Dating back to the 1930s, Corning’s collaboration with the Rockefeller Foundation and Carnegie Institute gave birth to groundbreaking innovations. Their borosilicate glass, Pyrex, renowned for its minimal expansion properties, was chosen to create a massive 200-inch primary reflector mirror for astrophysicist George Hale’s revolutionary telescope. Utilizing an ingenious honeycomb mold, the mirror’s casting reduced its weight by half, setting a new standard. Corning’s expertise extended to modern telescopes, adorning iconic instruments like the Harlan Smith, Hubble, and James Webb Space Telescopes. The latter showcases Corning’s advanced optics technology and High Purity Fused Silica, ensuring optimal performance even at -389 degrees Fahrenheit. Corning’s collaboration with NASA, stretching beyond telescopes, shaped the aerospace industry. Their heat-resistant Fused Silica glass graced spacecraft windows, enhancing the observation of Earth’s changing landscapes and atmospheric phenomena. The Destiny Module Nadir Window, crafted by Corning, allowed scientists on the International Space Station to observe natural events in unprecedented detail. Notably, Corning’s technological prowess extended to the Mars Curiosity Rover’s 17 camera optics, facilitating intricate studies of the Martian landscape. Through Corning’s innovations, astronauts have embarked on safe space journeys while unlocking the universe’s secrets through groundbreaking optics.