Celebrating Hubble and the Spirit of Exploration | WPN World People News

Before April 24, 1990, seeing photos of space from space was not an option. Since then however, as spectators we’ve seen some photos that are nearly unimaginable. Why is that date so special? It was the date the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into space, making it a bit more than 25 years old.

To celebrate the Hubble’s 25th birthday, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is opening its doors to the public for Explore@NASAGoddard Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, this year’s Explore@NASAGoddard will feature the theme “Celebrating Hubble and the Spirit of Exploration.” During its time in orbit, Hubble has helped to answer some of the most compelling astronomical questions of our time and uncovered mysteries we never knew existed. Investigating everything from black holes to planets around other stars, Hubble has changed the face of astronomy, ushering in a new chapter of humanity’s exploration of the universe. Today, Hubble continues to provide views of cosmic wonders never before seen and is at the forefront of many new discoveries. In addition to highlighting Hubble, all areas of Goddard’s research – Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics and engineering and technology – will be presented as each discipline plays a critical part in the agency’s ongoing journey to reach new heights, reveal the unknown and advance scientific understanding for the benefit of humankind.”

Source: U.S. Department of Defense Armed with Science