I can remember when it was launched, and the name Hubble became synonymous for being a bit rubbish. Eveything went wrong. It was launched into the wrong orbit, the lens was scratched (The lens was scratched!), it shuddered when the solar panels expanded and contracted when entering and leaving sunlight.
And here with are 35 years later, with all its many, major initial failings forgotten. Its almost the american dream of failing till you make it.