The Hubble Space Telescope was launched in which year?
A
1988
B
1990
C
1992
D
1995
Correct Answer: Option B — 1990
Explanation:
The Hubble Space Telescope was launched on April 24 1990 aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. Named after astronomer Edwin Hubble it orbits Earth at approximately 547 kilometers altitude. Despite an initial mirror flaw corrected in 1993 it has produced iconic images revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.