NASA | Making Hubble More Powerful

The video discusses the Hubble Space Telescope's infrastructure, focusing on servicing missions that upgrade its components. It highlights the importance of gyroscopes, star trackers, and fine guidance sensors in maintaining Hubble's functionality. The critical role of the data handling system is explained, along with the introduction of a soft capture mechanism for future exploration. The video also covers the replacement of Hubble's batteries and outer blanket layers to extend its operational life, ensuring it continues to deliver groundbreaking science.

Describe the process of replacing the gyros in the Hubble Space Telescope.

What is the purpose of the gyros in the Hubble Space Telescope?

What are fine guidance sensors and what role do they play in the Hubble Space Telescope?

Explain the significance of the data handling system in the Hubble Space Telescope.

What changes are being made to the Hubble Space Telescope's battery system?

How will the new outer blanket layer improve the Hubble Space Telescope?

What is the expected outcome of the servicing mission for the Hubble Space Telescope?