NASA asks industry about options to service or boost Hubble
NASA is seeking information on commercial capabilities to extend Hubble’s scientific life or manage its eventual disposal; responses are due November 30.
What the record says
NASA issued an information request October 29 seeking commercial ideas for the Hubble Space Telescope, according to an October 30 agency announcement.
The request covers possible orbital boosts to extend Hubble’s working life, servicing to improve its capabilities, and controlled re-entry or orbital disposal when the mission ends. Responses are due at 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 30.
NASA says atmospheric drag gradually lowers Hubble’s orbit and the telescope has no propulsion system to maintain its altitude. The agency anticipates that a mission addressing these needs would have to occur by 2032.
The announcement explores industry capabilities; it does not select a company or commit NASA to a servicing mission.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Interested organizations can review NASA’s linked information request and its November 30 response deadline.
Limits and what is not established
An information request is an exploratory step. A Hubble servicing or reboost mission has not been approved by this announcement.
Sources checked October 31, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.