Kathryn D. Sullivan is a NASA astronaut (retired), former Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and an inductee in the Astronaut Hall of Fame.
[A]n accessible and fascinating memoir of [Sullivan's] experiences
as a pioneering scientist, highlighted by her work on the Hubble
space telescope… Sullivan's fine volume shines a light on the
nuts-and-bolts tasks that make extraordinary endeavors
possible.—Publishers Weekly, starred review
Throughout the narrative, [Sullivan's] easy hand with details and
infectious enthusiasm make for a winning combination. A smooth
delivery of the nit and grit behind the success of the
Hubble.—Kirkus Reviews
Handprints on Hubble is an involving, inspiring personal account of
creating Hubble, the telescope that changed Earth's view of the
universe.—Foreword Reviews
An accessible, engaging read for students of engineering and the
history of technology and generalist readers interested in NASA
history.—Library Journal
To read these [this book] is to marvel at what we have achieved in
our nascent efforts to inhabit space, and to recognize that we have
barely begun that quest.—Nature
As a ringside spectator of Challenger, Sullivan's memories are
tinged by tragedy and she remained soberly aware that she might
never return from a mission. Behind every scene Hubble itself looms
large – “like a beautiful silver gift from Tiffany's” – whose
contribution to understanding our place in the cosmos needs no
qualification.—SKY AT NIGHT Magazine
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