NASA Explores Commercial Options to Prolong Hubble Telescope's Mission

NASA has issued a Request for Information to assess private sector capabilities for extending the Hubble Space Telescope's operational life. This initiative seeks commercial partners for satellite servicing, including orbit raising and system maintenance, as Hubble's orbit is decaying, with re-entry projected between 2033 and 2034 without intervention. The move aims to continue the telescope's 35+ years of scientific discoveries.