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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY WEB AWARD from Scientific American!

Scientific American conferred its Science & Technology Web Award on Amazing Space.

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Galaxy on Edge

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Refurbished
Hubble
is back in
business!

The upgraded Hubble Space Telescope has reopened its eye on the universe, producing several breathtaking images.
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Enter NASA's Top Stars contests until Jan. 2010!

NASA’s “Top Stars” contests encourage U.S. formal (K-12, college) and informal educators to submit their best examples of how they've used Hubble in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics education. Entries may also relate to art, English language arts, and history. "Top Stars" will recognize educators of all disciplines who have inspired students in creative and relevant lessons that make connections to Hubble. Entries will be accepted from May 2009 to January 2010. Find out more >>

Re-live Servicing Mission 4
on Amazing Space

In May, astronauts completed the final mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, installing new instruments and repairing broken or worn parts. But you can still see Amazing Space's daily coverage of the mission, check out the many jobs that helped make the mission a success in our Career of the Day feature, answer basic questions with the mission Q&A, and find many more Hubble and mission facts on the Servicing Mission 4 page.

Celebrate the International
Year of Astronomy

The International Year of Astronomy (IYA) marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo turning a telescope on the night sky. Share in our Classroom Collage Activity, view the Celestial Object of the Month, and keep up to date on Amazing Space IYA activities throughout 2009.