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The robot NASA hired to lift a orbital telescope tumbled out of control
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The robot NASA hired to lift a orbital telescope tumbled out of control

By Tim FernholzJuly 28, 2026·Source: TechCrunch·6 views

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According to NASA, two of the three reaction wheels that control the spacecraft's alignment have failed, and there are problems with one of the spacecraft's thruster systems.

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