Hubble The Final Frontier

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  • 2015
  • 12 min

Limiting ourselves with the power of our physical eyes, humanity has always been curious about the universe and its mysteries. With its never-ending space, countless planets, stars, and galaxies, space has always fascinated us, drawing our attention. Though our attempts to explore the cosmos were initially limited to our own planet, we developed advanced technology that enabled us to explore space and gather information about the universe - and the Hubble Space Telescope played a significant role in helping us achieve just that.

And now, in the 92-minute documentary Hubble The Final Frontier, we get to witness the story behind this incredible feat of science and engineering. The film takes us on a journey through history, giving us insights into how and why the Hubble Telescope was created, how it works, and how it captures those stunning images of galaxies, nebulas, and black holes.

Directed by Toni Myers, the documentary starts with how the Hubble telescope was conceptualized, designed, and created. We get to see the detailed process of assembling and testing the telescope, and understand the hardships NASA scientists had to endure. Once we understand the telescope and its advanced technology, we explore the faith and hope that was given to the object as it launched into orbit. We see how the telescope was launched into space in 1990, by astronauts from the Space Shuttle Discovery, and placed in orbit outside Earth's atmosphere. With this orbit, we were able to see far clearer images of space without the distortion of Earth's atmosphere.

The documentary is not just about the science behind the telescope, we also learn about the human side of its mission. We see how NASA had to adapt and evolve their mission with each upgrade of the Hubble, including both the successes and the challenges they faced along the way. They utilized flares, fixed Hubble's broken pieces, and even installed new technology to maintain the telescope's mission - and we get to learn how these major repair missions were accomplished.

Throughout the documentary, we see the amazing and awe-inspiring images that the telescope captured in its three decades in space. We see the formation of a black hole, the life of galaxies, planets being formed, and the death of stars. It's an experience that sparks wonder and awe - even in viewers who have seen many space documentaries before.

The Hubble Space Telescope isn't just an extraordinary thing out in the universe - it's a giant tool that helps humanity understand the universe. The documentary portrays the journey of the Hubble Telescope and its impact in shaping our understanding of the universe. We understand that these cosmic images help us understand the universe more deeply, and that the Hubble's contributions will be taught in classrooms for generations to come.

Finally, the documentary highlights the future of the Hubble Telescope. As the decade of the 2020s began, NASA future plans for creating an even more powerful space telescope to replace the Hubble: the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Even with technology advancements, the Hubble Telescope is still in space, providing fresh, stunning images of our universe.

Hubble The Final Frontier is a film that will make you appreciate the effort that humanity has put into space exploration, without which we would not have the awe-inspiring images of the cosmos that we have today. It takes us on a thrilling journey, providing us with a detailed history of the Hubble Telescope – from its origin to its most recent moments – and gives us insight into NASA's vision for the future. The Hubble Space Telescope is indeed the final frontier, and this documentary is a must-see for anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered what lies beyond.

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  • Release Date
    2015
  • Runtime
    12 min