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Hubble Space Telescope: History, Controversies, and Repairs
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What was the primary reason for the controversy surrounding the Hubble Space Telescope?
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The telescope was not properly tested before launch.
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The Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990 with a defective mirror, which resulted in blurry images. This led to a great deal of controversy, as the telescope had been very expensive to build and launch.