Hubble's Cosmic Journey (2015)

Hubble's Cosmic Journey (2015) poster

This is your window into the universe… Hubble was launched in April 1990 on board Space Shuttle Discovery. Its release into orbit over 500km above the Earth marked the birth of one of humanity’s biggest dreams; to place a telescope into space, high above the obscuring effects of the atmosphere, to gain the clearest view of the cosmos we could hope to see. But in the months which followed it was clear that the dream had turned into a nightmare, as Hubble’s mirror was found to have a flaw. Three years of heartache and huge human resolve followed, to mount a rescue mission to fix the flaw. The results were breath taking and produced the most complete view of the Universe we’ve ever had. This is the story of the men and women who conceived, built, fixed and operated Hubble – the most celebrated science instrument in history.

Director: Christopher Riley
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 44 min
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Cast

Production: Bigger Bang
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

investigation, comet, space

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hubble's Cosmic Journey about?
This is your window into the universe… Hubble was launched in April 1990 on board Space Shuttle Discovery. Its release into orbit over 500km above the Earth marked the birth of one of humanity’s biggest dreams; to place a telescope into space, high above the obscuring effects of the atmosphere, to gain the clearest view of the cosmos we could hope to see. But in the months which followed it was clear that the dream had turned into a nightmare, as Hubble’s mirror was found to have a flaw. Three years of heartache and huge human resolve followed, to mount a rescue mission to fix the flaw. The results were breath taking and produced the most complete view of the Universe we’ve ever had. This is the story of the men and women who conceived, built, fixed and operated Hubble – the most celebrated science instrument in history.
Who directed Hubble's Cosmic Journey?
Hubble's Cosmic Journey was directed by Christopher Riley.
Who stars in Hubble's Cosmic Journey?
Hubble's Cosmic Journey stars Neil deGrasse Tyson.
How long is Hubble's Cosmic Journey?
Hubble's Cosmic Journey has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
What genre is Hubble's Cosmic Journey?
Hubble's Cosmic Journey is a Documentary film.
Where was Hubble's Cosmic Journey produced?
Hubble's Cosmic Journey was produced in United Kingdom.