Launched on April 24, 1990, amid NASA's technical recovery from the Challenger disaster, the Hubble Space Telescope initially suffered from a flawed primary mirror that affected image quality. This setback posed a significant challenge to the agency’s reputation. However, through innovative servicing missions, NASA installed corrective optics and performed upgrades that ultimately allowed Hubble to achieve significant scientific successes, re-establishing confidence in the agency's capabilities. Over the years, Hubble has revolutionized astronomy and contributed to many key discoveries, reaffirming NASA’s essential role in space exploration.
The Hubble Space Telescope launched amid NASA's crisis following the Challenger disaster; its initial failure highlighted concerns over NASA's competence and technical reliability.
Despite the initial failure due to a flawed mirror, NASA recovered and updated Hubble with corrective optics, leading to groundbreaking discoveries and restored its reputation.
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