Question

Which of the following facts is false about HST?

• A. It is the only telescope ever designed to be serviced in space by astronauts.
• B. It was carried into orbit by a space shuttle in April 1992.
• C. It is named after the American astronomer Edwin Hubble.
• D. It has been used by astronomers to observe distant supernovae.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

It was carried into orbit by a space shuttle in April 1992.

HST was carried into orbit by a space shuttle in April 1990, not April 1992.