11K views · 385 reactions | On this day in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was released into orbit over 500km above the Earth and today is one of the most celebrated science instruments in history. Happy Birthday, Hubble! | National Geographic Canada | Facebook

41K views · 554 shares | New images from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope show comet ATLAS disintegrating, yielding new evidence that breakups are fairly common: https://go.nasa.gov/2yOjjrc | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Facebook

Happy 33rd birthday, Hubble! 🎉 Hubble began its journey of discovery #OTD in 1990. It’s been over three decades, and the mission continues to amaze the world with its discoveries about our universe. Take a look back at the incredible science from Hubble’s latest year in orbit! For more about Hubble: https://go.nasa.gov/3ArBWO4 #NASA #Hubble #history #anniversary #OnThisDay #space #science #astronomy | NASA's Hubble Space Telescope