NASA could not fix the Kepler space telescope

NASA specialists did not succeed in troubleshooting the Kepler space telescope, which had previously lost two of the four gyroscopes and lost its ability to fully orientate in space. Now experts are thinking about how to use the telescope in the future.

A year ago, one of the Kepler gyroscopes, which are responsible for the orientation of the device in space, had serious problems. Then there were problems in the second gyroscope, after which the telescope automatically switched to a safe mode of operation. In total, the device has four such flywheels. The normal operation of three of them could ensure the functioning of the entire spacecraft.

Tests carried out in early August showed that a gyroscope damaged in 2012 could not provide accurate orientation. Attempts to bring it into working condition were not crowned with success, and on the eve of NASA announced the termination of attempts to restore the full operation of the space telescope, ITAR-TASS reported.

The cost of the device, named after astronomer Johann Kepler, exceeds $ 600 million. The telescope was the first NASA astronomical device capable of detecting Earth-sized planets inside or near the habitats of its stars.

Since its launch in 2009, the Kepler satellite has discovered more than 3 thousands of exoplanets, and also confirmed the existence of more 866 planets around other stars. In addition, according to experts from the space department, it was possible to detect more than 2500 planets where life can exist. Now NASA engineers are developing the necessary modifications to continue the mission of the telescope.

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[experienced]

which previously lost two of the four gyroscopes and lost the ability to fully orientate in space

NASA experts think why 2 gyroscopes failed, and at this time a meeting is being held at the FSB why only two gyroscopes were destroyed, and two are working

[xetai9977]

It’s a pity. It greatly contributed to the knowledge of the Universe. There would be more such devices instead of machines for destroying people.

[experienced]

Quote: xetai9977

It’s a pity. It greatly contributed to the knowledge of the Universe. There would be more such devices instead of machines for destroying people.

Rauf, welcome Such devices usually have a dual-use status, I would not be surprised that he not only searches for planets, but also looks closely at the Earth's surface, examining "interesting" territories.

[MG42]

Quote: seasoned

Such devices usually have a dual-use status, I would not be surprised that he not only searches for planets, but also looks closely at the Earth's surface, examining "interesting" territories.

Is there evidence? There, after all, scientists take pictures on Earth on Earth in no way involved in a spy program .. And that there are few satellites - spies in orbit, so that the telescope can still be used?

[experienced]

Quote: MG42

Is there evidence?

No, just a guess

Quote: MG42

There, after all, scientists receive images on Earth in no way involved in a spyware program ..

Well, this is easy to arrange at this time, if you let the information through the "filter", then what should be done by one, and the rest by another.

[MG42]

Alexei, yes, there is no time for this device to deal with such nonsense, since there is so much unknown in the Universe, and the Earth is just a grain of sand, and there are very few such devices
For example, access to the Hubble telescope >>

Any person or organization can apply for a telescope; there are no restrictions on national or academic affiliation. Competition for the time of observation is very high, usually the total requested time is 6-9 times higher than actually available. A call for proposals for monitoring is announced approximately once a year.

[novobranets]

To satisfy curiosity, there are more than enough spy satellites, special ones. And Kepler, I'm afraid, is simply not able to "see" objects at such a close distance. His specialization is not the same. And it's a pity that he stopped working. There were very interesting pictures.

[leon-iv]

I don’t smack nonsense to her. He can’t look behind the ground because it is narrowly focused and the optical characteristics are not

[xetai9977]

And you do not get sick, Alex! Yes, I know that there are special devices. But I would like that they were engaged in more peaceful duties. If you think about how insignificant different political squabbles look, in comparison, for example, with the threat of an asteroid falling. This misfortune, frankly, will not divide people into nationalities .

[MG42]

Quote: xetai9977

Yes, I know that there are special devices

What specific telescopes do espionage?

[novobranets]

The list of spy stations may not fit on the page.

[MG42]

Do you catch the difference between a spy satellite and an orbiting telescope? which list? You can simply insert the link in the comment.

[novobranets]

I just reply to MG42 comment, and I catch the difference.

