{"product_id":"9781493928262","title":"Springer Praxis Books: From Concept to Success","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSpringer Praxis Books: From Concept to Success\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eShayler, David J.; Harland, David M.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe highly successful Hubble Space Telescope was meant to change our view and understanding of the universe. Within weeks of its launch in 1990, however, the space community was shocked to find out that the primary mirror of the telescope was flawed. It was only the skills of scientists and engineers on the ground and the daring talents of astronauts sent to service the telescope in December 1993 that saved the mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over two decades NASA had developed the capabilities to service a payload in orbit. This involved numerous studies and the creation of a ground-based infrastructure to support the challenging missions. Unique tools and EVA hardware supported the skills developed in crew training that then enabled astronauts to complete a demanding series of spacewalks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon first hand interviews with those closely involved in the project over thirty years ago this story explains the development of the servicing mission concept and the hurdles that had to be overcome to not only launch the telescope but also to mount the first servicing mission – a mission that restored the telescope to full working order three years after its launch, saved the reputation of NASA, and truly opened a new age in understanding of our place in space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not just a tale of space age technology, astronauts and astronomy. It is also a story of an audacious scientific vision, and the human ingenuity and determination to overcome all obstacles to make it possible. \u003ci\u003eHubble Space Telescope: From Concept to Success \u003c\/i\u003eis a story of an international partnership, dedicated teamwork and a perfect blend of human and robotic space operations that will inspire people of all ages. The subsequent servicing missions that enabled the telescope to continue its scientific program beyond its 25th year in orbit are described in a companion volume \u003ci\u003eEnhancing Hubble’s Vision: Servicing a National Treasure\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Praxis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2015-11-25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781493928262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4939-2827-9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 240cm x168cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 414\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46915527049356,"sku":"9781493928262","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781493928262.jpg?v=1774493318","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781493928262","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}