The launch of the Hubble Space Telescope
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The launch of the Hubble Space Telescope

In 1990, NASA launched the historic mission which put into orbit the Hubble Space Telescope. The orbiting observatory has revolutionized astronomy and allowed us to peer deeper than ever before into the Universe. Alejandra Martins talks to astronaut, Kathryn Sullivan, about the Hubble mission and the telescope's initial teething problems.

PHOTO: The Hubble Space Telescope (NASA)

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Mymba Kuera: The race to save wildlife at the Itaipu dam

Mymba Kuera: The race to save wildlife at the Itaipu dam

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Discovering Hans Christian Andersen's 'lost fairytale'

Discovering Hans Christian Andersen's 'lost fairytale'

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The introduction of Sharia law in Aceh, Indonesia

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The assassination of Thomas Sankara

The assassination of Thomas Sankara

In October 1987, one of Africa's most radical leaders, Captain Thomas Sankara, was gunned down in a coup in Burkina Faso.His overthrow was orchestrated by his old friend, Blaise Compaore. Thomas Sanka...

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Roddy Doyle: Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha

Roddy Doyle: Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha

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The creation of My Little Pony

The creation of My Little Pony

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The turtle freed after 41 years in captivity

The turtle freed after 41 years in captivity

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Khula Manch, the victory rally

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