The function of the "Lens Cap" button has now been determined by Nasa officials. It appears to be an emergency overide to remove the Lens protection device in the event of a failure to remove it automaticly. When asked why the Cover failed to be removed in the first place, the Nasa spokesperson told us that instead of making the cover 6" wide, the manufacturing company made the cover 6cm wide instead, and it was a very tight fit.
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The function of the "Lens Cap" button has now been determined by Nasa officials. It appears to be an emergency overide to remove the Lens protection device in the event of a failure to remove it automaticly. When asked why the Cover failed to be removed in the first place, the Nasa spokesperson told us that instead of making the cover 6" wide, the manufacturing company made the cover 6cm wide instead, and it was a very tight fit.