GALEX Status Updates

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    GALEX Status Update: Dec. 20, 2007

    The process to restore the far-ultraviolet detector on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer has been successfully completed, and the instrument resumed full, normal operations on December 17.

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    GALEX Status Update: Nov. 27, 2007

    The far-ultraviolet detector on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer experienced an overcurrent condition on Saturday Nov. 17, and was shut off by the instrument's on-board fault protection. The on-board near-ultraviolet detector continues to operate normally.

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