Hubble in Safe Mode as Gyro Issues are Diagnosed
Summary
Space telescope science operations have been suspended while NASA investigates the anomaly
On Friday, October 5, 2018, at approximately 6:00 p.m. EDT, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope entered safe mode. NASA is working to resume science operations. Hubble’s instruments still are fully operational and are expected to produce excellent science for years to come.
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