NASA interested in Hubble reboost if costs can be reduced
NASA is exploring the possibility of extending the life of the Hubble Space Telescope through a reboost mission, provided that costs can be kept low. This follows a similar upcoming mission to reboost the Swift Observatory using commercial spacecraft.
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Highlights NASA's shift toward commercial partnerships for satellite maintenance and the potential for extending the lifespan of expensive scientific assets.
WASHINGTON — As NASA prepares an attempt to reboost an astronomy spacecraft in a decaying orbit, the agency is open to doing something similar for the Hubble Space Telescope, provided its operating costs can be reduced.
The article provides a factual account of NASA's operational plans and commercial contracting.
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