On Tue, 19 May 2009 08:23:09 -0500, Craig 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.

The final decision was zero, made before flight. Instead, Atlantis
will lower its own orbit to reduce the risk of MMOD impacts.

Brian