Hubble Trivia: 7) How Many Times Does Hubble Orbit Earth in a Day?

The video explains that the Hubble Space Telescope completes about 15 orbits around Earth each day, traveling at a speed of approximately 17,000 miles per hour at an altitude of 340 miles. Each orbit takes about 95 minutes, with slight variations due to orbital geometries.

What is the duration of one complete orbit of the Hubble Space Telescope in minutes?

• 60

• 75

• 90

• 95

What factors can cause variations in the Hubble's orbital path?

• Weather conditions

• Orbital geometries

• Space debris

• Solar flares