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NASA Weighs Hubble Reboost Mission, But Cost Remains Key Hurdle
NASA considers extending Hubble's life with a reboost mission, but high operating costs must be reduced first. A similar rescue for Swift telescope is underway.
Key Takeaways
- Hubble is predicted to reenter Earth's atmosphere by 2033 due to orbital decay.
- NASA is considering a reboost mission to extend Hubble's life, but only if operating costs can be reduced.
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