NASA Explores Commercial Options to Extend Hubble Space Telescope's Life

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Published: 2026-11-04
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily

NASA is seeking proposals from private space companies to address the Hubble Space Telescope's decaying orbit, which could lead to its re-entry by 2033 or 2034. Options under consideration include boosting it to a higher orbit, upgrading its capabilities, or ensuring a safe disposal.

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