Hubble to get final fix in complex 11-day mission
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 - 13:35
in Astronomy & Space
After years of delays and debate about whether the risks to astronauts outweigh the scientific benefits, the space shuttle Atlantis launches on May 11, on a final repair mission to the Hubble Space Telescope.
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