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Hubble: An Engineering Marvel

Small Steps, Giant Leaps by Katie Konans

Jul 23, 202523:31Science & Medicine

The Hubble Space Telescope has changed humanity’s understanding of the universe. Now in orbit for 35 years, it remains a remarkable feat of engineering.

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Hubble: An Engineering Marvel is an episode from Small Steps, Giant Leaps by Katie Konans. The Hubble Space Telescope has changed humanity’s understanding of the universe. Now in orbit for 35 years, it remains a remarkable feat of engineeri...

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Published Jul 23, 2025, 23:31 long, audio available.

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