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Repair Costs for Hubble Are Vexing to Scientists

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the resource-management dept.

wallstreetprodigy23 writes "Some scientists questioned whether a repair mission for the aging Hubble Space Telescope was worth a projected cost of $1 billion to $2 billion at a hearing of the House Science Committee on Wednesday. Both scientists and legislators praised the orbiting observatory for the many contributions it had made to science since it was launched in 1990. But the telescope needs servicing to continue working... "

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  1. Don't forget by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny
    But the telescope needs servicing to continue working...

    Don't forget to check the oil and rotate the tires while you are up there

  2. that's what they want you to think by kevinx · · Score: 3, Funny

    now that the unsuspecting people think that hubble is just floating garbage, it's true purpose can be utilized; a High powered Super Laser.

    1. Re:that's what they want you to think by k4_pacific · · Score: 2, Funny

      Actually, Bush's problem with the Hubble is that it's pointed away from Earth.

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  3. Loss Leader by ackthpt · · Score: 2, Funny
    How much would a new telescope cost? I mean, $1 billion is a lot for repair costs -- if a new one costs somewhere around there, why not just replace hubble altogether?

    NASA should have read the contract, Hubble was a loss leader for the manufacturer. As we all know the profit is all in the servicing of it.

    Hubble $$$

    Replacement gyro - $5,000

    Replacement screw - $0.05

    Replacement nut - $0.05

    House call - $1,000,000,000.00

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  4. Re:Do what they do with old cars by k4_pacific · · Score: 3, Funny

    Yes, and by allowing it to re-enter at the appropriate point, we can even deliver it.

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  5. outsource by bigbadbuccidaddy · · Score: 3, Funny

    duh, just outsource it to india.

  6. Peanuts? No... Viagra by sheldon · · Score: 3, Funny

    Hell, we're now spending our tax dollars to buy Viagra for seniors.

    link here

    As a friend of mine put it. The seniors have been screwing over the young for years... now they've got Viagra to help.

  7. Re:Why? by kaustik · · Score: 2, Funny

    No, no, no - I meant important things like this and this.

  8. Re:Agreed by centauri · · Score: 3, Funny

    That is why I'm proud of my President.

    You're so proud of him that you've decided to back him anonymously. Bravo. For all we know you might be the president.

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  9. Re:Agreed by AtariAmarok · · Score: 4, Funny
    "You're so proud of him that you've decided to back him anonymously. Bravo. For all we know you might be the president"

    Nah. If it was him, the message would be something like "We found the WDMs and made Iraq safe for democrity. That is why I am ^H^H^H^ back the Prepsodent."

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  10. Re:$1 billion? by khallow · · Score: 3, Funny

    Wow, not only did you copy and paste that, but the post is a dupe.