Hubble Overcomes Gyro Issue, Awaits James Webb

Mark Carreau October 29, 2018
Hubble
Credit: NASA
HOUSTON—The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has resumed science operations following more than three weeks of troubleshooting to overcome an issue with one of its three still-functioning gyroscopes. More than 28 years old, the joint NASA/European Space Agency space telescope is now expected to continue...
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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