When NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope in 1990, what famous technical issue threatened to derail the entire $1.5 billion project and required an emergency repair mission?

The Hubble Space Telescope revolutionized our view of the cosmos and became one of NASA's most recognized products. This iconic instrument has captured breathtaking images that have not only advanced astronomy but also served as powerful marketing tools for space exploration. Test your knowledge about the product launch of this astronomical game-changer!

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The primary mirror had been ground to the wrong specification, creating spherical aberration
The solar panels failed to deploy properly, limiting power generation
The main computer system suffered repeated shutdowns due to radiation exposure
The telescope's gyroscopes were improperly calibrated, preventing stable imaging