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NASA weighs Hubble rescue options


By Frank Sietzen
United Press International


Washington, DC, Apr. 26 (UPI) -- A review of more than two dozen ideas
for robotic servicing of the Hubble Space Telescope has identified
several promising concepts that may be pursued by NASA before the end
of the year, the space agency's space chief scientist told United
Press International.

"Am I optimistic? Yes. Is it a done deal? No," said Ed Weiler, NASA
associate administrator for space science.

My guess is they won't be so optimistic once they see the price tag....