Final servicing mission for Hubble
GPTKB entity
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
space mission
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| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:Michael_Good
gptkb:Andrew_Feustel gptkb:Michael_Massimino gptkb:John_Grunsfeld gptkb:Kathy_Thornton gptkb:Scott_Altman |
| gptkbp:crewSize |
6
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| gptkbp:finaleDate |
May 24, 2009
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Final servicing mission for Hubble
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| gptkbp:launchDate |
May 11, 2009
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| gptkbp:launchSite |
gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
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| gptkbp:launchVehicle |
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Atlantis
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| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
servicing mission |
| gptkbp:missions |
completed
11 days |
| gptkbp:missionsConducted |
gptkb:STS-125
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
installation of new instruments
installing the Wide Field Camera 3 replacing gyroscopes upgrading batteries installing_the_Cosmic_Origins_Spectrograph repairing_the_Space_Telescope_Imaging_Spectrograph |
| gptkbp:operatedBy |
NASA
|
| gptkbp:primaryMission |
upgrade instruments
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| gptkbp:researchInterest |
improved astronomical observations
advancements in astrophysics contributions to cosmology enhanced data collection new discoveries in astronomy insights into galaxy formation advancements in the study of black holes advancements in the study of supernovae better understanding of exoplanets contributions to the study of dark matter contributions to the study of nebulae enhanced observations of planetary atmospheres enhanced spectroscopic capabilities enhanced understanding of stellar evolution extended mission life improved imaging capabilities improved measurements of cosmic distances improved observations of distant galaxies improved understanding of the solar system insights into the early universe contributions to the study of cosmic microwave background |
| gptkbp:significance |
extended_Hubble's_operational_life
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| gptkbp:successor |
none
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