NASA Ponders Budget-Friendly Reboost to Save Hubble
TL;DR
NASA is weighing a cheaper, potentially commercial reboost to extend the aging Hubble Space Telescope’s life, inspired by a cost-effective plan already pursued for the Swift Observatory. Before any reboost can happen, NASA must reduce Hubble’s operating costs; the telescope is currently about 326 miles up and could reenter around 2033, with 2025 operating costs pegged at roughly $98.8 million.
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