Can the Hubble Repair Mission Extend the Life of NASA's Beloved Telescope?

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The discussion centers around NASA's plans to service the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and the implications of this repair mission on the telescope's longevity and future projects. Participants express their thoughts on the significance of HST and the potential motivations behind the mission.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express excitement about NASA's plans to service HST, indicating that it may extend the telescope's operational life.
  • Others provide links to articles with additional information about the mission and the astronauts involved, suggesting a positive outlook on the repairs.
  • One participant raises a concern that the servicing mission might be used politically to justify delays or cancellations of other future projects, reflecting a more cynical perspective on the motivations behind the mission.
  • There is a general acknowledgment of HST's success and historical significance in astronomy, with some participants comparing its impact to that of Galileo's invention of the telescope.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the positive aspects of the HST and the excitement surrounding the servicing mission, but there are differing views on the potential political implications of the mission.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the motivations behind the mission remain unexamined, and the discussion does not resolve the concerns about political leverage or the future of other projects.

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NASA plans to service HST.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061031/ap_on_sc/shuttle_hubble
 
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:approve: Oh yea!
 
This is welcome news. The old girl still has some life left in her. My cynical side worries this mission will be used for political leverage to delay or cancel future projects. But, HST has been a spectacular success . . . probably the best thing in astronomy since Galileo invented the telescope.
 

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