NICMOS Installed on Hubble
Smith helps install NICMOS, giving Hubble powerful new near-infrared imaging and spectroscopic capability.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Steven Smith Biography and Timeline
Follow Steven Smith through 5 dated historical records for United States of America.
Steven Smith, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1997–1999Years on this page
1997
Hubble Solid State Recorder Installed
Smith helps replace a reel-to-reel recorder with a digital solid-state recorder capable of simultaneous recording and playback.
Hubble Electronics Insulation Added
Smith attaches thermal insulation over key Hubble data-processing, electronics and instrument-telemetry areas during the final spacewalk.
1999
Hubble Rate Sensor Units Replaced
Smith helps replace all three Hubble Rate Sensor Units, restoring six gyroscopes used for accurate telescope pointing.
Hubble Digital Recorder Installed
Smith helps replace an older mechanical data recorder with a solid-state digital recorder during the final spacewalk.
Records, sources and methodology
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