Vera Rubin, known as the ‘Mother of Dark Matter,’ made significant contributions to our understanding of this elusive substance. Her pioneering work centered around the study of galaxies, with one particular galaxy earning the nickname ‘Rubin’s Galaxy.’ Rubin’s research on this galaxy provided evidence for the existence of dark matter, which makes up the majority of the galaxy’s mass. Her legacy continues to inspire astronomers, with upcoming space telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope and the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope set to delve deeper into the mysteries of dark matter and its impact on galaxy formation.