Light Weight Telescope Mirror Blanks and Lens Blanks | Telescope Mirror and Lens Technology | Corning

Corning has a rich history in space exploration, providing exceptional materials for the Hubble, Gemini, and Subaru telescopes, and NASA's spacecraft missions.

Two Remarkable Materials for Demanding Astronomy Applications

Corning® HPFS® Fused Silica (High-Purity Fused Silica) and Corning® ULE® Glass (Ultra-Low Expansion Glass) are two of Corning's purest commercial glass products. With exceptional properties, these materials are considered to be the best in the world for astronomical optics. These properties have made HPFS the material of choice for large refractive lenses and ULE renowned for thermally stable reflective mirrors used in world-defining projects across the world. 
HPFS mirrors
Lightweight telescope mirror

Helping Scientists See 13.6 Billion Light Years Away

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Scientists stand inside the hubble lightweight mirror.

Corning's Legacy in Deep Space Exploration

Corning's Legacy in Deep Space Exploration

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Corning HPFS and Corning ULE glass have helped to shine a light on distant planets and galaxies for decades. From the Hubble mission to the Rubin Observatory, Corning continues to support past, current, and future missions into the great beyond. See the full list of our contributions on our timeline.

Corning HPFS and Corning ULE glass have helped to shine a light on distant planets and galaxies for decades. From the Hubble mission to the Rubin Observatory, Corning continues to support past, current, and future missions into the great beyond. See the full list of our contributions on our timeline. 

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