Hubble’s Servicing Mission 3B

The video details the servicing missions of the Hubble Space Telescope, focusing on Mission 3B. It highlights the challenges faced, such as a space suit failure, and the successful upgrades made, including new solar arrays, a power control unit, and the installation of an advanced camera. The mission also revived the NICMOS instrument, enhancing Hubble's capabilities. These efforts ensure Hubble remains at the forefront of astronomical research, capable of unexpected discoveries.

What was the primary reason for the urgency in reaching the Hubble Space Telescope during the servicing missions?

• To fix a communication error

• To upgrade the solar panels

• To install a new camera

• To replace the failing gyroscopes

How have servicing missions contributed to the longevity of the Hubble Space Telescope?

• By decreasing its size

• By reducing its operational costs

• By allowing periodic upgrades and refurbishments

• By changing its orbit

What was one of the major upgrades planned during Servicing Mission 3B?

• Installation of a new gyroscope

• Replacement of the power control unit

• Addition of a new communication system

• Reduction of the telescope's weight

What unexpected issue did astronaut John Grunsfeld face during the mission?

• A communication failure

• A spacesuit coolant leak

• A power outage

• A navigation error

What was the purpose of installing the Advanced Camera for Surveys during the mission?

• To reduce the telescope's weight

• To enhance the telescope's communication capabilities

• To improve the telescope's power efficiency

• To capture wider and higher resolution images of the universe

How was the NICMOS instrument brought back to life during Servicing Mission 3B?

• By cleaning its lenses

• By installing a cryocooler for its infrared detectors

• By replacing its power source

• By upgrading its software

What does the success of Servicing Mission 3B demonstrate about NASA's capabilities?

• Their ability to reduce mission costs

• Their expertise in launching new telescopes

• Their skill in handling unexpected challenges

• Their focus on reducing mission duration