NASA | The Challenge to Fix Hubble's Best Survey Camera

The video discusses a shuttle mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope, focusing on the repair of the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS). The ACS experienced a power supply failure, prompting a rapid repair effort. The video details the challenges faced by astronauts working in space, including the development of special tools and techniques. The repair is crucial for continuing astronomical research, as ACS and the Widefield Camera 3 provide complementary capabilities.

What was the main reason for adding a shuttle servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope?

Describe the significance of the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) in the study of dark energy.

What were the consequences of the power supply failure in the ACS?

How did the design of tools for astronauts contribute to the success of the servicing mission?

Explain the process of how the ACS components were accessed for repair.

What challenges did astronauts face while working on the ACS in space?

What was the role of the Wide Field Camera 3 in relation to the ACS?