[MG42]

Quote: novobranets

Just answering MG42 comment

So where is the list of spying orbiting telescopes or whatever kind of "dual-use" that won't fit on a page?
I did not ask for a list of spy satellites.
Keller, Hubble, James Webb, who haven't launched yet ... continue .. >>

[experienced]

Quote: MG42

So where is the list of spying orbiting telescopes or whatever kind of "dual-use" that won't fit on a page?

Sergey, it's good to "drive the snowstorm" It's my fault, brought up in such conditions when the whole country worked for the defense industry, and there is nothing to say about space. Well crap, with whom does not happen? They corrected me. I realized what’s to inflate from an elephant’s fly?

[MG42]

Quote: seasoned

Sergey, it's good to "drive a blizzard" It's my fault

I respect people who know how to admit their mistakes.
Yesterday I argued with one for half a day, >> to no avail, and cited links >> it did not help, when the minister quoted the minister, he calmed down ..

[novobranets]

I apologize inattentively read it. I was just thinking about spies.

[poquello]

Quote: MG42

Do you catch the difference between a spy satellite and an orbiting telescope? which list? You can simply insert the link in the comment.

"Currently, the US military has 7 Hubble-class telescopes that are used as spy satellites. The NRO gift came as a pleasant surprise for NASA, although there are a number of questions about the use of these telescopes. First of all, they are on Earth, that is they still need to be put into orbit, naturally at the expense of NASA, in the budget of which the corresponding funds are not planned.In addition, military telescopes do not have the corresponding scientific "stuffing": cameras, spectrographs, etc., as well as software and control personnel. In fact, this is just equipment that can be prepared for launch no earlier than 2020. "
http://www.rnd.cnews.ru/news/line/index_science.shtml?2012/06/07/492180

[MG42]

Quote: poquello

“The US military currently has 7 Hubble-class telescopes that are used as spy satellites.

Currently telescopes NRO-1 and NRO-2 are disassembled at one of the NRO management warehouses. Both telescopes have a main mirror, about 2.5 meters in diameter, the same as the Hubble telescope. But unlike the latter, NRO telescopes have a secondary mirror, which approximately 100 times increases their resolution.

Unfortunately, both telescopes, NRO-1 and NRO-2, are disassembled and some parts of these telescopes, such as solar panels, control system components, and some other important details, are no longer in stock. But the most important part, the most complex and expensive - the optical system, is in a fully equipped state. And only this will allow NASA to save several hundred million dollars in the future. But, in addition to this, new telescopes, in the case of their further scientific use, will need additional cameras, spectrometers, navigation instruments and other scientific instruments, the creation of which will result in considerable penny.

Naturally, much needs to happen and be done before new telescopes find themselves in space, if ever. Indeed, at present, NASA has no program, finances or personnel that could be allocated for the "development" of new telescopes. And according to NASA forecasts, these telescopes can be launched into space no earlier than 2020 at best.

Where else 5 from the warehouse spy on too?

[poquello]

Quote: MG42

Quote: poquello

“The US military currently has 7 Hubble-class telescopes that are used as spy satellites.

Indeed, at present, NASA has no program, finances or personnel that could be allocated for the "development" of new telescopes. And according to NASA forecasts, these telescopes can be launched into space no earlier than 2020 at best.

Where else 5 from the warehouse spy on too?

You do not confuse horseradish with radish please.

US National Intelligence Agency (NRO) gave NASA two space telescopes "

[MG42]

Quote: poquello

You do not confuse horseradish with radish please.

I do not like rudeness comrade pokuello ..

Quote: poquello

US National Intelligence Agency (NRO) Donated Two Space Telescopes to NASA

Yes, I read it, where are the others? At work or in stock? Where does this news source come from?

[poquello]

Quote: MG42

Quote: poquello

You do not confuse horseradish with radish please.

I do not like rudeness comrade pokuello ..

Quote: poquello

US National Intelligence Agency (NRO) Donated Two Space Telescopes to NASA

Yes, I read it, where are the others? At work or in stock? Where does this news source come from?

What rudeness? Horseradish is NASA, radish is NRO.
First post link - reprint from a Washington post.

