The Hubble Space Telescope: Looking To The Future

Dr. Jennifer Wiseman
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

The Hubble Space Telescope has transformed humanity's understanding of the universe. Launched in 1990 from the Space Shuttle, the observatory has been serviced and upgraded by astronauts five times over the decades, and it is now more scientifically productive than ever before, even 36 years into its mission. With its unique ultraviolet and visible light capabilities, Hubble is addressing a broad range of astrophysics, including solar system dynamics, stellar populations, exoplanets, galaxies, black holes, the intergalactic and interstellar medium, dark matter, dark energy, and cosmology. Scientists from over 40 countries around the world are using both new and archival Hubble data, producing a record number of related publications. But what is Hubble's future? I will discuss recent scientific achievements from Hubble, and the vital role Hubble plays in the landscape of current and future astronomical observatories, including the complementary capabilities of Hubble with the Webb and Roman space telescopes and with X-ray facilities. I will also discuss Hubble's technical health and prospects for its continued operation.

Conference Hall (1236, 1237) (2nd floor/ Research and Administration Building A),　Via Zoom