New Hubble Servicing Mission to upgrade instruments

After confirming a high degree of safety for both the Shuttle and its crew, NASA has given the green light for a fifth Servicing Mission to the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. The rescue mission will be aimed at upgrading and increasing Hubble’s life expectancy in the hope that the observatory continues uncovering some of the most fascinating mysteries of the universe.

Credit: ESA/Hubble