Steven Smith Biography

Smith helps install NICMOS, giving Hubble powerful new near-infrared imaging and spectroscopic capability.

Smith helps replace a reel-to-reel recorder with a digital solid-state recorder capable of simultaneous recording and playback.

Smith attaches thermal insulation over key Hubble data-processing, electronics and instrument-telemetry areas during the final spacewalk.

Smith helps replace all three Hubble Rate Sensor Units, restoring six gyroscopes used for accurate telescope pointing.

Smith helps replace an older mechanical data recorder with a solid-state digital recorder during the final spacewalk.