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Author	Topic: [Discuss] NASA, SpaceX/Polaris Hubble study
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 49174 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999	posted 09-29-2022 04:35 PM Please use this topic to discuss the NASA and SpaceX/Polaris Program study to potentially boost and service the Hubble Space Telescope.
SpaceAholic Member Posts: 5156 From: Sierra Vista, Arizona Registered: Nov 1999	posted 09-29-2022 05:53 PM If an EVA is necessary in order to facilitate grappling maybe they can replace the reaction wheels concurrently. Big question, how much of the training infrastructure has been retained given the assumption there were to be no further service missions.
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 49174 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999	posted 09-29-2022 07:35 PM I believe all of the training mockups at Johnson Space Center were surplussed or destroyed years ago. I don't know if Goddard has anything remaining.
mercsim Member Posts: 246 From: Phoenix, AZ Registered: Feb 2007	posted 09-30-2022 03:14 PM This is awesome! A model of Hubble has orbited over my desk for almost 30 years. Its only needed one re-boost after the little string broke about 10 years ago. Hmmm... Maybe I should consider a precautionary re-boost?

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