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Two failed instruments, the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS) and the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS), were brought back to life by the first ever on-orbit repairs. With these efforts, Hubble has been brought to the apex of its scientific capabilities. To prolong Hubble's life, new batteries, new gyroscopes, a new science computer, a refurbished fine guidance sensor and new insulation on three electronics bays were also installed over the 12-day mission with five spacewalks. || ", "hits": 115 }, { "id": 12409, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/12409/", "result_type": "Produced Video", "release_date": "2016-11-02T00:00:00-04:00", "title": "Webb Telescope Milestone: Completion of Telescope Element", "description": "Finished video of Webb Telescope Telescope Element construction at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.Complete transcript available. || Webb_Telescope_How_Did_We_Get_Here_Milestone-h264.00811_print.jpg (1024x576) [60.4 KB] || Webb_Telescope_How_Did_We_Get_Here_Milestone-h264.00811_ipad_poster_frame.jpg (1024x576) [60.4 KB] || Webb_Telescope_How_Did_We_Get_Here_Milestone-h264.00811_searchweb.png (180x320) [50.6 KB] || Webb_Telescope_How_Did_We_Get_Here_Milestone-h264.00811_web.png (320x180) [50.6 KB] || Webb_Telescope_How_Did_We_Get_Here_Milestone-h264.00811_thm.png (80x40) [3.8 KB] || Webb_Telescope_How_Did_We_Get_Here_Milestone-h264.webm (1920x1080) [36.6 MB] || Webb_Telescope_How_Did_We_Get_Here_Milestone-h264.mp4 (1920x1080) [343.0 MB] || 12409-Webb_Telescope_Milestone-Completion_of_Telescope_Element_SRT.en_US.srt [4.6 KB] || 12409-Webb_Telescope_Milestone-Completion_of_Telescope_Element_SRT.en_US.vtt [4.6 KB] || Webb_Telescope_How_Did_We_Get_Here_Milestone-ProRes-Master.mov (1920x1080) [4.0 GB] || ", "hits": 53 }, { "id": 11402, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/11402/", "result_type": "Produced Video", "release_date": "2014-04-09T14:00:00-04:00", "title": "Webb Telescope's NIRSpec Instrument Arrives at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center - Video Snap Shot", "description": "The Webb Telescope's Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec) instrument arrives at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center on September 20, 2013. NIRSpec is a near infrared multi-object dispersive spectrograph capable of simultaneously observing more than 100 sources over a field-of-view (FOV) larger than 3' x 3'. The NIRSpec will be the first spectrograph in space that has this capability. Targets in the Field of View are normally selected by opening groups of shutters in a micro-shutter array (MSA) to form multiple apertures.NIRSpec will address all of the four main JWST science themes, and much more. It will enable large spectroscopic surveys of faint galaxies at high redshift, obtain sensitive spectra of transiting exoplanets and image line emission from protoplanetary disks and protostars. NIRSpec is being built for the European Space Agency (ESA) by the Airbus Group. || ", "hits": 22 }, { "id": 11220, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/11220/", "result_type": "Produced Video", "release_date": "2013-03-11T00:00:00-04:00", "title": "FGS/NIRISS Installation into the ISIM Structure", "description": "Time Lapse of FGS/NIRISS Installation into the ISIM Structure on February 28, 2013 in the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center clean room.NASA and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) engineers install the Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS) / Near-InfraRed Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (NIRISS) instrument package onto the Webb Telescope's Integrated Science Instrument Module (ISIM). The FGS/NIRISS was built by the Canadian Space Agency and delivered to NASA Goddard in July of 2012. The Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS) allows Webb to point precisely, so that it can obtain high-quality images. The Near Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph part of the FGS/NIRISS will be used to investigate the following science objectives: first light detection, exoplanet detection and characterization, and exoplanet transit spectroscopy. It has a wavelength range of 0.8 to 5.0 microns, and is a specialized instrument with three main modes, each of which addresses a separate wavelength range. || ", "hits": 16 }, { "id": 10360, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/10360/", "result_type": "Produced Video", "release_date": "2009-01-15T00:00:00-05:00", "title": "Mars Methane Spectroscopy", "description": "Conceptual animation demonstrating the process of spectroscopy. The first animation demonstrates the general concept of visible-light spectroscopy by which white light is separated into its component wavelengths (colors) using a prism. The second animation demonstrates how this idea is applied to the discovery of methane in Mars' atmosphere. 