NASA's Hubble Memorable Moments: Comet Impact

The video recounts the story of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet impacting Jupiter in July 1994. It highlights the challenges faced by the Hubble Space Telescope team, who had to resolve technical issues just days before the event. The team successfully overcame these obstacles, allowing Hubble to capture remarkable images of the impact. The observations provided valuable insights into Jupiter's atmosphere and influenced space policies regarding near-Earth objects. The video celebrates the teamwork and dedication of the Hubble team, emphasizing the telescope's significant contributions to astronomy over the years.

What was the significance of the co-processor installed during the first Servicing Mission?

What did the team do while waiting for the impact of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9?

How did the observations from Hubble influence our understanding of Jupiter's atmosphere?