NASA Troubleshoots Chandra Instrument Problem

Chandra issued a press release on February 9, 2022, "NASA Troubleshoots Chandra Instrument Problem”.  On Wednesday, February 9, 2022, routine monitoring data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory indicated a power supply problem in the spacecraft's High-Resolution Camera. Chandra mission specialists paused science operations and put the science instruments into safe mode while analyzing the situation and determining the appropriate response. The spacecraft itself is operating normally. Launched in 1999, Chandra has delivered a wealth of images and data that help scientists understand the structure, evolution, and exotic objects of our universe.   For more information visit:
https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/chandra/news/nasa-troubleshoots-chandra-instrument-problem.html.

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