NASA issued a Request for Information to learn more about industry capabilities for in-space servicing to support the agency’s Hubble Space Telescope: science.nasa.gov/missions/hu…
The Hubble Space Telescope in orbit above Earth.

ALT The Hubble Space Telescope in orbit above Earth.

Oct 30, 2026 · 3:03 PM UTC

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Launched in April 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was initially designed and planned to last for 15 years based on component durability and the expected integrity of the main mirror in low Earth orbit. It's lifespan has been extended far past the original estimate because it was built to be serviced, repaired, and upgraded in orbit. Hubble lacks an internal propulsion system and atmospheric drag is gradually lowering its orbit. Without intervention, the telescope faces a significant risk of uncontrolled re-entry.
Image from Mission Status🚀🛰️🪐💫⭐ (@ARealRocketMan)
Image from Mission Status🚀🛰️🪐💫⭐ (@ARealRocketMan)
Image from Mission Status🚀🛰️🪐💫⭐ (@ARealRocketMan)
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On the final shuttle visit in 2009, astronauts bolted a docking ring to Hubble's rear bulkhead, built for a future spacecraft that didn't exist yet. The original plan was to fly Hubble home in the shuttle's cargo bay. 17 years later, that ring may finally get used.
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If Starship can push Orion to the Moon, it can easily give Hubble a boost!
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@grok Could the Hubble Space Telescope be serviced from Starship? Alternatively, could it be returned to Earth with Starship?
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Dudes, we need to devote resources to a new and better Hubble-style telescope.
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Hubble Must Be Saved💙🙏!
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too tired to click on link.. I might read later..
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Hubble Space Telescope Hotel and Casino
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Could Rockwell build you another Space Shuttle or 5?
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Why not deorbit it and launch a new one with the SLS? Hubble II.
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Didn't you reject @rookisaacman offer a few months ago, that was also free of charge?
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Ask Elon 👌 I’m sure he’ll help if it’s feasible 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸
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Great news
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The last time anyone visited Hubble was 2009. A new servicing mission would be the comeback story of the decade 🔭🛠️
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That’s good to hear.
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We know Jared would go personally if he wasnt too busy on the ground.
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