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MHS
2002-Apr-07, 04:21 PM
I was wondering what keeps HST in it's orbit. I can't imagine that it can store enough fuel to maintain it's hight for several years. But on the other hand I think that that's the only possibility. Please let me know.
Karl
2002-Apr-07, 04:29 PM
On 2002-04-07 12:21, MHS wrote:
I was wondering what keeps HST in it's orbit. I can't imagine that it can store enough fuel to maintain it's hight for several years. But on the other hand I think that that's the only possibility. Please let me know.


It's boosted into a higher orbit with each shuttle servicing mission. That makes up for altitude lost from drag.
MHS
2002-Apr-07, 04:50 PM
That's what I thought in the first place, but I figured that there was much more drag. Thanks.
ToSeek
2002-Apr-07, 05:52 PM
It's interesting that Hubble is one of the very few spacecraft without attitude thrusters. I think it has to do with the potential for messing up the mirror.
Karl
2002-Apr-07, 05:55 PM
On 2002-04-07 13:52, ToSeek wrote:
It's interesting that Hubble is one of the very few spacecraft without attitude thrusters. I think it has to do with the potential for messing up the mirror.


I'm sure it is, how do they unload the reaction wheels?
ToSeek
2002-Apr-07, 06:44 PM
On 2002-04-07 13:55, Karl wrote:
I'm sure it is, how do they unload the reaction wheels?


Magnetic torquers (http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov/gsfc/service/gallery/fact_sheets/spacesci/hst3-01/hubble_space_telescope_systems.htm)
Karl
2002-Apr-07, 07:04 PM
On 2002-04-07 14:44, ToSeek wrote:


On 2002-04-07 13:55, Karl wrote:
I'm sure it is, how do they unload the reaction wheels?


Magnetic torquers (http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov/gsfc/service/gallery/fact_sheets/spacesci/hst3-01/hubble_space_telescope_systems.htm)



Oh yeah, I don't often work on S/C in a field region high enough to use them.

Thanks.
GrapesOfWrath
2002-Apr-08, 07:56 AM
On 2002-04-07 13:55, Karl wrote:
I'm sure it is, how do they unload the reaction wheels?

And, what do they do with the dew shield when they're not using it?
ToSeek
2002-Apr-08, 11:29 AM
On 2002-04-08 03:56, GrapesOfWrath wrote:

And, what do they do with the dew shield when they're not using it?


For that matter, where's the finder scope on that thing?