NASA Explores Commercial Options to Extend Hubble Telescope's Mission

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Published: 2026-11-04
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily / KeepTrack / NASA (via Space.com)
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NASA is seeking proposals from private space companies to extend the Hubble Space Telescope's operational life. Options include boosting Hubble into a higher orbit, upgrading its capabilities, or safely deorbiting it to prevent re-entry as early as 2033 or 2034. This initiative aims to ensure the iconic observatory continues its scientific contributions.

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