The Hubble Space Telescope is a collaborative project between NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), and the Space Telescope Science Institute, and it has been operating in Earth's orbit for over three decades, making groundbreaking discoveries and advancing our understanding of the cosmos.

The podcast episodes discuss the current operational status of the Hubble Space Telescope, including its transition to a 'one-gyro mode' and the potential for future repair missions to extend its lifespan. The episodes also touch on related topics such as active galaxies, Martian geology, and NASA's plans to maintain and support the telescope.

The Hubble Space Telescope's ability to observe the far side of the moon, as well as its role in facilitating scientific research and discoveries, are also highlighted in the podcast episodes.