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NASA asks companies for a plan to save Hubble
NASA's request asks companies to boost, service or safely deorbit the telescope, with any mission expected by 2032; it has not committed to buying one.
On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The Verge: “NASA hopes the commercial space industry can help save Hubble”, with reporting from KeepTrack, BigGo Finance and Time News.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 4:01 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
The real story
The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.
- The VergeNASA hopes the commercial space industry can help save Hubble
- KeepTrackNASA Seeks Industry Plans to Reboost Hubble - KeepTrack November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
- BigGo FinanceNASA Opens Bidding to Save Hubble From a Fiery End in the 2030s — BigGo Finance facts used on air
- Time NewsNASA seeks companies to extend Hubble Space Telescope's lifespan - Time News October 31, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentNASA is asking commercial companies how they'd boost Hubble to at least six hundred kilometers, and responses are due November thirtieth.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWho's running NASA right now?
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentJared Isaacman. In twenty twenty-two he offered to fund most of a Dragon crew mission to Hubble. Now he's collecting quotes.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHe's got four weeks to submit a bid to himself.
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