What is the first space telescope launched in 1968?

Orbiting Astronomical Observatory 2.

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Why: The Orbiting Astronomical Observatory 2 was the first space telescope, launched in 1968.

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That telescope had an eye for the sky.
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Answer: Orbiting Astronomical Observatory 2. The Orbiting Astronomical Observatory 2 was the first space telescope, launched in 1968.

  1. Space exploration en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_exploration
    The Orbiting Astronomical Observatory 2 was the first space telescope launched 1968
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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