Astroscale, Momentus Offer Space Robot To Boost Hubble

The Hubble space telescope will drift into the atmosphere and burn up if not boosted.

Credit: NASA
Astroscale U.S. and Momentus have submitted a joint bid to boost NASA’s Hubble space telescope to a higher orbit using a robotic spacecraft. The proposal is a response to NASA’s Hubble reboost request for information (RFI) put out in December 2022, the companies said on May 9. The companies are...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

Irene Klotz

Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.

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