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STS-61 (Endeavour)
The first Hubble servicing mission.
Mission Overview
Hubble had a "blurry" mirror since its launch in 1990. STS-61 was a high-stakes mission where astronauts performed a record five spacewalks to install corrective optics.
Learning from History
"This was one of the most complex Shuttle missions ever flown; without it, Hubble would have remained a multi-billion dollar failure."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Crewed / Service |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | RS-25 (SSME) |