reaches of the cosmos, explore highlights from Hubble’s three and a half decades of trailblazing discoveries in this new e-book.

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Hubble’s Cosmic Adventure

Celebrate Hubble’s upcoming 35th anniversary with a trip through the stars. Choose your cosmic destination and explore the universe with Hubble.

Begin Your Adventure
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Anniversary Downloads

Download the anniversary graphic and an overview presentation on Hubble's 35 years in orbit for your own use.

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