First servicing mission for Hubble

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:STS-82
gptkbp:crew gptkb:Thomas_D._Jones
gptkb:Jeffrey_A._Hoffman
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:Charles_D._Gemar
gptkb:Richard_O._Covey
gptkb:Kathryn_D._Sullivan
gptkb:John_M._Lounge
gptkb:Story_Musgrave
gptkbp:duration 11 days
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label First servicing mission for Hubble
gptkbp:impact enhanced scientific capabilities
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:Advanced_Camera_for_Surveys
gptkb:Space_Telescope_Imaging_Spectrograph
gptkb:Corrective_Optics_Space_Telescope_Axial_Replacement
gptkb:Wide_Field_and_Planetary_Camera_2
gptkbp:landing_site December 13, 1993
gptkbp:launch_date December 2, 1993
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Endeavour
gptkbp:mission gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:STS-61
servicing
Subsequent servicing missions
gptkbp:notable_event significant public interest
inspired future space exploration missions
increased collaboration in space science
set precedent for future missions
demonstrated feasibility of satellite servicing
first time astronauts repaired a satellite
first use of a robotic arm for telescope servicing
improved public perception of space missions
increased funding for NASA missions
successful deployment of new instruments
gptkbp:objective install new instruments
replace gyroscopes
gptkbp:outcome improved telescope performance
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
gptkbp:significance first major repair mission for a space telescope