From The Verge · Terrence O'Brien · · 1m
NASA seeks private help to save Hubble from falling to Earth
The Hubble Space Telescope will crash to Earth in the early to mid 2030s without an orbital boost. NASA is now asking commercial space companies for proposals to extend its life.
In brief
The Hubble Space Telescope will crash to Earth in the early to mid 2030s without an orbital boost. NASA is now asking commercial space companies for proposals to extend its life. NASA is seeking commercial proposals to boost Hubble's orbit and prevent it from burning up in Earth's atmosphere in the early to mid 2030s…
Hubble faces destruction in the 2030s
Gravity is slowly dragging the Hubble Space Telescope closer to Earth. Without an orbital boost, it will burn up in the atmosphere in the early to mid 2030s.
NASA asks private companies for rescue plans
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says the agency is taking proposals from the private sector to see if anyone can save Hubble and extend its scientific mission.
“Hubble still has important science ahead of it, and we should be looking at every reasonable opportunity to keep it delivering for as long as possible.”
Deadline set for commercial proposals
NASA will accept proposals from the private sector through November thirtieth at three PM Eastern Time. The agency wants to explore cost-effective ways to extend Hubble's life.
The main idea
NASA is seeking commercial proposals to boost Hubble's orbit and prevent it from burning up in Earth's atmosphere in the early to mid 2030s.
