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NASA seeks industry ideas to extend Hubble Space Telescope’s operations

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NASA is asking industry for ideas to extend Hubble’s work as atmospheric drag gradually pulls the telescope toward Earth, according to Space.com. The telescope is described as healthy, and NASA is considering options rather than announcing a plan.

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Hubble supports scientific research, including work by U.S. researchers and institutions. Any change to its operating life could affect those programs, but no decision or immediate service change is reported.