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Spacecraft Hubble

Spacecraft Hubble
Astronaut Steve Smith works on Hubble during STS-82, the second servicing mission in 1997, using a specially designed tool that can withstand the harsh environment of space. Hubble was specifically built to be serviced in orbit with replaceable parts and instruments.

Astronaut Steve Smith works on Hubble during STS-82, the second servicing mission in 1997, using a specially designed tool that can withstand the harsh environment of space. Hubble was specifically built to be serviced in orbit with replaceable parts and instruments.Image credit: NASA