Virtual Tour of the Hubble Control Center: Exhibit Hallway Part 1

The video explores the Hubble Space Telescope's hardware and its evolution through servicing missions. It highlights the transition from tape recorders to solid state recorders, which increased data storage capacity. Tools developed for astronauts to repair Hubble are showcased, emphasizing their design for efficiency in space. The video also discusses technologies derived from Hubble that have been adapted for use on Earth, such as digital mammography systems and sky mapping software. Finally, it acknowledges the awards and recognition received by the Hubble operations team, including a letter from the President.

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