NASA NASA Chief: 'Let's Go Save the Hubble'

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NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe has authorized planning for a robotic servicing mission to address issues with the Hubble Space Telescope, particularly a malfunctioning key instrument. He emphasized the urgency of the mission by stating, "Let's go save the Hubble," although he did not confirm if the failed instrument would be repaired. O'Keefe instructed about 200 employees at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center to develop a detailed proposal within a year. A decision on whether to proceed with the mission will be made after the proposal is reviewed. The initiative highlights NASA's commitment to preserving the Hubble's scientific capabilities.
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Amid uncertainty over the fate of the Hubble Space Telescope and with a key instrument not working, NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe gave the go-ahead Monday for planning a robotic servicing mission.

"Let's go save the Hubble," O'Keefe said. He did not say whether the failed instrument would be repaired.

O'Keefe told about 200 employees at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center to develop a firm proposal within a year, at which time a decision would be made whether to proceed. [continued]

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