Hubble Space Telescope

The Hubble Space Telescope, a collaborative effort involving scientists and engineers from 13 countries, faced a major setback when its primary mirror was found to be flawed, preventing it from focusing properly. This issue was a significant blow to NASA and the Hubble program. However, a solution was devised in the form of COSTAR, a corrective optics system. In 1993, astronauts successfully installed COSTAR, allowing Hubble to capture sharp images and revolutionize our understanding of the universe by seeing further into space than ever before.

Describe the emotional impact of the press conference announcing the Hubble's issues on the speaker.

What was the significance of the Hubble Space Telescope in terms of astronomical observation?