The Hubble Space Telescope: From Concept to Success

by David J. Shayler, David M Harland, David M. Harland

The highly successful Hubble Space Telescope was meant to change our view and understanding of the universe. Within weeks of its launch in 1990, however, the space community was shocked to find out that the primary mirror of the telescope was flawed. It was only the skills of scientists and engineers on the ground and the daring talents of astronauts sent to service the telescope in December 1993 that saved the mission. For over two decades NASA had...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1493928260
• ISBN13: 9781493928262
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Praxis Publications Inc
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.6" x 9.6"