NASA’s telescope‑lifting robot begins tumbling out of control

NASA contracted a robotic arm to lift an orbital telescope into its operational position. During a recent maneuver, the robot began to tumble unexpectedly. NASA contracted a robotic arm to lift an orbital telescope into its operational

position. During a recent maneuver, the robot began to tumble unexpectedly. Mission controllers reported loss of precise attitude control. The uncontrolled motion poses a risk to the telescope’s delicate instruments. Engineers are

analyzing telemetry to diagnose the failure. Potential corrective actions include remote command overrides. The incident could delay the telescope’s commissioning timeline. NASA has pledged to resolve the issue before full deployment.