Erika Hamden: What it takes to launch a telescope

The video discusses the journey of building telescopes, focusing on the Fireball project. It highlights the challenges and failures faced in developing new technologies, such as sensors, and the perseverance required to overcome them. The Fireball telescope, designed to observe hydrogen clouds, faced numerous setbacks, including a failed launch. Despite these challenges, the speaker emphasizes the importance of persistence in scientific discovery and plans to continue efforts in the future.

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