Thread: HST Reboost
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Old May 19th 09, 02:23 PM posted to sci.space.shuttle
Craig[_8_]
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Albert Blauensteiner wrote:

Why not reboost Hubble anyway if propellant permitting?


Good idea...
http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/331922main_s...kit_050609.pdf
.....After the work on Hubble is completed, Altman and Johnson will
oversee Atlantis’ reboost of the telescope to a higher altitude,
ensuring it will survive the tug of Earth’s gravity for the remainder of
its operational lifetime. A final decision on how much altitude will be
gained by the reboost will be dependent on Atlantis’ available
propellant.