Commentary: Saving Hubble

NASA
The Hubble Space Telescope in orbit.
Commentator Andrew Chaikin weighs in on NASA's decision to scrap funding for the Hubble Telescope and focus its resources on putting men back on the moon and on to Mars. He says he understands both sides of the debate.
Related NPR Stories
Hope for Hubble? Feb. 26, 2004
'Talk of the Nation:' Hubble Space Telescope Jan. 30, 2004
NASA Scraps Future Hubble Telescope Repair Missions Jan. 16, 2004

Comments
Discussions for this story are now closed. Please see the Community FAQ for more information.