AkaSci 🛰️ on Nostr: One of the 3 gyroscopes (probably the same one that has been malfunctioning over the ...
One of the 3 gyroscopes (probably the same one that has been malfunctioning over the past 6 months) has caused the Hubble Telescope to go into safe mode again.
Only 3 out of 6 gyros have been working since 2018. Hubble can operate with just one gyro at somewhat reduced functionality, if needed.
Too bad the gyros cannot be replaced anymore as was done in Shuttle-based repair missions in 1993, 1999 and 2009.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/nasas-hubble-temporarily-pauses-science
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Only 3 out of 6 gyros have been working since 2018. Hubble can operate with just one gyro at somewhat reduced functionality, if needed.
Too bad the gyros cannot be replaced anymore as was done in Shuttle-based repair missions in 1993, 1999 and 2009.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/nasas-hubble-temporarily-pauses-science
6/n