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Hubble Space Telescope Rate Gyro Assemblies

Hubble has a sophisticated system that controls its position 24 hours a day. It is called the Pointing Control System (PCS). The PCS is composed of gyroscopes, reaction wheels, and fine guidance sensors. CreditsIllustration: NASA, ESA, A. Feild (STScI), and Lockheed Martin

Date
Jan 1, 2005
Mission
Hubble Space Telescope
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hubblesite-images-2005-24-1741-image
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Hubble has a sophisticated system that controls its position 24 hours a day. It is called the Pointing Control System (PCS). The PCS is composed of gyroscopes, reaction wheels, and fine guidance sensors.

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Illustration: NASA, ESA, A. Feild (STScI), and Lockheed Martin

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