AkaSci 🛰️ on Nostr: The Hubble Space Telescope is down since Nov 23 due a malfunctioning gyroscope, which ...
The Hubble Space Telescope is down since Nov 23 due a malfunctioning gyroscope, which is needed for accurate pointing.
Out of 6 gyros, only 3 are currently functional. Hubble can be configured to operate, at somewhat reduced functionality, with just one gyro, but NASA is attempting to revive the faulty unit first.
Unlike in the Shuttle days, Hubble parts cannot be replaced.
Let's take a deep dive into Hubble's Pointing Control System and its gyros.
https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/nasas-hubble-space-telescope-pauses-science-due-to-gyro-issue/
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Out of 6 gyros, only 3 are currently functional. Hubble can be configured to operate, at somewhat reduced functionality, with just one gyro, but NASA is attempting to revive the faulty unit first.
Unlike in the Shuttle days, Hubble parts cannot be replaced.
Let's take a deep dive into Hubble's Pointing Control System and its gyros.
https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/nasas-hubble-space-telescope-pauses-science-due-to-gyro-issue/
#Hubble
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