# NASA's Hubble seeks lensed supernova, marks 200,000 orbits

NASA's Hubble seeks lensed supernova, marks 200,000 orbits

via [Phys.org (Space News section)](https://phys.org/news/2026-09-nasa-hubble-lensed-supernova-orbits.html)

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has completed its 200,000th orbit around Earth, a remarkable milestone for a spacecraft that has greatly expanded our knowledge of the universe. This achievement is significant for sky-watchers because it highlights the telescope's ongoing contributions to astronomy, including its current search for a lensed supernova. The Hubble's continued operation offers opportunities for new discoveries that can enhance our understanding of the cosmos. Sky enthusiasts can look forward to more groundbreaking findings from this iconic spacecraft.

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