Hubble Telescope to Get Last Tuneup During International Year of Astronomy
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - 13:28
in Astronomy & Space
As the International Year of Astronomy dawns, the renowned Hubble Space Telescope is preparing for its final chapter, starting with the scheduled May 12 launch of the space shuttle Atlantis for NASA's fifth and final service mission to the telescope.
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