NASA seeks industry input on servicing Hubble in orbit
NASA has issued a Request for Information to learn what private companies can offer for in-space servicing of the Hubble Space Telescope. The request was published on 29 Oct, according to NASA. The agency is asking industry about its capabilities, which signals it is weighing options for maintaining the aging observatory while it remains in orbit. No decision on a servicing mission has been reported.
Key facts
- The Request for Information seeks details on industry capabilities for in-space servicing of Hubble.
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Why it matters
Hubble's continued operation depends on whether servicing from orbit can be arranged, which affects future astronomy work.
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First published from NASA