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

WIRED · Nov 13, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

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.

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