The Kepler space telescope may have life left in it yet. Back in August, NASA elected to abandon attempts to repair the spacecraft after two of its gyroscope-like reaction wheels failed. Without at least three wheels working to stabilize the craft in orbit, it was left unable to precisely pinpoint exoplanets in distant solar systems. After making a call for new proposals on how to extend Kepler's mission, NASA is preparing to present a new plan called K2 that outlines how Kepler can harness the power of the sun to point it in the right direction.
via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/26/5148382/nasa-unveils-plans-to-bring-kepler-space-telescope-back-to-life
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