NASA Alters Hubble Operations Amid Gyroscope Failures and Mission Cuts
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NASA has transitioned the Hubble Space Telescope to one-gyro mode due to persistent issues with its gyroscopes, reducing its operational efficiency and the number of weekly observations. Despite the limitations, this approach aims to extend Hubble's scientific contributions into the next decade. NASA has also dismissed a proposal to re-boost Hubble to its original altitude, citing potential risks and the need for further assessment.
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