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Hubble, heal thyself

NASA scientists are cleared to remotely switch equipment on Hubble in the hopes of restoring the orbiting observatory’s function

By Laura Sanders

- More than 2 years ago

After more than two long weeks of being silent, the Hubble Space Telescope may be up and running as early as October 16, NASA scientists announced in a teleconference October 14.

THE HUBBLE For more than two weeks, a malfunction has rendered the Hubble Space Telescope silent.