Hubble Telescope Celebrates 28 Years With Spectacular Lagoon Nebula Shot
Hubble images now keystone institution for enthusiasts, scientists
Mike Wall
April 20, 2018

The iconic Hubble Space Telescope is about to turn 28 years old, and a batch of gorgeous new imagery helps mark the occasion.

Hubble launched aboard the space shuttle Discovery on April 24, 1990, and was deployed into Earth orbit a day later. NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), which jointly run the Hubble mission, release great photos every April to celebrate these milestones.