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Archive Home > 2009 > May > 20 > Upgraded Hubble sets a new course

Upgraded Hubble sets a new course

Space telescope leaves shuttle after a 5-day face-lift

By Marcia Dunn / The Bulletin
May 20, 2009

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A rejuvenated Hubble Space Telescope, more powerful than ever, departed the space shuttle Tuesday and sailed off for new discoveries.

“It’s showtime for us now,” said program scientist Eric Smith.

Hubble — considered to be....

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