Hubble's Cosmic Journey
This is your portal to the universe... Hubble was launched on the Space Shuttle Discovery in April 1990. Its launch into orbit over 500 kilometers above the Earth marked the beginning of one of humanity's greatest dreams: to launch a telescope into space, high above the obscuring effects of the atmosphere, to gain the clearest view of the cosmos we could hope to see. But, in the months that followed, it was clear that the dream had turned into a nightmare, as Hubble's mirror was discovered to have a flaw. Three years of heartache and enormous human resolve were required to mount a rescue mission to correct the flaw. The results were breathtaking, providing the most comprehensive view of the Universe we've ever had. This is the story of the men and women who designed, built, repaired, and operated Hubble, the most famous science instrument in history.
Duration: 44
min
Country:
United Kingdom