Hubble Space Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope is an orbiting observatory launched by NASA to capture detailed images of astronomical objects.
Also known as: HST, Hubble telescope
How big is it?
13.2 m · overall length
Overall length · specified
A little perspective
Hubble Space Telescope vs Badminton court: length comparison
The length of a badminton court is about 1.02 times the overall length of the Hubble Space Telescope.
The Hubble Space Telescope is an orbiting observatory launched by NASA to capture detailed images of astronomical objects.
A badminton court is the marked rectangular playing surface used for games of badminton.
Both rulers start at the same zero and share one linear scale. Artwork keeps its original proportions. Horizontal rulers compare the selected spans; vertical brackets also identify height on the artwork.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Hubble Space Telescope
Overall length: 13.2 m; specified.
Hubble is 13.2 m long and has an in-orbit mass of about 11,110 kg. Solar arrays extend laterally beyond the calibrated tube length.
The marked overall length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Badminton court
Length: 13.4 m; standard.
13.4 × 6.1 m playing surface. Excludes surrounding space.
WA Government — badminton dimensions
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 13.2 m
We compare the overall length of the Hubble Space Telescope. This value follows a stated specification; check its scope in the notes.
Hubble is 13.2 m long and has an in-orbit mass of about 11,110 kg. Solar arrays extend laterally beyond the calibrated tube length.
The marked horizontal span follows the measured feature, not the edges of the image. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.2 m | Not recorded | specified | |
| 11.11 t | Not recorded | specified |
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- NASA — Hubble by the numbersHubble overall length and in-orbit mass.
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