Virtual Tour of the Hubble Control Center: Operations Support Room

The video tutorial explains the operations room where engineers test updates and troubleshoot issues for the Hubble Space Telescope. It highlights the process of diagnosing problems, such as hardware failures or electrical fluctuations, and restoring normal operations. The room features displays showing Hubble's status, including its position relative to ground stations and its current astronomical target. A model of Hubble in the space Shuttle cargo bay is also present, illustrating past servicing missions.

What is the primary purpose of the tests conducted by engineers before sending updates to Hubble?

• To ensure the spacecraft's fuel efficiency

• To prevent unexpected issues on the spacecraft

• To improve the speed of data transmission

• To enhance the visual quality of images

What are some potential causes of Hubble not operating as expected?

• Software bugs and outdated algorithms

• Interference from other satellites

• Poor weather conditions in space

• Hardware failure and high energy particle strikes

How do engineers determine Hubble's current position and environmental conditions?

• Through a world map display showing sunlight and radiation zones

• By using a GPS system

• Using a telescope on Earth

• By tracking signals from other satellites

What information is available on the large display on the left of the front wall?

• A ground-based image of Hubble's scheduled astronomical target

• Hubble's fuel levels

• The status of Hubble's communication systems

• The current weather conditions in space

What does the model of Hubble in the back of the room represent?

• Hubble's launch sequence

• Hubble's position in orbit

• Hubble in the Shuttle cargo bay during servicing missions

• Hubble's communication with ground stations