Hubble Space Telescope
Since its 1990 launch, the Hubble Space Telescope has changed our fundamental understanding of the universe.
35 Years of Discovery
Hubble Images
Ciencia Hubble
Hubble's Latest Features
Hubble & Citizen Science
Hubble's vast and growing archive of observations is a treasure trove for researchers, especially with the support of volunteers who help them comb through and catalog data.
Science Operations
Hubble science operations selects scientific proposals, schedules scientific observations, calibrates and archives mission science data.
Hubble: An Engineering Marvel
Join Hubble engineers Morgan Van Arsdall, deputy mission operations manager, and Lynn Bassford, flight operations manager as they discuss incredible engineering and operations that keeps Hubble working more than three decades after launch.
AI and Hubble Science
Artificial intelligence programs can search Hubble's massive data archive, assisting researchers in their scientific investigations.
Hubble's Beautiful Universe
Beautiful Universe takes readers on a journey through Hubble’s mission, from 1990 to today, with many of the breathtaking images of the cosmos it has collected along the way.
Hubble 3D Models
Explore the components of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope by printing your own 3D model!
Reshaping Our Cosmic View: Hubble Science Highlights
This downloadable e-book showcases some of Hubble’s ground-breaking discoveries over its more than three decades of observations.
New Lithographs
Two new Hubble lithographs are available to download as PDFs: the star R Aquarii (pictured above) and Center of Starburst Galaxy Messier 94 (NGC 4736).
Highlights from Hubble's 35th Year in Orbit
This video highlights some of the images and discoveries from the Hubble Space Telescope's 35th year in Earth orbit.
35 Years of Images
Celebrate Hubble's 35th anniversary with a countdown of images the observatory captured over its lifetime, one for each year in orbit.
Image Galleries
Explore Hubble's media galleries to view and download high-resolution Hubble images of the universe, mission operations, Hubble astronauts, and more!
What Did Hubble See on Your Birthday?
Hubble explores the universe 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That means it has observed some fascinating cosmic wonder every day of the year, including on your birthday.
Check Out Your Birthday! about What Did Hubble See on Your Birthday?
More Hubble Online Activities
Hearing Hubble
Have you heard a Hubble image?
Hubble’s Cosmic Adventure
Go on a cosmic journey with Hubble
What is Hubble Observing?
See the area of sky Hubble is investigating.
Name that Nebula!
Match nebulae with their names
Hubble's Skymap
Get a Hubble's-eye-view of cosmic objects
Hubble Spacecraft 360 Degree Tour
Virtually Tour Hubble in orbit
Hubble Astronaut Fun Facts
Play this trivia game and test your knowledge!
Control Center 360-Degree Tour
Take a virtual tour of Hubble's operations center
Hubble E-Books
Learn about Hubble's discoveries, history, and iconic images in these free, downloadable e-books.
Hubble’s Beautiful Universe
Beautiful Universe takes readers on a journey through Hubble’s mission, from 1990 to today, with many of the breathtaking images of the cosmos it collected along the way.
Reshaping Our Cosmic View: Hubble Science Highlights
Reshaping Our Cosmic View: Hubble Science Highlights features some of Hubble’s ground-breaking discoveries over its more than three decades of observations.
Hubble: An Overview of the Space Telescope
Hubble: An Overview of the Space Telescope briefly describes its history, design, operation, science, technology transfers, and cultural impact.
Black Holes: Into the Vortex
Black Holes: Into the Vortex explores Hubble’s recent discoveries about black holes, incredibly dense objects whose gravity is so intense that not even light can escape its pull.
NASA’s Hubble Sees Asteroids Colliding at Nearby Star for First Time
Like a game of cosmic bumper cars, scientists think the early days of our solar system were a time of…
Read the Story
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On The Shoulders of a Giant
What's the same and what's different? Compare these two NASA flagship missions.
Hubble Science Highlights
Hubble has affected every area of astronomy. Its most notable scientific discoveries reflect the broad range of research and the breakthroughs it has achieved.
Explore the Night Sky
Your backyard telescope and binoculars may not have the capabilities of Hubble, but you can still see amazing objects. Compare what you see with the images Hubble has taken.
Hubble E-books
Investigate the mysteries of the universe with Hubble. Learn Hubble's history. E-books dive deeper into Hubble discoveries and more.
