What it takes to launch a telescope | Erika Hamden

Erika Hamden, a TED Fellow and visionary astronomer, leads the revolutionary FIREBall project—a telescope suspended from a balloon at the edge of space. She shares her thrilling decade-long journey of building this groundbreaking instrument, filled with both technological challenges and personal triumphs. Hamden candidly discusses the inevitability of failure in scientific endeavors, drawing inspiration from historic projects like the Hubble telescope to emphasize resilience. Join her as she reveals the magic of exploring the universe and the relentless pursuit of knowledge.