Hubble’s Servicing Mission 2

The video discusses the Hubble Space Telescope's advancements through its servicing missions, focusing on the second mission in 1997. It highlights Hubble's ability to capture a wider light spectrum, thanks to new instruments like the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph and the Near Infrared Camera. These upgrades allowed for more detailed cosmic observations, enhancing our understanding of black holes, stellar flares, and galaxy formation. The mission also included repairs and upgrades to Hubble's systems, significantly boosting its scientific capabilities.

What was the significance of servicing mission two for the Hubble Space Telescope?

How did the capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope change after servicing mission two?

What is spectroscopy and how does it relate to the Hubble Space Telescope?

What challenges did the astronauts face while preparing for servicing mission two?

What new instruments were installed during servicing mission two?

What were some of the scientific questions that could be addressed after the upgrades made during servicing mission two?

In what ways did servicing mission two enhance Hubble's ability to observe the universe?