Hubble's Cosmic Journey
Synopsis
This is your window into the universe… Hubble was launched in April 1990 on board Space Shuttle Discovery. Its release into orbit over 500km above the Earth marked the birth of one of humanity’s biggest dreams; to place a telescope into space, high above the obscuring effects of the atmosphere, to gain the clearest view of the cosmos we could hope to see. But in the months which followed it was clear that the dream had turned into a nightmare, as Hubble’s mirror was found to have a flaw. Three years of heartache and huge human resolve followed, to mount a rescue mission to fix the flaw. The results were breath taking and produced the most complete view of the Universe we’ve ever had. This is the story of the men and women who conceived, built, fixed and operated Hubble – the most celebrated science instrument in history.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Riley
- Original Title
- Hubble's Cosmic Journey
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- Bigger Bang
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Riley
Christopher Riley
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Riley
Producer
Christopher Riley
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is Hubble's Cosmic Journey about?
This is your window into the universe… Hubble was launched in April 1990 on board Space Shuttle Discovery. Its release into orbit over 500km above the Earth marked the birth of one of humanity’s biggest dreams; to place a telescope into space, high above the obscuring effects of the atmosphere, to gain the clearest view of the cosmos we could hope to see. But in the months which followed it was clear that the dream had turned into a nightmare, as Hubble’s mirror was found to have a flaw. Three years of heartache and huge human resolve followed, to mount a rescue mission to fix the flaw. The results were breath taking and produced the most complete view of the Universe we’ve ever had. This is the story of the men and women who conceived, built, fixed and operated Hubble – the most celebrated science instrument in history.
Who directed Hubble's Cosmic Journey?
Hubble's Cosmic Journey was directed by Christopher Riley.
Who stars in Hubble's Cosmic Journey?
The principal cast of Hubble's Cosmic Journey includes Neil deGrasse Tyson.
When was Hubble's Cosmic Journey released and how long is it?
Hubble's Cosmic Journey was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hubble's Cosmic Journey?
Hubble's Cosmic Journey holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).