http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/01/s...9a849437454737&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
The images from that telescope are simply beautiful. Really makes you wonder what's out there.NASA's 2008 Manned Flight to Repair and Upgrade Hubble Telescope was a mission to send astronauts to the Hubble Space Telescope to perform repairs and upgrades. This mission was crucial in extending the lifespan and capabilities of the telescope.
The Hubble Space Telescope was in need of repairs and upgrades in order to continue functioning properly. Without this mission, the telescope's capabilities would have been limited and its lifespan would have been significantly reduced.
The main objectives of this mission were to replace aging components, install new instruments and equipment, and conduct maintenance tasks to ensure the longevity and efficiency of the telescope. The goal was to improve the telescope's capabilities and extend its lifespan for many more years of scientific discoveries.
The astronauts involved in this mission were Scott Altman, Gregory C. Johnson, Megan McArthur, Andrew Feustel, John Grunsfeld, Michael Massimino, and Michael Good. They were all experienced spacewalkers and had previously been to the Hubble Space Telescope on other missions.
Some of the major accomplishments of this mission include the successful installation of new instruments such as the Wide Field Camera 3 and Cosmic Origins Spectrograph, the repair of the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph, and the replacement of aging gyroscopes and batteries. These upgrades and repairs significantly improved the capabilities and lifespan of the Hubble Space Telescope.