After the Hubble Space Telescope launched in 1990, NASA faced a major marketing crisis when what defect was discovered that threatened the mission's public image?

The Hubble Space Telescope revolutionized our view of the universe and became one of NASA's most recognizable and successful projects. But its launch and early days presented significant marketing challenges. This poll explores how NASA transformed a potential PR disaster into one of the most successful product launches in astronomy history, creating sustained public interest and securing long-term funding for space exploration.

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A spherical aberration in the primary mirror that caused blurry images
Solar panel deployment failure that limited power generation
Communication system malfunction that prevented data transmission
Guidance system error that made targeting specific celestial objects impossible