We Dwell Science
Veteran astronaut Robert Duvall recounts the triumphs and tribulations of the Hubble Space Telescope, whose four major servicing missions defied the odds to achieve unprecedented astronomical discoveries. Despite the formidable technical hurdles, it was the combined might of human ingenuity and collaboration that ultimately made Hubble’s success a reality.
Kathryn Thornton, a renowned astronaut and physicist, recounts the historic journey undertaken in 1993. Upon deployment in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope faced numerous daunting hurdles, with a major shortcoming being its inability to accurately focus due to a defect in its primary mirror’s curvature. The exceptional innovation displayed by scientists and engineers in developing a solution to rectify the issue is particularly noteworthy.
Among NASA’s four orbiting observatories that enable us to explore the universe across the electromagnetic spectrum, the Hubble Space Telescope has been instrumental in expanding our knowledge of the cosmos. The historic restoration mission did more than simply restore Hubble’s capabilities; it also established a new standard for in-orbit servicing missions and cleared the path for future explorations into the universe’s most profound enigmas.
ESET’s commitment to harnessing scientific innovation is evident in its sustained initiatives to cultivate a profound respect for science, celebrate breakthrough discoveries, and collaborate with leading experts and scientists. ESET has partnered with Starmus, a global science communication competition, to bring its flagship event to Bratislava, Slovakia, in May 2024.
The competition showcased insightful perspectives from some of the world’s most esteemed intellectuals. From the comfort of their homes, individuals can now relive the expertise gained during remote consultations and gain insight into how experts are harnessing their knowledge to address some of the world’s most pressing issues in real-time.
