# NASA seeks commercial proposals to extend Hubble’s working life

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nasa-hopes-the-commercial-space-industry-can-help-save-hubble/
- Published: 2026-11-01T21:09:21+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T21:17:45+00:00
- Original publisher: The Verge
- Original article: https://www.theverge.com/science/1024239/nasa-commercial-space-save-hubble
- Topics: Art, Culture, Geopolitics, Politics, Space, Technology

## Key points

- NASA is inviting private-sector ideas to extend Hubble’s life.
- Without an orbit boost, Hubble may re-enter in the early to mid-2030s.
- Companies can respond to NASA’s request until 30 November.

## Summary

NASA is seeking proposals from private companies on ways to raise the Hubble Space Telescope’s orbit and extend its working life. Without an orbit boost, the telescope is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere in the early to mid-2030s, potentially ending its scientific work.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Hubble still has important research to do and that the agency should examine reasonable, cost-effective options. NASA’s request for information will remain open until 3 pm Eastern Time on 30 November; the article does not specify a chosen plan or a mission date.

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