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The Hubble Space Telescope: From Concept to Success (Springer Praxis Books) Paperback – Illustrated, 25 Nov. 2015

by David J. Shayler (Author), David M. Harland (Author)
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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 developed the capabilities to service a payload in orbit. This involved numerous studies and the creation of a ground-based infrastructure to support the challenging missions. Unique tools and EVA hardware supported the skills developed in crew training that then enabled astronauts to complete a demanding series of spacewalks.

Drawing upon first hand interviews with those closely involved in the project over thirty years ago this story explains the development of the servicing mission concept and the hurdles that had to be overcome to not only launch the telescope but also to mount the first servicing mission – a mission that restored the telescope to full working order three years after its launch, saved the reputation of NASA, and truly opened a new age in understanding of our place in space.

This is not just a tale of space age technology, astronauts and astronomy. It is also a story of an audacious scientific vision, and the human ingenuity and determination to overcome all obstacles to make it possible. Hubble Space Telescope: From Concept to Success is a story of an international partnership, dedicated teamwork and a perfect blend of human and robotic space operations that will inspire people of all ages. The subsequent servicing missions that enabled the telescope to continue its scientific program beyond its 25th year in orbit are described in a companion volume Enhancing Hubble’s Vision: Servicing a National Treasure.

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    1493928260
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1493928262
  3. Edition
    1st ed. 2016
  4. Publication date
    25 Nov. 2015
  5. Part of series
    Springer Praxis Books
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    16.79 x 2.64 x 24 cm
  8. Print length
    437 pages
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“The book is full of interest for those interested in knowing how NASA, ESA, and the industrial companies involved in the project actually pulled off the largest and most demanding project in the history of astronomy. The chapters are well provided with the details of what was involved at every stage of the development, construction, and launch processes. … gives a reasonably detailed account of the technical issues involved at each stage of the programme and how they were solved.” (Malcolm Longair, The Observatory, Vol. 137 (1256), February, 2017)

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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 developed the capabilities to service a payload in orbit. This involved numerous studies and the creation of a ground-based infrastructure to support the challenging missions. Unique tools and EVA hardware supported the skills developed in crew training that then enabled astronauts to complete a demanding series of spacewalks.

Drawing upon first hand interviews with those closely involved in the project over thirty years ago this story explains the development of the servicing mission concept and the hurdles that had to be overcome to not only launch the telescope but also to mount the first servicing mission – a mission that restored the telescope to full working order three years after its launch, saved the reputation of NASA, and truly opened a new age in understanding of our place in space.

This is not just a tale of space age technology, astronauts and astronomy. It is also a story of an audacious scientific vision, and the human ingenuity and determination to overcome all obstacles to make it possible. Hubble Space Telescope: From Concept to Success is a story of an international partnership, dedicated teamwork and a perfect blend of human and robotic space operations that will inspire people of all ages. The subsequent servicing missions that enabled the telescope to continue its scientific program beyond its 25th year in orbit are described in a companion volume Enhancing Hubble’s Vision: Service Missions That Expanded Our View of the Universe.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Praxis
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 25 Nov. 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st ed. 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 437 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1493928260
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1493928262
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 975 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.79 x 2.64 x 24 cm
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Springer Praxis Books
  • Best Sellers Rank: 1,728,073 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 8 ratings

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  • paul morris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Hubble Overview
    Reviewed in the United States on 26 September 2020
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    Excellent step-by-step presentation of Hubble's first troubled years on orbit. Chapters have a lot of mini-chapters breaking them apart, so it makes this rather complicated book extremely easy to read and keep up with. Thoroughly researched with quotes and worksheets used as reference, and each chapter ends with the bibliography. Great pictures too. Would highly recommend for anyone who knows a lot about Hubble, but would like to know more. I'm excited to eventually get the follow-up book on the remaining servicing missions.
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