Hubble Celebrates Nation’s 250th Birthday

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Hubble Celebrates Nation’s 250th Birthday

July 1-4, 2026 Follow the festivities here and on social media @NASAHubble!

One of the United States’ most productive scientific missions will commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday with new red, white, and blue views of space, along with a look back at stunning cosmic captures from previous Independence Days. Plus, an expanded edition of the “What Did Hubble See on Your Birthday?” activity serves as the ultimate birthday gift: now offering five different views taken on every day of the year.

Celebrate with Hubble from July 1-4 and follow @NASAHubble on social media!

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What Did Hubble See on Your Birthday?

To celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, NASA expanded this web app with more images! See what Hubble observed on your birthday, or other special occasion, pick your favorite images, and share them with friends!

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Hubble and the Declaration of Independence

Although the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights are protected in argon-filled glass casings, they can still suffer damage from light, vibration, and humidity, and their ink may fade, flake, or wear off.

The Charters of Freedom Monitoring System was designed to scan these documents using detector technology developed for Hubble. The system revealed degradation invisible to the human eye, allowing conservators to act early to halt the deterioration.

Learn More: Document Monitor about Hubble and the Declaration of Independence

This false-color image, generated by the Charters of Freedom Monitoring System, shows where ink began flaking on a historic document.

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