The Hubble Space Telescope From Concept to Success /

• Main Authors: Shayler, David J. (Author), Harland, David M. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Praxis, 2016.
• Series: Springer Praxis Books
• Subjects: Engineering.; Astronomy.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.; Popular Science in Astronomy.; Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics).; Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices.

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 engineer...