History: May 11 (#2)

History: May 11 (#2)
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May 11, 2009 Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on the final mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope.

Commentary

Commentary

On May 11, in the year 2009: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on the final mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. The Hubble Space Telescope is a space telescope that was launched into low Earth orbit in 1990 and remains in operation. Why May 11, 2009 matters: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on the final mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: May 11, 2009 Contemporary history shows how global connectivity, digital tools, and shared knowledge continue to reshape culture, work, and learning. The event on this day: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on the final mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubble_Space_Telescope (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)