[extropy-chat] Saving the Hubble

[Spike]

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> [mailto:extropy-chat-bounces at lists.extropy.org] On Behalf Of 
> Robert J. Bradbury
> Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 7:23 PM
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> Subject: [extropy-chat] Saving the Hubble
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> 
> Larry Klaes posted an interesting thought on the Europa list.
> 
> His idea was rather than to bring down the Hubble (at a cost
> of $300M) to give it to the Chinese.  I'd expand on that
> idea -- what about the Europeans, Russia, China or Japan?

Excellent idea.  I would think we could find a buyer for
both the telescope and the additional instruments that have
already been developed, built and paid for.

> 
> If part of the problem is orbital decay -- 

We have time.  Serious action must be taken before about 09.


> The only question in my mind is whether the Ariane 5
> or the Soyuz (perhaps launched from Kourou) can reach
> the orbit the Hubble is in?  Anyone know?
> 
> Robert

Ja, they sure can.  The hubble isn't that high, nor is
it in a highly inclined orbit.

spike