Hubble Space Telescope Orbital Systems Test Platform (HOST)
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The Hubble Space Telescope Orbital Systems Test Platform (HOST) was an experimental payload used to test and validate new instruments and technologies for the Hubble Space Telescope in orbit.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Hubble Space Telescope Orbital Systems Test Platform | 0 |
Statements (26)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hubble Space Telescope support mission element
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spacecraft payload ⓘ technology demonstration payload ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Hubble Space Telescope
NERFINISHED
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NASA NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dataUse |
inform design and integration of Hubble Space Telescope instruments
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validate technologies for future Hubble Space Telescope operations ⓘ |
| deploymentContext | flown as an experimental payload on an orbital mission ⓘ |
| domain |
space technology demonstration
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space-based astronomical instrumentation ⓘ |
| fullName | Hubble Space Telescope Orbital Systems Test Platform NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| function |
carry experimental Hubble-related instruments into orbit
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provide an orbital testbed for Hubble Space Telescope systems ⓘ |
| goal |
reduce technical uncertainty for Hubble Space Telescope upgrades
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validate performance of new Hubble Space Telescope components before operational use ⓘ |
| hasAcronym | HOST NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operatingEnvironment | Earth orbit ⓘ |
| primaryPurpose |
test and validate new instruments for the Hubble Space Telescope in orbit
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test and validate new technologies for the Hubble Space Telescope in orbit ⓘ |
| supports | Hubble Space Telescope servicing and upgrade activities ⓘ |
| technologyTypeTested |
instruments for space-based astronomy
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spacecraft subsystems relevant to Hubble Space Telescope ⓘ |
| testedInOrbit | yes ⓘ |
| usedFor |
on-orbit verification of Hubble Space Telescope hardware
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on-orbit verification of Hubble Space Telescope technologies ⓘ risk reduction for future Hubble Space Telescope servicing missions ⓘ |
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