November 4, 2026

Avoiding an uncontrolled reentry; boost Hubble and keep the science, Isaacman

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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman seeks to avoid Hubble's uncontrolled reentry. The agency has issued a Request for Information for commercial options to reboost, service, or deorbit the telescope, which is open through November. Hubble is currently operating on a reduced set of gyroscopes, more than 16 years after its final Space Shuttle servicing mission.

Topics: satellites and astronomy