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NASA Administrator says uncontrolled Hubble reentry is unacceptable

On 3 November 2026, the agency head laid out priorities for the ageing observatory, which is operating with reduced observation time.

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NASA prioritizes safe reentry for Hubble Telescope
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WASHINGTON, United States, Nov. 3, 2026 - NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has stated that an uncontrolled reentry of the Hubble Space Telescope is unacceptable. [1] Isaacman also said any funded mission to Hubble should prioritise extending the observatory's scientific return. [2] Hubble currently operates with 2 functional gyroscopes. Observation time has been reduced by approximately 12%. [3] Jared Isaacman was NASA Administrator as of 17 September 2026. [4] Space Nugget. Gyroscopes allow orbiting telescopes to hold steady pointing on astronomical targets. Fewer working gyros reduce the usable observation time available for science.
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  1. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated an uncontrolled reentry of the Hubble Space Telescope is unacceptable. · NASASpaceFlight.com
  2. Jared Isaacman stated that any funded mission to Hubble should prioritize extending the observatory's scientific return. · NASASpaceFlight.com
  3. Jared Isaacman is NASA Administrator. · benzinga.com
  4. Jared Isaacman stated NASA requires U.S. Space Force security for the Space Academy. · benzinga.com
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