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Hubble servicing
Hubble Telescope servicing. Astronauts perform an extravehicular activity (EVA or spacewalk) during a space shuttle mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Hubbles solar arrays can be clearly seen at centre left & right. Astronauts Steven Smith and John Grunsfeld are replacing the gyroscopes which control HSTs pointing mechanism. The astronauts are strapped to the shuttles robo- tic arm, known as the remote manipulator system (RMS). This image was taken from the Discovery shuttles cargo bay during mission STS-103 (19-27 December 1999). Replacing the HSTs computer was also part of the servicing. This mission was the 3rd to service the HST since its launch in 1990
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This print captures a pivotal moment in space exploration history - the Hubble Telescope servicing mission. Against the backdrop of infinite darkness, two brave astronauts, Steven Smith and John Grunsfeld, embark on an extravehicular activity (EVA) or spacewalk to service the iconic Hubble Space Telescope (HST). The sheer magnitude of this endeavor is evident as Hubble's colossal solar arrays dominate the frame at center left and right. Strapped securely to the shuttle's robotic arm, known as the remote manipulator system (RMS), these intrepid explorers meticulously replace gyroscopes that control HST's precise pointing mechanism. Their unwavering determination and skill are palpable in this image captured from Discovery shuttle's cargo bay during mission STS-103 in December 1999. The significance of this mission cannot be overstated; it marked the third time since its launch in 1990 that HST received vital servicing. In addition to replacing gyroscopes, upgrading its computer was also part of their meticulous work. This awe-inspiring photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our unyielding quest for knowledge beyond Earth's boundaries. As we gaze upon this remarkable scene frozen in time by Science Photo Library, we are reminded of humanity's indomitable spirit and our relentless pursuit of unraveling the mysteries of our universe through astrophysics satellite missions like Hubble.
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