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"Hubble Faces Challenges as NASA Declines Rescue Mission"

Despite a failure in one of its gyroscopes, NASA has switched the Hubble Space Telescope to a backup control mode, allowing it to continue operations with some limitations. The telescope is expected to remain functional into the 2030s, and a proposed mission to boost its altitude using a SpaceX Crew Dragon has been ruled out for now.

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Hubble Telescope Halts Observations Due to Equipment Failure, NASA to Address Issue

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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