On this day in history, April 25, 1990, Hubble Space Telescope placed in orbit by Space Shuttle Discovery
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The Hubble Space Telescope, proclaimed by NASA the most significant advance in astronomy since Galileo, was placed in orbit on this day in history, April 25, 1990.
The telescope, NASA adds, "has brought the wonder, beauty and mysteries of the universe to Earth, spinning pictures out of light that have transformed our understanding of the universe." "Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure science." — Edwin Hubble, astronomer "Hubble's launch and deployment in April 1990 marked the most significant advance in astronomy since Galileo's telescope." — NASA "Edwin Hubble … was able to see what others looked for but didn’t see." — Institute of Science and Technology Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
Space Shuttle Discovery launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida a day earlier with its precious instrument and a crew of five astronauts: Charles F. Bolden, Steven A. Hawleym Bruce McCandless II, Loren J. Shriver and Kathryn D. Sullivan.
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