Hubble Telescope Halts Observations Due to Equipment Failure, NASA to Address Issue
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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has entered a hibernating state due to a malfunctioning gyroscope, reducing its observational capabilities. Attempts to fix the issue have failed, and Hubble will now operate with just one gyroscope, limiting its scientific output. Despite this, NASA officials believe Hubble can continue making discoveries for the next decade.
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