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The Hubble Telescope Crisis
The Hubble Space Telescope is one of astronomy's most celebrated instruments, but it wasn't always perfect. Shortly after its launch in 1990, astronomers discovered a serious flaw that threatened the entire mission. This poll tests your knowledge about one of the most famous product recalls in astronomical history - when NASA had to fix their $1.5 billion space telescope while it was already orbiting Earth.
What critical flaw was discovered in the Hubble Space Telescope shortly after its 1990 launch that required a major repair mission?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': 'The primary mirror was ground to the wrong shape, causing spherical aberration', 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Solar panels failed to fully deploy, providing insufficient power', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': "The main camera's sensor was installed backward, inverting all images", 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Faulty gyroscopes prevented proper alignment and targeting', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |