NASA Explores Mission to Boost Hubble Space Telescope's Orbit and Extend Lifespan

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Published: 2026-06-08
Category: science
Source: Orbital Today / Universe Space Tech
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NASA is investigating a mission to raise the orbit of the Hubble Space Telescope, potentially extending its operational life beyond 2033 and into the 2040s. This effort involves a planned servicing test on the Swift Observatory using a spacecraft developed by Katalyst Space, which could serve as a blueprint for a larger-scale Hubble reboost project.

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