The narrative focuses on the unexpected challenges faced by the Hubble Space Telescope shortly after its 1990 launch, highlighting the discovery of a flawed primary mirror. It explores the collaborative efforts of ground scientists and engineers, alongside the bravery of astronauts who undertook a critical servicing mission in December 1993, ultimately showcasing human ingenuity and resilience in overcoming obstacles to enhance our understanding of the universe.
If you have ever asked yourself What did the astronauts do on the lunar surface? What did they say while they were there? What did they photograph? How did their discoveries alter our understanding of lunar geology? Will we ever go back to the moon? If so, Exploring the Moon is the book for you. This unique insight into the three Apollo missions (15, 16 and 17) answers all these questions and much more. Using the actual transcripts of what the astronauts said to each other whilst carrying out their duties, and numerous photographs taken at each step of the exploration, this book provides a graphic illustration of what can arguably be described as Mankinds greatest feat of exploration.