The universe just got more mysterious, as it continues to expand at a faster rate than anticipated, NASA has learned.

Scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope concluded that “something weird” is going on with the universe after comparing NASA's current rate of the universe's expansion to observations from after the universe was created, revealing a discrepancy between the two. The astronomers found that the universe is expanding much faster than they originally thought using the updated and more accurate data, according to Express.

“The cause of this discrepancy remains a mystery," NASA said Thursday. “But Hubble data, encompassing a variety of cosmic objects that serve as distance markers, support the idea that something weird is going on, possibly involving brand new physics.”

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NASA scientists predict the universe is expanding at a rate of 73 kilometers per second per megaparsec, an increase from the initial 67.5 predicted, give or take 0.5. Using these measures, it is predicted the universe is set to double in size in the next 10 billion years.

The Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990, has been used by astronomers to identify 40 "milepost markers” for space and time to measure the rate of the universe's expansion. Going forward, the James Webb Space Telescope, launched at the end of 2021, will allow scientists to see new mile markers farther away and in better resolution, with its first observations almost ready for study.

NASA's latest discovery comes after China announced the expected launch of its flagship space telescope in late 2023. The Chinese Space Station Telescope, or Xuntian Space Telescope, is expected to rival the Hubble Space Telescope and will be used by astronomers to develop sky surveys and capture images.

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