# Hubble on The No Agenda Show

Hubble comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2011 to January 2022.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** October 2011 – January 2022
- **Related topics:** [Nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [Mirrors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mirrors.md), [Astronomy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/astronomy.md), [Documentary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/documentary.md), [Elon Musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [Lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), [Marfa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marfa.md), [Moon Bases](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-bases.md), [Nro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nro.md), [Satellites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellites.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Alignment Issues

- **Episode:** [1415: Equity Hotel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1415-equity-hotel.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-09
- **Time:** 2:23:46–2:28:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1415-equity-hotel/chapter/james-webb-space-telescope-mirror-alignment-issues.md

NASA reports that the 18 segments of the James Webb Space Telescope's main mirror are currently out of alignment and will require months of "jiggling" to fix. Unlike the Hubble, the telescope is a million miles away and cannot be serviced by astronauts. The hosts expressed skepticism about the "live animated" visualizations used by NASA, jokingly comparing the device to a "GoldenEye" laser.

Keywords: james webb space telescope, [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [hubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hubble.md), [mirrors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mirrors.md), goldeneye

### James Webb Space Telescope, NASA, LGBTQ Naming Controversy

- **Episode:** [1402: Sour Crude](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1402-sour-crude.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-25
- **Time:** 57:04–1:01:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1402-sour-crude/chapter/james-webb-space-telescope-nasa-lgbtq-naming-controversy.md

NASA is preparing to launch the James Webb Space Telescope from French Guiana, a project described as having 300 single points of failure. The telescope faces controversy from the LGBTQ community due to its namesake’s role in the Truman administration’s discrimination against gay employees. The hosts discuss the technical risks of the "origami observatory" which cannot be repaired once in orbit.

Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), james webb space telescope, [hubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hubble.md), [lgbtq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbtq.md), french guiana

### Marfa Local Color and the Hubble Telescope Gaffe

- **Episode:** [774: Morally Deformed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/774-morally-deformed.md)
- **Published:** 2015-11-15
- **Time:** 1:52:01–1:55:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/774-morally-deformed/chapter/marfa-local-color-and-the-hubble-telescope-gaffe.md

The hosts discuss the technical challenges of large telescopes, including the need for liquid nitrogen cooling and temperature adjustments. They recall the famous "gaffe" where the Hubble Space Telescope's mirror was ground incorrectly, requiring a space shuttle mission to install corrective optics. Adam Curry also mentions his travel route through Junction, Texas, on the way to Marfa.

Keywords: [marfa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marfa.md), hubble telescope, liquid nitrogen, junction texas, [astronomy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/astronomy.md), [mirrors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mirrors.md)

### Hubble Space Telescope, SpaceX ISS Docking, NRO Satellites

- **Episode:** [416: Datapalooza](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/416-datapalooza.md)
- **Published:** 2012-06-10
- **Time:** 1:06:13–1:09:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/416-datapalooza/chapter/hubble-space-telescope-spacex-iss-docking-nro-satellites.md

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) recently gifted NASA two telescopes more powerful than the Hubble, which were originally designed for Earth-facing surveillance. Meanwhile, the SpaceX Dragon capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station. While the official cargo list included clothing and food, skeptics question the true nature of the mission's logistics and the involvement of Elon Musk.

Keywords: [hubble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hubble.md), [nro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nro.md), [spacex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spacex.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [satellites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellites.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md)

### Moon Rising Documentary and NASA Photo Manipulation

- **Episode:** [344: Cyber Master](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master.md)
- **Published:** 2011-10-02
- **Time:** 1:43:05–1:44:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/344-cyber-master/chapter/moon-rising-documentary-and-nasa-photo-manipulation.md

Adam Curry recommends the documentary "Moon Rising," which claims to show colorized NASA photos revealing moon bases and light disks. The film argues that NASA has systematically manipulated lunar photography to hide extraterrestrial structures. Dvorak remains skeptical of the "space elevator" and moon base claims.

Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [moon bases](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-bases.md), hubble telescope, [space elevator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-elevator.md), [documentary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/documentary.md)

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