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In addition, the spectroscope will significantly enhance the spectroscopic capabilities of the telescope at ultraviolet wavelengths, provide scientists with unparalleled opportunities for observing faint sources of ultraviolet and cosmic web light that will absorb new cosmic information and help the telescope investigate the collected data until the end of its mission, currently 2013.For complete transcript, click here. || G08-013HD-COS-fulres_HD_FinalCut_A-V2_101427_print.jpg (1024x576) [122.4 KB] || G08-013HD-COS-fulres_HD_FinalCut_A-V2_1_web.png (320x180) [261.6 KB] || G08-013HD-COS-fulres_HD_FinalCut_A-V2_1_thm.png (80x40) [17.9 KB] || G08-013HD-COS-fulres_AppleTV.webmhd.webm (960x540) [63.9 MB] || G08-013HD-COS-720p30.mp4 (1280x720) [282.4 MB] || G08-013HD-COS-fulres_YouTube.mov (1280x720) [75.8 MB] || G08-013HD-COS-fulres_AppleTV.m4v (960x540) [157.9 MB] || G08-013HD-COS-fulres_HD_FinalCut_A-V2_1.mpg (640x360) [67.8 MB] || G08-013HD-COS-iPod-lg.m4v (640x355) [50.1 MB] || G2008-013HD-COS_full_res.wmv (346x260) [32.0 MB] || ", "hits": 22 }, { "id": 10223, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/10223/", "result_type": "Produced Video", "release_date": "2008-05-20T00:00:00-04:00", "title": "Cosmic Origins Spectrograph: Large Scale Structure of the Universe", "description": "The Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS) instrument will be placed in the Hubble Space Telescope during Service Mission 4. It's primary science objectives are the study of the origins of large scale structure in the Universe, the formation and evolution of galaxies, the origin of stellar and planetary systems, and the cold interstellar medium. This animation zooms out from our Milky Way galaxy to show the cosmic web, or large scale structure of the Universe. || ", "hits": 68 }, { "id": 10224, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/10224/", "result_type": "Produced Video", "release_date": "2008-05-20T00:00:00-04:00", "title": "HST Advance Camera For Surveys Repair Scenario", "description": "Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) was responsible for many of Hubble's most impressive images of deep space. In January 2007, ACS experienced an electrical short that put two of its three cameras out of commission. ACS contains a trio of cameras: the wide field camera, the high-resolution camera, and the solar blind camera. Each performed a specific function.This animation depicts the procedure planned to repair ACS. Astronauts will remove 4 circuit boards from inside the instrument, install a redesigned pack containing new circuit boards and then re-route the power going to the instrument. || ", "hits": 13 }, { "id": 10225, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/10225/", "result_type": "Produced Video", "release_date": "2008-05-20T00:00:00-04:00", "title": "HST Advance Camera For Surveys Power Flow", "description": "Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) was responsible for many of Hubble's most impressive images of deep space. In January 2007, ACS experienced an electrical short that put two of its three cameras out of commission. ACS contains a trio of cameras: the wide field camera, the high-resolution camera, and the solar blind camera. Each performed a specific function.This animation depicts the power flow before and after the SM4 crew services the instrument on orbit. || ", "hits": 17 }, { "id": 10226, "url": "https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/10226/", "result_type": "Produced Video", "release_date": "2008-05-20T00:00:00-04:00", "title": "HST SM4 Orbital Replacement Unit Carrier - ORUC", "description": "An animation of a rotating Orbital Replacement Unit Carrier as prepped for the Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 4. This carrier will be placed in space shuttle Atlantis's cargo bay. || ", "hits": 23 } ] }