Championing the Hubble Space Telescope's Creation

Nancy Grace Roman was instrumental in planning and advocating for the Hubble Space Telescope, earning her the nickname 'Mother of Hubble' for her efforts in securing funding and bringing together astronomers and engineers.

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• Nancy Grace Roman - Wikipedia
• The 'Mother of Hubble': Nancy Grace Roman
• NASA Telescope Named For 'Mother of Hubble' Nancy Grace Roman
• WFIRST Telescope Named For 'Mother of Hubble' Nancy Grace Roman - AURA Astronomy
• NASA Names Space Telescope for Nancy Grace Roman '46, H'76 - Swarthmore College
• Nancy Grace Roman | Biography, Hubble Space Telescope, & Facts | Britannica

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