Historical Events tagged with "hubble"

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Space Exploration

Endeavour's Mission to Hubble Space Telescope

December 2nd, 1993 31 years ago

NASA launched the Space Shuttle Endeavour to conduct repairs on the Hubble Space Telescope. The mission aimed to improve the telescope's capabilities, which had been hindered by flawed optics. A seven-member crew, including mission commander Richard Covey and payload commander Jeffrey Hoffman, embarked on this significant journey, showcasing the importance of collaborative efforts in space exploration.

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