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Title: Atlantis’ legacy continues as healthy Hubble finds primitive galaxies
Post by: Chris Bergin on 12/13/2012 04:38 am
So there was some news about Hubble...something we wouldn't normally write an article about - but I noticed the WFC 3 being referenced and of course that was a big deal as part of STS-125......so:

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2012/12/atlantis-legacy-healthy-hubble-primitive-galaxies/

:)
Title: Re: Atlantis’ legacy continues as healthy Hubble finds primitive galaxies
Post by: NASA_LaRC_SP on 12/13/2012 11:11 am
Very enjoyable read Chris! Lest we forget the role of Shuttle with Hubble!
Title: Re: Atlantis’ legacy continues as healthy Hubble finds primitive galaxies
Post by: Tea Party Space Czar on 12/13/2012 12:04 pm
Very good article Chris.  I tweeted it  :D

Respectfully,
Andrew Gasser
TEA Party in Space
Title: Re: Atlantis’ legacy continues as healthy Hubble finds primitive galaxies
Post by: Chris Bergin on 12/13/2012 12:15 pm
Thanks guys, and always appreciate the twitter pimping ;D

(Noticed Elon responded to you yesterday! :o)
Title: Re: Atlantis’ legacy continues as healthy Hubble finds primitive galaxies
Post by: Rocket Science on 12/13/2012 12:57 pm
Nice article Chiris!  :) Wouldn’t it be cool if some future Mars Aeroshell test vehicle could encapsulate Hubble, return it for display alongside Atlantis...  8)
Title: Re: Atlantis’ legacy continues as healthy Hubble finds primitive galaxies
Post by: Ares67 on 12/13/2012 05:44 pm
Thanks for the article, Chris. 

Hubble - and the ISS - are living proof of the value the Space Shuttle provided to the space program. Everyone who was involved in the shuttle program should really be proud of that legacy.
Title: Re: Atlantis’ legacy continues as healthy Hubble finds primitive galaxies
Post by: cro-magnon gramps on 12/13/2012 06:08 pm
very enjoyable article Chris,
   for those that say the Shuttle was an expensive boondoggle, from my perspective, the amount of science that has resulted from the work of the orbitiers, we are truly indebted to that program, and in the future, it will be seen that the Science ROI was worth the expense.

Gramps

PS like the idea of returning the Hubble to Earth, in 15-20 years time...
Title: Re: Atlantis’ legacy continues as healthy Hubble finds primitive galaxies
Post by: Tea Party Space Czar on 12/13/2012 06:14 pm
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PS like the idea of returning the Hubble to Earth, in 15-20 years time...

I love the thought too Gramps!  Imagine if they had Hubble in Florida with Atlantis reaching out to snag "him" (is Hubble Telescope a him or a her)?  Maybe some spacesuits?

But in the meantime, how about SM-5.

Respectfully,
Andrew Gasser
TEA Party in Space
Title: Re: Atlantis’ legacy continues as healthy Hubble finds primitive galaxies
Post by: Ares67 on 12/13/2012 06:37 pm
... (is Hubble Telescope a him or a her)? 

It's always referred to as an "it"... (But remember, never call an orbiter an "it!")

And Gramps, that Santa photo is really cool! 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Atlantis’ legacy continues as healthy Hubble finds primitive galaxies
Post by: brettreds2k on 12/13/2012 08:03 pm
(But remember, never call an orbiter an "it!")

Truth!! That is always an insult to the ladies!!  :)

Id say Hubble would be a HIM, the Shuttles are the ladies
Title: Re: Atlantis’ legacy continues as healthy Hubble finds primitive galaxies
Post by: Overflow on 12/14/2012 12:32 am
Thanks for the article, Chris. 

Hubble - and the ISS - are living proof of the value the Space Shuttle provided to the space program. Everyone who was involved in the shuttle program should really be proud of that legacy.

100% agree. Took the words right out of my mouth.