is hubble space telescope is working properly?

Answer 1

As others have indicated, it appears to be working, but needs attention.

I read somewhere that NASA may be part of the problem. They're trying to shut down the space shuttle program -- the shuttle vehicles are old and expensive to maintain -- and get started on something else.

But before shutting down the shuttle, they want to complete the International Space Station, and that will require x number of shuttle missions. To get that done, NASA wants to scrap a mission to service Hubble. They point out that Hubble's service life has already been extended once, and that it will soon exceed its latest service life expectancy. So they want to junk it.

The astronomical community, no surprise, doesn't like this attitude. They point out that the Hubble program has been enormously successful, at a relatively modest cost. One more maintenance mission to the telescope can extend its life again.

So it has to do with priorities, and, ultimately, politics. My guess is that this will be decided in Congress, where the purse strings are held. The decision may be affected by the upcoming congressional elections, and the extent to which the Bush administration shapes NASA politics during the next couple of years.

Answer 2

It was last week, but last week, Pluto was a planet, so, I can't be sure of anything anymore... :)

The Nasa public info site says its last report ("Wispy Dust and Gas Paint Portrait of Starbirth") was from Aug. 23

"On 25 June 2006 the main camera (the ACS) stopped working. The third-generation instrument had been installed by Columbia space shuttle crew in 2002. It was built with a redundant set of electronics, which was brought into use on 30 June, and science operations resumed on 4 July. [18][19]"

That's from Wiki. check the main site also for more updated info.

Answer 3

Hello !
My most recent info,(a few days ago,) indicated that Hubble is for the most part operating correctly. It is however in need of repair. It needs new gyroscopes, (they stabilize the satellite in orbit, aiming and so on.) The batteries that are charged by solar panels, are badly deteriated, and need replacing. These batteries supply operating energy for all of the systems on board. According to The Planetary Society, and Discover Magazine, Hubble is working, but needs attention. Butch.

Answer 4

the problem of the HST is that it sends not good pictures a lengthy time period in the past.i imagine its 1992.It changed into fastened by using the Astronauts.The HST acomplishments are the following: *Its sends good image about different Galaxies. *Hubble Deep field *Hubble extremely Deep field *The historic previous of the Universe.

Answer 5

It is, yes.