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The Stubborn Bolt That Nearly Killed Hubble's Last Chance
A NASA astronaut faces a stubborn bolt on the Hubble Space Telescope, 350 miles above Earth, on what will be its final servicing mission.
The Stubborn Bolt That Nearly Killed Hubble's Last Chance
This episode explores the career of astronaut John Grunsfeld, known as NASA's go-to for fixing the Hubble Space Telescope. It delves into his background and the critical challenges faced during the final mission to service Hubble.
Person: John Mace Grunsfeld
Event: Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission
Date: January 2009
Location: Earth orbit
- John Grunsfeld made a radio call from orbit in 1997…
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