2 days ago · As the Hubble Space Telescope faces the end of its mission, experts predict that it could reenter Earth’s atmosphere earlier than predicted.

Dec 29, 2025 · Current estimates suggest that Hubble could remain functional until around 2030 or even 2040, allowing NASA to keep harnessing its unique capabilities for years to come. Despite its aging …

1 day ago · The Slashdot story from January 11, 2026, titled “How Many Years Left Until the Hubble Space Telescope Reenters Earth’s Atmosphere,” aggregates community discussions on these …

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST or Hubble) is a space telescope that was launched into low Earth orbit in 1990 and remains in operation. It was not the first space telescope, but it is one of the largest …

Oct 1, 2019 · Thanks to its perch above most of Earth’s turbulent atmosphere, the telescope’s relatively modest 2.4-meter mirror has given us an unprecedented window on the universe for nearly 30 years.

Apr 23, 2025 · Thirty-five years of age for a space telescope is no joke. So, can Hubble still hold its own and prove itself useful when compared to other, more recently built space instruments like NASA's...

Jul 11, 2025 · The two that are left are carefully managed by NASA, and their analysis suggests they should last for a few more years. But when they fail – perhaps tomorrow, perhaps ten years from …