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Hubble Space Telescope Rate Gyro Assemblies — image from the Hubble Space Telescope

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Hubble Space Telescope Rate Gyro Assemblies

August 31, 2005 · NASA

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Hubble has a sophisticated system that controls its position 24 hours a day. It is called the Pointing Control System (PCS). The PCS is composed of gyroscopes, reaction wheels, and fine guidance sensors.