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NASA hopes the commercial space industry can help save Hubble

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NASA is seeking private sector proposals to extend the operational life of the Hubble Space Telescope, which faces an early-to-mid 2030s end date due to orbital decay. Administrator Jared Isaacman stated the agency aims to keep the telescope delivering science for as long as possible through innovative and cost-effective methods. The initiative involves reviewing commercial space industry proposals for potential orbital boost services.

Key points

• NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated Hubble has important science ahead and should look at every reasonable opportunity to keep it delivering for as long as possible.
• The telescope faces an early-to-mid 2030s end date unless its orbit is boosted by external forces.

Context

Hubble is in no immediate danger of burning up in the Earth's atmosphere, but its time will run out in the early to mid 2030s unless its orbit is boosted. NASA is taking proposals from the private sector to see if anyone can save it.

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Evidence is limited to a single NASA administrator quote and a general statement about seeking proposals. Specific technical details on proposed orbital boost methods, costs, or timelines are not provided in the source.

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