Handprints on Hubble

In "Handprints on Hubble," retired astronaut Kathryn Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space, shares her vital role within the NASA team that launched, maintained, and repaired the revolutionary Hubble Space Telescope. Through her engaging narrative, she recounts her journey from a "Sputnik Baby" to an astronaut, detailing the highs and lows of space travel, the excitement of liftoff, and the intricacies of in-flight repairs. Sullivan highlights her pioneering contributions to the mission that allowed Hubble to transform our understanding of the universe, while also reflecting on the challenges faced by the crew, including the repercussions of the Challenger disaster.