Hubble No More
October 23rd, 2008 • Related • Filed Under
The Hubble Space Telescope of 18 years has stopped sending pictures three weeks ago. Engineers are still trying to figure out how to fix it beginning with the lengthy process of restoring data transmission. A low-voltage power supply problem prevented one of its cameras from being rebooted properly, and then computer trouble struck and all efforts ceased. At worst, the observatory might remain inactive until astronauts arrive with a replacement part next year. The Hubble has been transmitting its stunning photos of the cosmos capturing and beaming down data used to create pictures. Now, that is CCTV systems at its most complicated form.
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