NASA Hubble Space Telescope - 1990 onwards (including all upgrades): An insight into the history, development, collaboration, construction and role of ... space telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope is an international venture primarily between the USA and Europe. More than any other space project, Hubble has encouraged an expanding interest in popular astronomy. With stunning views of the cosmos, it has inspired a new generation of enthusiasts to study the night sky through simple telescopes or in books. As such it has linked space technology with popular interest in astronomy and has thrilled specialists and the lay public alike.
Lots of fantastic images and diagrams but the text - which can be as dry as an old textbook in places - is full of minutia that is probably only of interest to engineers and hardcore telescope enthusiasts. Regardless, the development of the HST and the servicing missions make for a fascinating story.