Heather Cox Richardson and 250 to 250: Hubble Space Telescope, Narrated by Mike Massimino
Mike Massimino is a former NASA astronaut, Columbia University Engineering Professor, New York Times Bestselling Author, and the first person to Tweet from space during the Hubble Space Telescope missions. Massimino explains how the Hubble Space Telescope has revolutionized our understanding of outer space and serves as a testament to American ingenuity.
In 1990, Hubble Space Telescope was launched into space.
- The telescope was placed in orbit around Earth.
- It was named after Edwin Hubble.
- Edwin Hubble helped scientists learn more about galaxies.
The Hubble Space Telescope takes pictures of objects far away in space.
- It helped scientists learn more about planets, stars, black holes, and galaxies.
- Hubble changed our understanding of the universe.
Between 1993 and 2009, NASA astronauts repaired and upgraded the telescope.
- Astronauts traveled to Hubble on several space shuttle missions.
- These missions were difficult and dangerous.
- John Grunsfeld worked on three Hubble repair missions.
- He said that Hubble helps people learn more about the universe.
- The Hubble Space Telescope is one of NASA’s greatest scientific achievements.
POP Interview and Civics Quiz:
- N-400 Part 9:37. If the law requires it, are you willing to perform work of national importance under civilian direction (do non-military work that the U.S. Government says is important to the country)?
- USCIS 100:53. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
- USCIS 128:118. Name one example of an American innovation.
Family Fun:
- NASA: Coloring pages and activity books (free pdfs)
- NASA: ‘Hubble Inspires’ Online Resources and Activities
- NASA: Hubble Space Telescope Activity Book
- NASA Goddard: Hubble (many online activities)
- NASA and NPS: Junior Ranger Spaceflight Explorer
- Start with a Book: Star Rangers
- Telescope Guide: Astronomy For Kids: The Journey Begins
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