Hubble Space Telescope
Coverage of Hubble Space Telescope in the Nexus archive.
- NASA's Hubble spots a stellar sparkler for the Fourth of July
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured a red, white, and blue image of one of the Milky Way's oldest star clusters to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. The cluster contains clues about how exploding stars contributed to forming planets and life in the universe.
- Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth
A spacecraft named Link, developed by Katalyst Space Technologies and launched by Northrop Grumman, aims to rescue NASA's Swift Observatory from falling back to Earth due to solar storms. The mission seeks to boost the telescope's orbit to continue its cosmic observations, with NASA funding $30 million for the operation. A similar salvage effort may be planned for the Hubble Space Telescope in the future.
- Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth
A spacecraft launched to rescue NASA's Swift Observatory, which is at risk of crashing due to solar storms; Katalyst Space Technologies, funded by NASA, aims to boost its orbit to extend its mission.
- NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
NASA is collaborating with Katalyst Space Technologies to launch a robotic mission to boost the aging Swift Observatory into a higher orbit to prevent its re-entry. A spacecraft named Link will rendezvous with Swift and raise its orbit, with the mission aiming to extend the telescope's operational life. Similar efforts may later target the Hubble Space Telescope.
- NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
NASA is collaborating with Katalyst Space Technologies to launch a robotic spacecraft, named Link, to rescue the aging Swift Observatory from Earth's atmosphere by boosting it to a higher orbit. The mission aims to prevent the telescope from re-entering Earth's atmosphere due to intensified solar activity, with potential future plans to stabilize the Hubble Space Telescope.
- NASA plans daring robotic rescue mission to prevent an aging space telescope from falling back to Earth, and the legendary Hubble could be next
NASA is partnering with Katalyst Space Technologies to launch a robotic mission to boost the aging Swift Observatory to a higher orbit using a three-armed spacecraft named Link. The mission aims to prevent Swift from reentering Earth's atmosphere due to declining solar activity effects, with potential future plans to rescue the Hubble Space Telescope using similar technology.
- NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
NASA is collaborating with Katalyst Space Technologies to launch a robotic spacecraft named Link to boost the Swift Observatory into a higher orbit to prevent its re-entry. The mission aims to extend Swift's operational lifespan amid heightened solar activity causing orbital decay, with potential future applications for the Hubble Space Telescope.
- NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
NASA is launching a $30 million mission to rescue the Swift Observatory from orbital decay using Katalyst Space Technologies' robotic spacecraft. The mission aims to boost Swift to a higher orbit to prevent its re-entry, with plans to potentially apply similar technology to save the Hubble Space Telescope in the future.
- NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
NASA is collaborating with Katalyst Space Technologies to launch a robotic spacecraft named Lift to rescue the aging Swift Observatory from re-entering Earth's atmosphere by boosting it to a higher orbit. The mission aims to extend Swift's operational life and potentially serve as a model for future satellite salvage operations, including for the Hubble Space Telescope.
- NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
NASA is partnering with Katalyst Space Technologies to launch a robotic spacecraft named Lift to boost the Swift Observatory into a higher orbit, preventing it from re-entering Earth's atmosphere due to solar activity. The mission aims to extend Swift's operational life and could pave the way for future satellite rescues, including NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.
- Hubble Space Telescope images galaxy scientists thought was impossible to find
The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of a galaxy that scientists believed was impossible to find. The discovery challenges previous assumptions about galaxy detection capabilities.
- Scientists thought Jupiter's moon Europa was ejecting water. Now they're not so sure
Scientists have revised their understanding of Jupiter's moon Europa, now questioning whether it is actually ejecting water as previously believed. New analysis suggests the earlier observations may have been misinterpreted or inconclusive. This finding impacts our understanding of Europa's potential habitability and subsurface ocean.
- The Whirlpool Galaxy comes alive | Space photo of the day for May 13, 2026
The Whirlpool Galaxy is featured in a space photo of the day for May 13, 2026, showcasing a curl of red-and-white gas on a black starry background. The image highlights the galaxy's unique appearance. The Whirlpool Galaxy is a notable celestial object.
- Satellite snaps amazing 36th birthday pic of Hubble Space Telescope (photo)
Vantor's WorldView Legion 4 satellite captured a 36th birthday photo of the Hubble Space Telescope on April 23, 2026, from 38.4 miles (61.8 kilometers) away. The image celebrates the telescope's anniversary.
- Why do some starburst galaxies mysteriously shut down? New study provides clues
The starburst galaxy NGC 4536, observed by the Hubble Space Telescope, exhibits bright blue star clusters and ionized hydrogen gas. A new study investigates why some starburst galaxies mysteriously cease their intense star formation.
- From the archives: NASA launches Hubble Telescope in 1990
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. The event marked a significant milestone in space exploration, with CBS News providing coverage of the launch.
- Hubble Telescope celebrates 36th anniversary with gorgeous new image of famous Trifid Nebula
The Hubble Space Telescope celebrated its 36th anniversary by releasing a new image of the Trifid Nebula, showcasing vibrant clouds of gas against a starry backdrop. The image highlights the telescope's ongoing contributions to astronomical research and public engagement.
- Eight months early and under budget, the Roman Telescope is ready to launch
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is ready for launch in September, eight months ahead of schedule and under budget. It features a wide-field imaging system capable of transmitting 1.4 terabytes of data daily and is designed for infrared astronomy, leveraging surplus spy hardware in its development.
- Nebula sparkles in new Hubble snapshot | Space photo of the day for April 23, 2026
The Hubble Space Telescope captured a vibrant image of a nebula, showcasing colorful gas clouds against a starry background. This photo was designated the 'Space photo of the day' for April 23, 2026.
- 'Dark subhaloes' may explain why galaxies seem to form pre-determined shapes
The article discusses how 'dark subhaloes' may explain the predetermined shapes of galaxies, referencing a Hubble Space Telescope image of the compact dwarf galaxy Markarian 178, which is 13 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major.
- Hubble Space Telescope spots a mesmerizing spiral galaxy | Space photo of the day for April 17, 2026
The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of the barred spiral galaxy IC 486, which has been featured as the space photo of the day for April 17, 2026.
- New synthesis of astronomical measurements shows Hubble tension is real
A new synthesis of astronomical measurements confirms the Hubble tension is real, highlighting a persistent discrepancy in measurements of the universe's expansion rate. The findings suggest unresolved issues in cosmological models, prompting further research into the nature of dark energy and cosmic structure.