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June 1st 2009 10:57
Astronauts on the Space Shuttle Atlantis have been carrying out repairs via space walks to the Hubble Space Telescope. The most recent walk on May 15th was to supply some new, badly needed gyroscopes and batteries. Replacing Hubble's gyroscopes is the top priority for this final repair mission to the 19-year-old observatory. The gyroscopes are part of the telescope pointing system, and half of the old ones are broken. On the 14th, another two-man team installed a powerful new camera and a computer data unit, after struggling with a stubborn bolt. In all, five spacewalks are planned so that the observatory -- beloved by astronomers and many others for its breathtaking views of the universe -- is at its apex while living out its remaining years. These images and information sourced from the Sacramento Bee here.
Astronauts John Grunsfeld, left, and Andew Feustel working on the Hubble Space Telescope during the first of five STS-125 spacewalks on Thursday, May 14.
Astronaut John Grunsfeld performs a spacewalk to work on the Hubble Space Telescope on Thursday, May 14.
Astronaut Andrew Feustel, mission specialist, performs work on the Hubble Space Telescope as the first of five STS-125 spacewalks kicks off a week's work on the orbiting observatory. Feustel, teamed with astronaut John Grunsfeld, arm is visible at bottom frame, will join the veteran spacewalker on two of the remaining four sessions of extravehicular activity later in the mission.
Astronaut Andrew Feustel, mission specialist, performs work on the Hubble Space Telescope as the first of five STS-125 spacewalks kicks off a week's work on the orbiting observatory. The shuttle is perched on the end of the Canadian-built remote manipulator system. Feustel, teamed with astronaut John Grunsfeld, not pictured, will join the veteran spacewalker on two of the remaining four sessions of extravehicular activity later in the mission.
The Hubble Space Telescope as seen from the Space Shuttle Atlantis as the two spacecraft approached each other in Earth's orbit Wednesday, May 13.
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