NASA asks industry to rescue Hubble before it falls from orbit

NASA has issued a request for information from companies on how to extend the life of the Hubble Space Telescope by boosting its orbit, servicing it, or safely deorbiting it before its expected re-entry in 2033 or 2034. The agency is exploring cost-effective solutions but has not allocated funding for a mission yet. Past attempts to service or boost Hubble, including crewed missions, have faced challenges, and NASA is now looking to robotics firms for potential solutions.