Servicing the Hubble Space Telescope
Description
The Search: Scientists have made their way into the remote, dry valleys of Antarctica to do a specialized study in life in the universe. Benefits From Beyond: The land has changed form; lush and green to sickly and grey. Scientists are seeking reasons for the dramatic decline by studying the problem on the Camel's Hump Mountain in Vermont, USA. Feature: Mission STS-103 tracks down the Hubble Space Telescope and attach it to their shuttle as it needs servicing.
Runtime
23 min
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Geography
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Date of Publication
2005
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Alexander Street
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