Overview

• Hubble transitioned to using a single gyroscope due to ongoing issues with its other gyros.
• The new mode aims to extend the telescope's operational life while maintaining most of its scientific capabilities.
• The first image captured in this mode is of NGC 1546, a spiral galaxy 52.5 million light-years away.
• NASA engineers continue to troubleshoot the malfunctioning gyroscope, hoping to bring it back online.
• Hubble has exceeded its expected lifespan, providing valuable astronomical data for 34 years.