What is the primary function of the gyroscopes in the Hubble Space Telescope?
NASA | Making Hubble More Powerful

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To communicate with ground stations
To maintain the telescope's orientation and stability
To power the telescope's instruments
To capture images of distant galaxies
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What challenge do astronauts face when replacing the gyroscopes on the Hubble Space Telescope?
Lack of proper tools
Navigating a small area without touching sunshades
High radiation levels
Limited time for the operation
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How do fine guidance sensors assist the Hubble Space Telescope?
By transmitting data to Earth
By powering the telescope
By locking onto guide stars for accurate pointing
By capturing high-resolution images
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What was the reason for postponing a servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope?
A failure in the data handling system
Adverse weather conditions
Lack of funding
Astronaut unavailability
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What is the purpose of the soft capture mechanism being installed on the Hubble Space Telescope?
To allow future docking with other spacecraft
To enhance image quality
To increase power efficiency
To improve data transmission
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Why is it necessary to replace the original batteries of the Hubble Space Telescope?
They are too heavy
They have exceeded their design lifespan
They are incompatible with new instruments
They are causing data errors
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What is the expected benefit of the new outer blanket layer being installed on the Hubble Space Telescope?
Longer operational lifespan
Increased data storage
Improved thermal insulation
Enhanced image resolution
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