Hubble hardware failure; repair mission posponed

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Hubble hardware failure; repair mission posponed

Post #1by selden » 01.10.2008, 18:48

As you may be aware, there was a major failure in the Hubble Telescope's data processing/transmission hardware over the weekend. Switchover to backup hardware is being attempted.The repair mission is being delayed, probably until mid-February, so replacement hardware can be installed.

An audio recording of Monday's press briefing is available at
http://www.space-multimedia.nl.eu.org/i ... 6&Itemid=1
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