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The launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, despite some early mishaps, began a new era of satellite astrophotography, resulting in unprecedented resolution and informational content. This era dramatically advanced not only science but also the public’s awareness of the cosmos.
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Gendler, R., GaBany, R.J. (2015). The Hubble Telescope and the Era of Satellite Observatories. In: Breakthrough!. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20973-9_5
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