as well as repaired the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) and the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS), restoring their full functionality.
One notable event from the specified timeframe is the successful launch and deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope's final servicing mission, STS-125, by NASA's Space Shuttle Atlantis on May 11, 2009. The Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990, has revolutionized our understanding of the universe and provided breathtaking images of distant galaxies, nebulae, and other celestial objects.
STS-125 marked the fifth and final servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, aimed at upgrading its scientific instruments, replacing aging components, and extending its operational lifespan. The mission involved five back-to-back spacewalks by astronauts to perform delicate repairs and installations on the telescope.One of the key objectives of STS-125 was to install the Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3), a new imaging instrument with improved sensitivity and resolution. The WFC3 allows Hubble to capture stunning
The successful completion of STS-125 extended the operational lifespan of the Hubble Space Telescope and ensured its continued high-resolution images across a wide range of wavelengths, from ultraviolet to near-infrared, enabling astronomers to study the universe in unprecedented detail.
Another important upgrade installed during the servicing mission was the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS), a powerful spectrograph capable of analyzing the light from distant galaxies to study their chemical composition, temperature, and motion. The COS has provided valuable insights into the early universe and the processes that shaped the formation and evolution of galaxies.In addition to installing new instruments, the astronauts performed repairs and maintenance tasks to ensure the continued operation of the Hubble Space Telescope. They replaced gyroscopes, batteries, and thermal insulation, ability to conduct groundbreaking scientific research for years to come. Since the servicing mission, Hubble has continued to make significant contributions to our understanding of the cosmos, from studying distant galaxies and black holes to investigating the properties of dark matter and dark energy.