From space telescopes aimed at distant cosmic objects to the International Space Station orienting its solar panels towards the Sun, NASA astronaut Nick Hague explains how gyroscopes help spacecraft remain pointed in the right direction! For more STEMonstrations and the accompanying activities check out nasa.gov/stemonstrations.
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September 30, 2025
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