NASA Working To Resolve Hubble Space Telescope Gyroscope Issue

Hubble space telescope in orbit
Credit: NASA
HOUSTON—NASA is continuing efforts to resume science operations with the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), which has been in and out of safe mode since Nov. 19 due to faulty readings from a gyroscope. "The team is now running tests to characterize the issue and develop solutions. If necessary, the...
Mark Carreau

Mark is based in Houston, where he has written on aerospace for more than 25 years. While at the Houston Chronicle, he was recognized by the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Foundation in 2006 for his professional contributions to the public understanding of America's space program through news reporting.

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