Hubble Space Telescope computer
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The Hubble Space Telescope computer is the primary onboard data-handling and control system that manages the telescope’s scientific instruments and operations in orbit.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Hubble Space Telescope computer canonical | 1 |
| Hubble onboard computer | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T10897497 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Hubble Space Telescope computer Context triple: [Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 3A, replacedComponent, Hubble Space Telescope computer]
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A.
Hubble Space Telescope Power Control Unit
The Hubble Space Telescope Power Control Unit is a critical subsystem that distributes and regulates electrical power for all of Hubble’s instruments and systems, ensuring stable and reliable operation in orbit.
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B.
Hubble Space Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope is a large, space-based observatory that has provided some of the most detailed images and data about the universe, revolutionizing modern astronomy and cosmology.
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C.
Hubble Space Telescope Fine Guidance Sensors
The Hubble Space Telescope Fine Guidance Sensors are high-precision optical instruments that both keep Hubble accurately pointed at astronomical targets and serve as scientific tools for measuring stellar positions and distances.
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D.
Hubble Space Telescope Orbital Systems Test Platform (HOST)
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.
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E.
Hubble Space Telescope science instruments
Hubble Space Telescope science instruments are the suite of specialized cameras, spectrographs, and sensors that capture and analyze astronomical data across multiple wavelengths for the observatory.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Hubble Space Telescope computer Target entity description: The Hubble Space Telescope computer is the primary onboard data-handling and control system that manages the telescope’s scientific instruments and operations in orbit.
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A.
Hubble Space Telescope Power Control Unit
The Hubble Space Telescope Power Control Unit is a critical subsystem that distributes and regulates electrical power for all of Hubble’s instruments and systems, ensuring stable and reliable operation in orbit.
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B.
Hubble Space Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope is a large, space-based observatory that has provided some of the most detailed images and data about the universe, revolutionizing modern astronomy and cosmology.
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C.
Hubble Space Telescope Fine Guidance Sensors
The Hubble Space Telescope Fine Guidance Sensors are high-precision optical instruments that both keep Hubble accurately pointed at astronomical targets and serve as scientific tools for measuring stellar positions and distances.
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D.
Hubble Space Telescope Orbital Systems Test Platform (HOST)
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.
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E.
Hubble Space Telescope science instruments
Hubble Space Telescope science instruments are the suite of specialized cameras, spectrographs, and sensors that capture and analyze astronomical data across multiple wavelengths for the observatory.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
avionics subsystem
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onboard spacecraft computer ⓘ |
| communicatesVia | TDRSS NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| communicatesWith | ground control ⓘ |
| controls |
Hubble Space Telescope data acquisition
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Hubble Space Telescope mode transitions ⓘ Hubble Space Telescope pointing ⓘ Hubble Space Telescope science instruments NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| designedFor |
fault tolerance
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high reliability ⓘ long-duration operation in space ⓘ |
| developer |
Goddard Space Flight Center
NERFINISHED
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Lockheed Missiles and Space Company NERFINISHED ⓘ NASA NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstOperated | 1990 GENERATED ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
Command and Data Handling subsystem
NERFINISHED
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data interfaces ⓘ flight computer processors ⓘ mass memory units ⓘ redundant strings ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
attitude control interface
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command and data handling ⓘ data formatting ⓘ execution of stored command sequences ⓘ fault detection and recovery ⓘ instrument control ⓘ telemetry management ⓘ |
| hasUpgrade |
486-based flight computer
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Advanced Computer for Hubble NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Hubble Space Telescope equipment bays ⓘ |
| monitors |
instrument status
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spacecraft health ⓘ |
| operatingEnvironment | low Earth orbit ⓘ |
| orbitsWith | Hubble Space Telescope NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Hubble Space Telescope NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| powerSource | Hubble Space Telescope electrical power system NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| replaced | original DF-224 computer ⓘ |
| supports |
autonomous safemode entry
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instrument calibration sequences ⓘ science data compression ⓘ time-tagged command execution ⓘ |
| usedFor |
astronomical observations
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space-based imaging control ⓘ |
| uses |
radiation-hardened electronics
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redundant architecture ⓘ |
| wasUpgradedDuring |
Servicing Mission 3A
NERFINISHED
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Servicing Mission 4 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Hubble Space Telescope computer Description of subject: The Hubble Space Telescope computer is the primary onboard data-handling and control system that manages the telescope’s scientific instruments and operations in orbit.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Reaction Wheel Assembly on Hubble Space Telescope
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controlledBy
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Hubble Space Telescope computer
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this entity surface form:
Hubble onboard computer