Despite being down to two operational gyroscopes, Hubble is still expected to operate well into the 2030s, NASA said.
Trouble with one of the Hubble Space Telescope's three remaining gyroscopes, critical for aiming and locking onto targets, has prompted mission managers to switch to a backup control mode that will limit some observations, but keep the iconic observatory running well into the 2030s, officials said Tuesday .
They also replaced Hubble's solar panels and other critical components.NASA would go on to launch four more servicing missions, installing new, state-of-the-art instruments and replacing aging components like critical fine guidance sensors and gyroscopes, which move the telescope from target to target and then lock-on with rock-solid stability for detailed observations.The gyroscopes are critical to Hubble's longevity.
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