

Inside the Team That Keeps Hubble Flying
Mar 14, 2025
Brian Welch, a NASA astronomer renowned for discovering Earendel, the most distant star ever observed, joins the conversation. He highlights the incredible 35-year journey of the Hubble Space Telescope, showcasing its iconic discoveries and groundbreaking legacy in astronomy. The discussion dives into the challenges faced by the operations team during critical moments, like troubleshooting the science computer. Welch also emphasizes Hubble's collaboration with the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing how both instruments push the boundaries of our cosmic understanding.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Inside the Space Telescope Operations Control Center
01:57 • 2min
Hubble's Legacy: Operations and Iconic Discoveries
03:41 • 13min
Rescue Mission: Hubble's Critical Challenge
16:48 • 3min
Hubble's Cosmic Legacy
20:11 • 6min
Discovering Erendel: The Farthest Star
26:22 • 5min
Hubble and Webb: A Stellar Collaboration
31:18 • 4min
Reflections on the Iconic Hubble Space Telescope
34:50 • 4min