Millennial telescope tries to celebrate 34th birthday, but instead goes into safe mode because of gyroscope issues (relatable).
The same gyroscope that was causing issues back in November is acting up again, so Hubble has paused science operations while operators troubleshoot the issue. If needed, Hubble can operate with only one of its three remaining gyroscopes, with reduced observing efficiency.
https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/nasas-hubble-pauses-science-due-to-gyro-issue/
NASA’s Hubble Pauses Science Due to Gyro Issue - NASA Science
Updated April 30, 2024 Editor’s note: On April 30, 2024, NASA announced it restored the agency’s Hubble Space Telescope to science operations April 29. The spacecraft is in good health and once again operating using all three of its gyros.science.nasa.gov
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in reply to Kelly Lepo • • •... And it's back. #Hubble resumed science operations yesterday.
It's using all three gyroscopes, all of the instruments are online, and it's taking science observations. Huzzah!
https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/nasas-hubble-pauses-science-due-to-gyro-issue/
NASA’s Hubble Pauses Science Due to Gyro Issue - NASA Science
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