Adventure in Space: The Flight to Fix the HubbleThis comprehensive observation is about one of the most important scientific achievements of our time. Scott gives a wealth of scientific information and presents the mission's human side as well. Readers get the scoop on what astronauts eat, as well as actual full-color pictures of the astronauts repairing the telescope. |
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