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I am so happy HST's mission was extended for another few years [0]! I would have funded a Kickstarter to keep it going, to be honest. If there's one thing Hubbl
by fapjacks 10y ago
I am so happy HST's mission was extended for another few years [0]! I would have funded a Kickstarter to keep it going, to be honest. If there's one thing Hubble does well, it's that it capture the hearts and minds of muggles like myself. HST is an amazing piece of machinery.
[0] http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-extends-hubble-space-telescope-science-operations-contract/ http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-extends-hubble-space-...
- jessriedel 10y agoThat would have to be some kickstarter :) The operating costs of Hubble are about $100M/year.
- amock 10y agoAccording to the linked press release it will cost less than $200 million for an additional five years, so the cost is less than $40 million/year.
- jessriedel 10y agoI read elsewhere it cost $98M/yr recently, so it might be that this extension isnt maintaining the full capabilities.
- maxxxxx 10y agoLet's hope the James Webb Telescope deploys successfully and can take over then.