Question

The Hubble Space Telescope was launched in:

A .1989
B. 1990
C. 1991
D. none of the above

Answer 1

Answer: 1990

Explanation: Wikipedia say “The Hubble Space Telescope (often referred to as HST or Hubble) is a space telescope that was launched into low Earth orbit in 1990 and remains in operation. It was not the first space telescope, but it is one of the largest and most versatile, renowned both as a vital research tool and as a public relations boon for astronomy. The Hubble telescope is named after astronomer Edwin Hubble and is one of NASA's Great Observatories, along with the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, the Chandra X-ray Observatory, and the Spitzer Space Telescope.”

Answer 2

B. 1990

Step-by-step explanation:

This article is part of the NASA Knows (Grades 5-8) series. The Hubble Space Telescope is a large telescope in space. It was launched into orbit by space shuttle Discovery on April 24, 1990. Hubble orbits about 547 kilometers (340 miles) above Earth.