The Hubble Space Telescope Is Sinking. NASA Is Looking for Ways to Keep It Afloat

NASA requested proposals from commercial space companies for methods to extend the Hubble Space Telescope's operational life, citing its expected atmospheric reentry by 2034 and ongoing malfunctions aboard the observatory. The agency did not specify a deadline for receiving proposals or name which companies were contacted. Hubble has operated since 1990 and continues to transmit scientific data despite the technical issues.

• Wired — The Hubble Space Telescope Is Sinking. NASA Is Looking for Ways to Keep It Afloat

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