"So what are these telescopes and how many are there? It's called the NRO KH-11 KENNAN, also known by the codenames 1010 and Crystal [2] and commonly referred to as 'Key Hole' [1] - a type of reconnaissance satellites that were launched by the US National Space Intelligence Agency from 1976 to 1990. And they were launched

Name
Launch Date
NSSDC ID
Dr. title
Departure Date
KH11-1 December 19, 1976 1976-125A OPS-5705 January 28, 1979
KH11-2 June 14, 1978 1978-060A OPS4515 August 23, 1981
KH11-3 February 7, 1980 1980-010A OPS-2581 October 30, 1982
KH11-4 September 3, 1981 1981-085A OPS-3984 November 23, 1984
KH11-5 November 17, 1982 1982-111A OPS-9627 August 13, 1985
KH11-6 December 4, 1984 1984-122A USA-6 October 20, 1994?
KH11-7 August 28, 1985 - USA did not enter orbit
KH11-8 October 26, 1987 1987-090A USA-27 June 1992?
KH11-9 November 6, 1988 1988-099A USA-33 May 1996
KH11-10 March 1, 1990 1990-019B USA-53
Let me remind you that in 1968, NASA approved the plan for the construction of a telescope with a mirror with a diameter of 3 m, Hubble with a mirror with a diameter of 2,4 m was launched in 1990. All this time the military launched and used similar telescopes. Then came the KH-12 Advanced Crystal with plenty of fuel for in-orbit maneuvers

KH-12/1 was launched on November 28, 1992 by a Titan-4 from Vandenberg.

KH-12/2 was launched on 05 December 1995 by a Titan-4 from Vandenberg.

KH-12/3 was launched on 20 December 1996 by a Titan-4 from Vandenberg. "

[MG42]

The hubble does not have a secondary movable mirror to view the Earth, kn-11 is already in the past there are 1 KH11-10 in age as a hubble, which will soon work out its resource in 2014, kn-12 3 pcs. Where are seven?

[poquello]

Quote: MG42

The hubble does not have a secondary movable mirror to view the Earth, kn-11 is already in the past there are 1 KH11-10 in age as a hubble, which will soon work out its resource in 2014, kn-12 3 pcs. Where are seven?

) BABAMA said Oborn does not inject.

[MG42]

Quote: poquello

Quote: MG42

The hubble does not have a secondary movable mirror to view the Earth, kn-11 is already in the past there are 1 KH11-10 in age as a hubble, which will soon work out its resource in 2014, kn-12 3 pcs. Where are seven?

) BABAMA said Oborn does not inject.

Well, if BABAMA himself said then plus to you.

[Che]

Quote: xetai9977

It’s a pity. It greatly contributed to the knowledge of the Universe. There would be more such devices instead of machines for destroying people.

I feel sorry for the scientists. You learn so much new about the Universe. That's what you need to do together, not cut Bosko.

[poquello]

The space flies were telescoping.

[MG42]

Comrade sneaky and not pronouncing your name I hope you understand the difference in that a peaceful telescope cannot spy for technical reasons, the military is different, find where else 5 secret telescopes are, most interesting .. if you didn’t slip a duck ..

[poquello]

Quote: MG42

Comrade sneaky and not pronouncing your name I hope you understand the difference in that a peaceful telescope cannot spy for technical reasons, the military is different, find where else 5 secret telescopes are, most interesting .. if you didn’t slip a duck ..

You have counted four, this is up to and including the 1996 launch. 2005-2012 try watching "Union of Concerned Scientists"

[MG42]

Quote: poquello

try looking at Union of Concerned Scientists

See for yourself, if you understand English, I fall asleep >>

The history of the Union of Concerned Scientists.

[poquello]

http://www.ucsusa.org/assets/documents/nwgs/UCS_Satellite_Database_6-1-13.xls

[Joker]

Strange, they made it themselves, but they can't fix it. All the same, a useful thing for the whole world.

[experienced]

Quote: Joker

Strange, they made it themselves, but they can't fix it. All the same, a useful thing for the whole world.

