A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Featuring:
Charles F. Bolden Jr., Chris Burrows, Michael Griffin
Directed by:
Christopher Riley
Release Date:
April 19, 2015
Original Title:
Hubble's Cosmic Journey
Alternate Titles:
Hubble Uma jornada Cósmica
Hubble's Cosmic Journey
Hubble: Voyage Cosmique
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Bigger Bang
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
BR: L FR: U
Runtime: 44
This is your window into the universe… Hubble was launched in April 1990 on board Space Shuttle Discovery. Its release into orbit over 500km above the Earth marked the birth of one of humanity’s biggest dreams; to place a telescope into space, high above the obscuring effects of the atmosphere, to gain the clearest view of the cosmos we could hope to see. But in the months which followed it was clear that the dream had turned into a nightmare, as Hubble’s mirror was found to have a flaw. Three years of heartache and huge human resolve followed, to mount a rescue mission to fix the flaw. The results were breath taking and produced the most complete view of the Universe we’ve ever had. This is the story of the men and women who conceived, built, fixed and operated Hubble – the most celebrated science instrument in history.
Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has captured thousands of stunning images of space, revolutionized our understanding of the universe and become a global icon. To mark its 25th anniversary, National Geographic Channel tells the definitive story of NASA's most successful science project ever, in Hubble's Cosmic Journey, narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Internet Movie Database | 8.0/10 |
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Awards Won: | Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 1 nomination total |
Director:
Christopher Riley
Producer:
Christopher Riley
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