Read the excerpt from Chapter Three of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.The construction and launch of Hubble faced many setbacks. Funding was a constant issue, with NASA and Congress debating the budget. One key figure, Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, played a vital role in securing funding and keeping the project on track. Dubbed the "Mother of Hubble," Dr. Roman was NASA's first Chief of Astronomy and a strong advocate for space-based telescopes. Without her dedication, Hubble might never have left the ground.