Hubble's Servicing Mission 4 Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary

  • Released Friday, May 10, 2024

Fifteen years ago, a remarkable mission unfolded above the Earth. The Hubble Space Telescope, humanity's eye on the universe, received an unprecedented upgrade during its fifth and final Servicing Mission.

In May 2009, a brave team of astronauts embarked on a daring journey aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis. Their mission? To breathe new life into Hubble, ensuring its legacy of discovery could continue for years to come.

For more information, visit https://nasa.gov/hubble.

Music Credit:
"Tough Enough" by Steve Sechi [ASCAP] via Soundcast Music [SESAC], and Universal Production Music.

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This page was originally published on Friday, May 10, 2024.
This page was last updated on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:51 PM EDT.


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