Fixing Hubble
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Channel: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum · 2015 · Education
Dare to Dream the Impossible, and the Incredible Will Happen Exploring Space Lectures Series Presenter: Frank J. Cepollina, Associate Director, NASA's Satellite Servicing Capabilities Office The five Hubble Space Telescope servicing missions were more than mere infusions of new technology into an iconic observatory. They represent humanity's innate quest to discover more about our universe and the limits that we will push in perseverance, ingenuity, and invention to ultimately achieve this goal. Frank J. "Cepi" Cepollina, championed the idea of in-orbit servicing for satellites, and his vision included the redesign of spacecraft to make them modular and hence serviceable. With an insider's lens, Cepollina shares the stories, challenges, and significance of the Hubble Space Telescope servicing missions and examine the resounding impact they have had on the public and their perception of science. The Exploring Space lectures are made possible by the generous support of Aerojet Rocketdyne and United Launch Alliance.
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