# NASA seeks commercial ideas for extending Hubble’s mission

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Topic: Science · Status: published · Version: 1
Published: 2026-10-30T17:32:19.322Z · Updated: 2026-10-30T17:32:19.322Z
Record: https://davids.news/s/nasa-seeks-commercial-ideas-for-extending-hubble-s-mission-937f2da8

The agency’s request for information asks about raising the telescope’s orbit, servicing it or planning its eventual disposal.

- NASA says responses are due by 3 p.m. EST on Nov. 30.

Why it matters: The request explores options for Hubble, which NASA says has science work ahead.

What’s next: NASA will accept responses until Nov. 30.

## Original sources

- [NASA](<https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/nasa-explores-potential-commercial-servicing-for-hubble-telescope>) — primary announcement
  Source: NASA 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-30T14:51:21.000Z

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