Hubble Stopped Working

[Hans Tucker]

Apparently Hubble Space Telescope stopped working because of an issue with a 1980s-era computer that controls its science instruments.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9693473/Computer-trouble-hits-Hubble-Space-Telescope-science-halted.html

[leon]

Thats no good Hans, they might have to send it a Windows update.
1980's Computer you say, now that is going back a bit.

Leon

[multiweb]

Here's an opportunity to get a free space flight Leon. I reckon with your experience with windows you'd have a crack at it. Don't forget to bring the lappy with you. ;)

[Hans Tucker]

Still know all your DOS commands Leon? CONFIG.SYS

[lazjen]

That story is over 2 years old?

[Hans Tucker]

Sorry .. old link.

Ageing Hubble Space Telescope in Safe Mode Following Computer Glitch dated 18 June 2021

"The 31-year-old Hubble pulled the same stunt this past March, when a software problem caused the telescope to enter into safe mode. Similar safe mode events previously happened in 2008, 2018, and 2019, the latter being a partial safe mode episode. In each case, Hubble came back to life, in a pattern we hope will be repeated yet again.

The latest problem started on Sunday, June 13, when the onboard payload computer — a vital instrument responsible for controlling and coordinating the telescope’s science instruments — suddenly ground to a halt, according to a NASA statement put out on Wednesday."

[leon]

Marc, Marc, Marc, :lol: what are we going to do with you, I will never live it down will I, my Lappy and Computer experiences are the talk of the town on IIS and the bain of my life.:P
Just keep sticking it up me mate, :thumbsup: :lol: I love it, at least I am remembered on IIS :sadeyes:

Leon:thumbsup:

[multiweb]

:lol::lol::lol: :thumbsup:

Do I see H0ughy putting his hand up for the co-pilot seat? :question: