A satellite is any object which orbits a star or planet. We can generally group satellites into two main types: natural and man-made. Natural satellites include the moon, while man-made objects include the Hubble Telescope, which sits in a low earth orbit. Continue reading to discover the different types of satellites and how the Hubble … Read more
The Hubble Telescope is a general-purpose observatory created by NASA to make accurate and clear observations of space in visible, ultraviolet, and infrared wavelengths. The Kepler Telescope was a mission commissioned by NASA to search for exoplanets in their stars’ habitable zones. Discover more about the Hubble and Kepler telescopes; learn how each one works, … Read more
The Hubble space telescope was a groundbreaking piece of scientific equipment first sent to space in 1990. While it remains an essential tool for astronomers today, it is predicted to end its life between 2030-2040.That’s why the James Webb telescope was launched in 2021; this upgraded model will complement and continue the extraordinary work done … Read more