NASA | Update: Hubble SM4 Flight Day 5

The transcript details the operations and challenges faced during a NASA mission involving the Space Shuttle Atlantis. It covers the successful completion of a spacewalk, the installation of new instruments, and the repair of the advanced camera for surveys. The mission aims to enhance the capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope, with a focus on spectrography and the study of cosmic phenomena. The transcript also highlights the importance of preparation and teamwork in overcoming obstacles during space missions.

What was one of the main challenges faced during the second spacewalk day?

• Installing new solar panels

• Replacing the gyros

• Fixing a communication satellite

• Repairing the space shuttle's engine

What task was planned for the next day after the second spacewalk?

• Replacing the space shuttle's engine

• Installing a new solar panel

• Repairing a communication satellite

• Installing a new spectrograph

What is the primary purpose of the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph?

• To analyze the surface of Mars

• To measure the temperature of stars

• To capture high-resolution images of planets

• To study the cosmic web and intergalactic medium

Why is the Costar being replaced?

• It is outdated and no longer needed

• It was damaged during a previous mission

• It is too large for the current space shuttle

• It consumes too much power

What was a significant achievement of the advanced camera for surveys before it failed?

• Mapping the surface of Mars

• Capturing images of distant galaxies

• Mapping the distribution of dark matter

• Photographing the moon's surface

What was the main issue with the advanced camera for surveys that required repair?

• A communication error

• A software glitch

• A power supply failure

• A broken lens

What was a key challenge in repairing the advanced camera for surveys?

• Training new astronauts

• Creating special tools for space use

• Finding replacement parts on Earth

• Designing new lenses

What was the purpose of the special tools designed for the ACS repair?

• To increase power efficiency

• To assist astronauts in zero gravity

• To improve communication with Earth

• To enhance image quality

What is the significance of the Widefield Camera 3 and ACS working together?

• They are used for navigation in space

• They provide a complete set of capabilities for astronomers

• They are used to monitor Earth's weather

• They help in communication with other satellites

What was the main focus of the third spacewalk of the mission?

• Fixing a communication satellite

• Replacing the space shuttle's engine

• Repairing the advanced camera for surveys

• Installing new solar panels