SkyGuy DISPATCH: Hubble First Space Walk

SkyGuy by Tom Vilot

May 16, 20096:05Education

Astronauts completed their first spacewalk servicing the Hubble Space Telescope. Although it was a success, there was one point in the spacewalk where things could have gone very bad. Take a look!

Related Episodes

Continue listening to more episodes from SkyGuy.

Why Is Mars Red?

Oct 14, 2009 - 5:22

We call it "The Red Planet," but why is it that color? SkyGuy looks at some possible explanations...

SkyGuy DISPATCH: Apollo 11 Anniversary

Jul 21, 2009 - 4:46

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing; the first time human beings set foot on a...

SkyGuy DISPATCH: The Hubble Repair

May 14, 2009 - 3:31

Astronauts are fixing and upgrading the Hubble Space Telescope RIGHT NOW!! Tune in to see what it is they...

SkyGuy DISPATCH: It's a Comet!

Feb 24, 2009 - 2:59

In your entire life, you will be lucky to see a half dozen comets. Here's one you can see tonight!

Will Earth End Up Like Venus?

Feb 23, 2009 - 7:55

Earth and Venus are very similar in many ways. But does that mean Earth will end up desolate, just like V...

What's The Hottest Planet?

Dec 11, 2008 - 3:42

Must be Mercury, right? It's closest to the sun, after all! Well, SkyGuy sets us straight on this. I...

What's Hot About Mercury?

Oct 13, 2008 - 4:13

The Messenger probe is closing in on Mercury. What's so interesting about this planet? SkyGuy explai...

SkyGuy DISPATCH: Hubble Trouble

Oct 2, 2008 - 3:13