How Hubble Points - It's Not Thrusters

How Hubble points is a really interesting question. Instead of thrusters, Hubble uses a sophisticated system of reaction wheels and magnetic torque rods (magnetorquers) to point itself from one target to the next. Hubble also uses rate sensing gyroscopes (gyros), fixed head star trackers (FHST), Sun sensors, magnetometers, and three fine guidance sensors (FGS) that allow Hubble to maintain ultra-steady pointing on a target for up to 24 hours at a time!

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