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HST gets its power from 2 large solar panels, located on either side of the spacecraft's main body. They are programmed to move to the optimal angle for sunlight absorption as it orbits the Earth, regardless of the angle of the spacecraft itself.
The original arrays were replaced on HST Servicing Mission 1 in December 1993, due to extensive warping caused by the constant change in thermal temperatures as it passed through the day/night terminator orbiting the Earth every 90 minutes. The arrays installed during SM1 were replaced on Servicing Mission 3B in March 2002. The new ones are much heavier, more efficient, and designed to better withstand the extreme thermal changes, which can go from 140°C to - 140°C.
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What was the hubble space telescope named after?
The Hubble Space Telescope was named after Edwin Hubble.
What is the name of the telescope that they use to see galaxies?
the hubble telescope edwin hubble :)
Did the Americans launch the Hubble telescope?
Yes, the Americans built launched the Hubble telescope.
Who came up with the idea for the hubble space telescope?
The focal point of all Hubble Space Telescope (HST) activities is the Space Telescope Operations Control Center (STOCC) at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., where the orbiting observatory is managed.
How many people built Hubble space telescope?
More than 10,000 people made the Hubble Telescope. It took 20 years to make the Hubble Telescope.
What was the hubble space telescope named after?
The Hubble Space Telescope was named after Edwin Hubble.
Who was the hubble telescope named after?
The Hubble Telescope was named after its designer Edwin Hubble.
What was Edwin Hubble know for?
Telescope, hence the hubble telescope!
What is the Hubble Telescope?
The Hubble Telescope is a telescope that orbits the earth every 97 minutes
What telescope is replacing the Hubble telescope?
The replacement for the Hubble is called the James Webb Space Telescope.
What is the Comparison between Hubble and Galileo telescope?
what is the comparison between Hubble telescope and Galileo telescope
Why the Hubble telescope is unique?
The Hubble telescope is unique because it was the first space telescope. Also, the Hubble is one of the largest and most versatile.
Who is the telescope after hubble?
Edwin Hubble
What is the name of the telescope that they use to see galaxies?
the hubble telescope edwin hubble :)
How much does the Hubble telescope weigh?
The Hubble Telescope weighs 24,500 pounds.
What is the device that takes pictures in space?
Hubble telescope The Hubble Space Telescope.
How does hubble space telescope gets it power to operate?
It uses solar panels.
