The Hubble Space Telescope has been one of NASA's most successful flagship missions, recently celebrating 35 years in space.
Often referred to as "the gift that keeps giving," the HST has provided not just magnificent science — shared worldwide — but also some of our universe's most significant and stunning images, inspiring wonder and driving countless young people into the sciences and STEM fields in general. And for the general public, Hubble continues to provide a profound sense of the wonders of the universe and our place in it.