Launched in 1990, Hubble provides unprecedented views of the universe. Despite numerous maintenance missions, the most recent in 2009, aging gyroscopes frequently caused safe mode to be activated, causing scientific operations to halt.
Working with a single gyroscope will slightly reduce efficiency, resulting in a 12% loss in observation time and limiting the telescope’s ability to observe nearby objects such as Venus and the Moon. However, the move will extend Hubble’s lifespan until 2035, continuing its role alongside the James Webb Space Telescope.
NASA rejected the idea of a commercial service proposed by billionaire Jared Isaacman, preferring to let Hubble continue its legacy with minimal intervention.
Source: Ferra
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