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= __Hubble Space Telescope__ =

__The Importance of Satellites__
Satellites are crutial in the modern world. We use them for GPS (Global Positioning System), cell phones, and many other luxeries. One of the better known satellites is the Hubble Space Telescope. The Hubble Space Telescope is one of the backbones of astronomy in helping scientist understand the universe a lot better. Named after Edwin Hubble ,HST produces some of the clearest images from light years away in ultraviolet, near infared, and optical light.

__**Images viewed from the Hubble Space Telescope**__ media type="custom" key="4599188"



**__Hubble Facts__**
 **Manufacturer:** Lockheed **Time to Complete One Orbit:** 97 minutes **1st Servicing Mission:** December 1993
 * Size**13.3 m long, 4.3 m diameter **Length:** 43.5 ft (13.2 m)  **Weight:** 24,500 lb (11,110 kg)
 * Maximum Diameter:** 14 ft (4.2 m)
 * Orbit:** 590 km circular, 28.5 deg inclination
 * Speed:** 17,500 mph (28,000 kph)
 * First Image:** May 20, 1990: Star Cluster NGC 3532
 * Design Life:** Designed for a 15 year life with on-orbit servicing.
 * 2nd Servicing Mission:** February 1997
 * 3rd Servicing Mission:** December 1999
 * 4th Servicing Mission: ** December 2001

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