NASA Explores Potential Commercial Servicing for Hubble Telescope

NASA has issued a Request for Information to explore commercial in-space capabilities to service the Hubble Space Telescope, potentially boosting it to a higher altitude or performing a safe re-entry. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and Science Mission Directorate Associate Administrator Nicky Fox emphasize the goal of extending Hubble's science lifetime and maximizing discoveries. Responses to the request are open until November 30, with an anticipated mission timeframe around 2032 before atmospheric re-entry occurs between 2033 and 2034. Open article →