NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Marks 36 Years in Orbit with Stunning Brand New Image of ‘Cosmic Sea Slug’: PHOTOS

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope marks 36 years in orbit with stunning brand new image of ‘Cosmic Sea Slug’: PHOTOS

NASA is celebrating the 36th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope in Earth’s orbit, sharing a new image of the Trifid Nebula, nicknamed the “Cosmic Sea Slug,” first revealed in 1997. The school-bus-sized telescope has since made nearly 1.7 million observations, targeting about 55,000…

Hubble Telescope celebrates 36th anniversary with gorgeous new image of famous Trifid Nebula

This latest image from Hubble forms just one of more than 1.7 million observations that the space telescope has made over the past 36 years since it launched on April 24, 1990.

Hubble’s Highlights from its 36th Year in Orbit | Goddard Space Flight Center

Hubble’s Highlights from its 36th Year in Orbit | Goddard Space Flight CenterThe Hubble Space Telescope celebrated its 36th year in orbit by premiering a stunning new Hubble image of the Trifid Nebula. Even after all these years, Hubble continues to uncover the mysteries of the universe. These are a few science achievements from Hubble’s latest year in orbit.The Hubble Space Telescope has taken over 1.7 million observations to date. Almost 29,00…

NASA Celebrates the Day of the Trifid Nebula

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Captures Stunning Image of the Trifid Nebula On April 20, 2026, NASA unveiled a breathtaking new image of the Trifid Nebula, a vibrant region of star formation located approximately 5,000 light-years from Earth. This release coincides with the 36th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope’s launch on April 24, showcasing the […]

The Day of the Trifid Nebula

NASA, ESA, STScI; Image Processing: Joseph DePasquale (STScI) This shimmering region of star-formation, a close-up of the Trifid Nebula about 5,000 light-years from Earth, was captured in intricate detail by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope in an image released on April 20, 2026. The colors in Hubble’s visible light image, which marks the 36th anniversary of the mission’s launch on April 24, are reminiscent of an underwater scene filled with fine-g…