Corrective Optics Space Telescope Axial Replacement

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:advances telescope technology
gptkbp:allows high-resolution imaging
deep space observations
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:NASA_and_ESA
NASA and contractors
gptkbp:collaborative_projects gptkb:international_partners
gptkbp:completed gptkb:1993
gptkbp:consists_of gptkb:corrective_optics
gptkbp:contributed_to understanding of the universe
gptkbp:designed_for gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:enables gptkb:scientific_experiments
gptkbp:enhances Hubble's imaging performance
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:STS-61
gptkbp:founded_in optical engineering
astronomy technology.
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on gptkb:Hubble's_first_servicing_mission
NASA's servicing missions.
gptkbp:historical_achievement gptkb:space_exploration
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Corrective Optics Space Telescope Axial Replacement
gptkbp:improves gptkb:scientific_research
image quality
Hubble's imaging capabilities
gptkbp:included two instruments
gptkbp:includes new instruments
gptkbp:innovation gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:installed_during STS-61 mission
gptkbp:involved gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of Hubble's legacy
Hubble's upgrades
Hubble's early operations
gptkbp:is_critical_for gptkb:Hubble's_early_scientific_operations
Hubble's longevity
Hubble's scientific success
gptkbp:is_designed_to fix optical issues
fix spherical aberration
modular and replaceable
gptkbp:is_enhanced_by data collection
scientific capabilities
gptkbp:is_essential_for Hubble's mission success
Hubble's scientific output
gptkbp:is_implemented_in gptkb:the_Hubble_Space_Telescope
gptkb:astronaut
astronauts during a spacewalk
gptkbp:is_recognized_by its engineering success
gptkbp:is_used_to enhance image quality
gptkbp:landmark space science
gptkbp:launched March 1993
December 2, 1993
gptkbp:launched_in gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Endeavour
gptkbp:notable_achievement space engineering
space optics technology
gptkbp:notable_project gptkb:NASA's_space_program
gptkbp:operational_period 1993 to 2009
gptkbp:operational_since gptkb:2009
gptkbp:provided corrective optics for Hubble
gptkbp:purpose correct optical aberrations
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Space_Telescope_Imaging_Spectrograph
gptkb:Wide_Field_Camera_3
faulty components
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:Wide_Field_Camera_3
gptkbp:used_in Hubble Space Telescope servicing missions
servicing mission 1
gptkbp:was_a_critical_upgrade_for gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of human spaceflight capabilities
gptkbp:was_a_factor_in Hubble's discoveries
Hubble's operational capabilities
Hubble's long-term success
gptkbp:was_a_key_technology_for space telescopes
gptkbp:was_a_major_success_for NASA's engineering team
gptkbp:was_a_major_upgrade_for Hubble's optical system
gptkbp:was_a_necessary_intervention_for Hubble's optical performance
gptkbp:was_a_response_to gptkb:spherical_aberration
initial design flaws
scientific community's needs
Hubble's initial optical problems
gptkbp:was_a_significant_upgrade_for gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
gptkbp:was_a_temporary_solution_for Hubble's optical issues
gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for Hubble's functionality
gptkbp:was_a_vital_component_of Hubble's scientific instruments
gptkbp:was_critical_for_achieving scientific goals of Hubble
gptkbp:was_designed_to_correct gptkb:Hubble's_spherical_aberration
gptkbp:was_designed_to_fit Hubble's optical system
gptkbp:was_designed_to_work_with Hubble's existing instruments
gptkbp:was_developed_in_response_to Hubble's optical issues
gptkbp:was_developed_to_address Hubble's spherical aberration issue
gptkbp:was_followed_by subsequent servicing missions
gptkbp:was_installed_to_enhance Hubble's observational capabilities
gptkbp:was_launched_as_part_of STS-61 mission
gptkbp:was_part_of gptkb:Hubble_servicing_missions
gptkb:NASA's_Space_Shuttle_program
Hubble Space Telescope program
Hubble's history
gptkbp:was_part_of_the_first_servicing_mission_for gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
gptkbp:was_part_of_the_solution_for Hubble's initial launch problems
gptkbp:was_removed_during gptkb:Servicing_Mission_4
gptkbp:was_removed_to_make_way_for new instruments
gptkbp:weight 1,200 kilograms
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:STS-61
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5