Corrective Optics Space Telescope Axial Replacement (COSTAR)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:advances space telescope technology
gptkbp:built gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:collaboration multiple NASA centers
gptkbp:consists_of gptkb:corrective_optics
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:2009
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:HST_Servicing_Mission_1
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
gptkbp:designed_for gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:dimensions 1.5 m x 1.5 m x 1.5 m
gptkbp:enables high-resolution imaging
gptkbp:enhances HST's imaging capabilities
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Corrective Optics Space Telescope Axial Replacement (COSTAR)
gptkbp:included two instruments
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of HST's early science operations
gptkbp:is_critical_for HST's scientific success
gptkbp:is_designed_to replace HST's primary mirror
gptkbp:is_significant_for HST's legacy
gptkbp:is_studied_for stellar formation
gptkbp:is_used_to observe distant galaxies
gptkbp:launched December 1993
gptkbp:launched_in gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Endeavour
gptkbp:notable_project gptkb:NASA's_Space_Science_Division
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:2009
ultraviolet spectrum
Wide Field Camera 3 was installed
gptkbp:part_of improve HST's capabilities
gptkbp:provided improved image quality
gptkbp:purpose correct optical aberrations
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Servicing_Mission_3_B
gptkb:Wide_Field_and_Planetary_Camera_2
gptkb:Faint_Object_Camera
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:was_a_key_instrument_for HST's early observations
gptkbp:was_a_pioneering_instrument_in space-based astronomy.
gptkbp:was_a_response_to spherical aberration in HST
gptkbp:was_a_temporary_solution_for HST's optical issues
gptkbp:was_critical_for_the_observation_of cosmic phenomena
gptkbp:was_designed_to_correct HST's optical errors
gptkbp:was_involved_in numerous astronomical discoveries
gptkbp:was_involved_in_the_study_of exoplanets
gptkbp:was_launched_as_part_of STS-61 mission
gptkbp:was_part_of HST Servicing Missions
HST servicing program
gptkbp:was_used_in_conjunction_with other HST instruments
gptkbp:weight 1,200 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:STS-82
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5