Oleg, he is in orbit. And Bruce Willis is already old to fly to save America's wealth

[Joker]

Aaa, ATP, I understood everything, the photo just confused.

[il grand casino]

Quote: seasoned

Quote: Joker
Strange, they made it themselves, but they can't fix it. All the same, a useful thing for the whole world.

Oleg, he is in orbit. And Bruce Willis is already old to fly to save America’s heritage wassat

He won’t even move for the sake of such a trifle ... if only the super-duper thermonuclear plasma reactor was rearmed on this telescope and it could fall to the ground ... then then

[HAM]

AND THERE ARE OURS IN OUR HANDS AND WITH A SHOWER, WELL AND WITH ANY MOTHER, NATURALLY.

[MG42]

Russian cosmonaut comes to the aid of the Americans >>

[Geisenberg]

Quote: seasoned

Quote: Joker

Strange, they made it themselves, but they can't fix it. All the same, a useful thing for the whole world.

Oleg, he is in orbit. And Bruce Willis is already old to fly to save America's wealth

Yes, Bruce would have mastered ... It is not clear only now ... they already have experience in repairing the telescope and suddenly they can’t do anything! In my opinion they just want to write it off as an expense.

[novobranets]

Quote: Geisenberg

Yes, Bruce would have mastered.

The first day. A huge meteorite flies to the Earth. A group of daredevils sent to him to establish a nuclear charge. Second day. A huge meteorite with a nuclear charge flies to Earth.

[Airman]

Quote: seasoned

Quote: Joker

Strange, they made it themselves, but they can't fix it. All the same, a useful thing for the whole world.

Oleg, he is in orbit. And Bruce Willis is already old to fly to save America's wealth

It was necessary to put 6 gyroscopes, with a double margin, and then they saved. A gyroscope is cheaper.

[nemec55]

This is a conspiracy of gumnonoid.

[MG42]

In fact, the news does not please cosmic progress should be and all humanity should be moved forward, no matter how pathetic it sounds ..

[leon-iv]

But in vain you laugh. Such projects are international and almost everyone has access to their results. And in space EVERYTHING is sharing information.

[HAM]

Well, you turned it down, when it was for the Americans to share EVERYTHING!

[leon-iv]

telemetry is recorded worldwide. Including us. And also our astronomers rent this telescope. I will surprise you, but even in the midst of the Cold War, NATO scientists were in Dubna, and our physicists quietly hung out at their nuclear centers.

[Panikovsky]

Leon is right, breaking Kepler is not a reason for gloating. all the more so as staffers, oddly enough, are ahead of the rest in the construction of telescopes.

[novobranets]

Quote: Panikovsky

Kepler’s breakdown is not a reason for gloating

This is damage to world science.

[novobranets]

I do not think our scientists are worse. But the USA has more money.

[Che]

Until the USSR was derailed, we stepped on the heels of amers in the study of the Universe. And now the main thing is not to degrade and catch up.

[Stiletto]

Let it be better to assemble a replacement for Kepler than hypersonic horror stories for the whole civilized and not so much of the world. There will be more sense and benefit.

[individual]

This is "Rise of the Machines" - a robot exercise at NASA.

[Vtel]

NASA specialists were unable to fix the problems with the Kepler space telescope, which had previously lost two of the four gyroscopes and lost the ability to fully orient in space.

That’s what the West has come to, they themselves are blue, now even the ingenious super-technology has lost its orientation. But they were warned not to indulge with entim.

[Kamchatka]

$ 600 million? In one year?
Fed will print!

[Dwarfik]

has broken? it happens! Not fixed? It happens ....

[Anphy]

Here, disgusting! The Chinese bearings were probably supplied and here is the result.

[gura]

From Minsk. This paranoia about "who" - "whom" got so much ?! All these Putin, Yanukovych, Lukashenka got to the liver! They went to a well-known address! I watch BBC movies online about space, nature, oceans. Complete flight! The soul is resting. I advise everyone.

[Tan4ik]

Here are the scientists with them. Will make a tricky product, and then they can’t fix it