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The Hubble is getting upgraded!

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13-05-2009, 16:02

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Re: The Hubble is getting upgraded!

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Originally Posted by Travis Hoffman

I'm interested in seeing how efficient the spacewalking astronauts are in conducting precision repairs (removing/installing tiny screws, etc.) while wearing their bulky spacesuits and gloves. I believe I saw a report that they'd have to remove or replace around 170 or so small fasteners.

That's why they get a bunch of cool tools. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...ryId=103915475

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