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

With Hubble expected to reenter the atmosphere by 2034 and several malfunctions on board, NASA is asking commercial space companies for proposals on how to extend the telescope’s lifespan.

By Wired

13 November 20261 min read

Technology & Digital Transformation

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

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