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They did: > This icing issue is not uncommon, and, as a result, part of the telescope’s commissioning phase included an “outgassing campaign.” This process inv
by SiempreViernes 3y ago
They did:
> This icing issue is not uncommon, and, as a result, part of the telescope’s commissioning phase included an “outgassing campaign.” This process involved Euclid turning to face the Sun for a total of 96 hours. This process was implemented specifically to reduce the risk of ice build-up after the agency’s Gaia mission faced a similar issue.
Apparently, it wasn't as effective as they hoped.
- BobbyTables2 3y agoThey should have put one of those silica “do not eat” desiccant packets in there