Space telescopes and servicing Hubble
TLF ID M016630
This radio interview gives examples of how improvements in technology have influenced astronomy. The Space Shuttle Atlantis is paying a service call to the Hubble Space Telescope, repairing, replacing and deploying new equipment. Jonathan Nally describes the mission and looks at other large telescopes in orbit now, and others due for launch in the future. Download the audio or view the transcript of this ABC radio interview.