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Hubble as Shuttle Columbia Approaches (2002)

Hubble as Shuttle Columbia Approaches (2002)
The Hubble Space Telescope is backdropped against black space as shuttle Columbia eases closer to the giant telescope at the start of Servicing Mission 3B (SM3b). Shuttle Commander Scott Altman flew Columbia while Nancy Currie latched onto the telescope.
  • Release Date
    March 3, 2002
  • Credit
    NASA

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Aug 17, 2025
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Claire Andreoli
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