I've googled up some recent pictures of the NBL pool and it looks like the Hubble training mockup is not in there. It's all ISS modules. I imagine the mockup is on site somewhere, and could be returned to the pool if needed.
According to a recent SN news article (https://spacenews.com/nasa-considering-budget-cuts-for-hubble-and-chandra-space-telescopes/), the operations budgets for Hubble and Chandra are under review for possible cuts. In the case of Hubble, could such a cut doom the potential Dragon servicing mission? I would assume not since the servicing mission would be covered under a separate budget allocation.BTW, were the results of the 6-month Dragon servicing study ever completed or published? Thanks in advance for any NSF links about this.
Quote from: AS_501 on 11/03/2023 01:24 amAccording to a recent SN news article (https://spacenews.com/nasa-considering-budget-cuts-for-hubble-and-chandra-space-telescopes/), the operations budgets for Hubble and Chandra are under review for possible cuts. In the case of Hubble, could such a cut doom the potential Dragon servicing mission? I would assume not since the servicing mission would be covered under a separate budget allocation.BTW, were the results of the 6-month Dragon servicing study ever completed or published? Thanks in advance for any NSF links about this.In a best cast scenario, NASA is looking at a 8-10% budget cut (no adjustment for the crazy inflation of the last 2 years). Thats where its a continuing resolution. Every other reasonable scenario will be much deeper cuts. I don't see this servicing mission getting funding.
Quote from: deadman1204 on 11/06/2023 03:29 pmQuote from: AS_501 on 11/03/2023 01:24 amAccording to a recent SN news article (https://spacenews.com/nasa-considering-budget-cuts-for-hubble-and-chandra-space-telescopes/), the operations budgets for Hubble and Chandra are under review for possible cuts. In the case of Hubble, could such a cut doom the potential Dragon servicing mission? I would assume not since the servicing mission would be covered under a separate budget allocation.BTW, were the results of the 6-month Dragon servicing study ever completed or published? Thanks in advance for any NSF links about this.In a best cast scenario, NASA is looking at a 8-10% budget cut (no adjustment for the crazy inflation of the last 2 years). Thats where its a continuing resolution. Every other reasonable scenario will be much deeper cuts. I don't see this servicing mission getting funding.Isn’t it being privately funded I thought?
It would be a wonderful gesture if the private sector could just DO THIS....
Quote from: Perchlorate on 11/30/2023 11:58 amIt would be a wonderful gesture if the private sector could just DO THIS....They want to be paid to do it.
Gyro replacement was simple if you had the HST attached to the Space Shuttle, giving you a stable platform for repairs. Doing this from a Dragon with nothing but tethers is going to be less straightforward.
Jared Isaacman is claiming otherwise:
On the 30th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope Repair Mission (STS-61), learn about the remarkable servicing missions, the possibility of a future Hubble servicing mission, and the role of private astronauts in the telescope's future.youtube.com/watch?v=tKetXK…🤵 Hosted by Sawyer Rosenstein (@thenasaman).🖊️ Written by Justin Davenport. (@Bubbinski).✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden. (@_thomashayden)#SaveHubble