The Hubble and the Future of Space Exploration

To the Point

The Hubble and the Future of Space Exploration

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Published on May 19, 2009, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:50:13

Episode Description

The astronauts are ready to come back to Earth on Friday. We hear about upgrading the Hubble Space Telescope, what age-old questions it's now prepared to address and whether manned space flight has a future. Also, President Obama announces the first-ever national emissions standards, and Britain's expense account scandal takes a political toll.

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A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.