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Old 18-06-2021, 05:39 AM
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Hubble Stopped Working

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/sciencet...ce-halted.html

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Old 18-06-2021, 05:55 AM
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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.

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Old 18-06-2021, 07:23 AM
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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.

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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.
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Old 18-06-2021, 07:32 AM
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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.

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Still know all your DOS commands Leon? CONFIG.SYS
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Old 18-06-2021, 07:33 AM
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That story is over 2 years old?
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Old 18-06-2021, 07:37 AM
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That story is over 2 years old?
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."
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Old 18-06-2021, 08:54 AM
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Marc, Marc, Marc, 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.
Just keep sticking it up me mate, I love it, at least I am remembered on IIS

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Old 18-06-2021, 09:04 AM
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Marc, Marc, Marc, 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.
Just keep sticking it up me mate, I love it, at least I am remembered on IIS

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