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NASA to repurpose spy telescope for sky survey satellite

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NASA to repurpose spy telescope for sky survey satellite

NASA is repurposing an old spy telescope to build a telescope 100 times more powerful than the Hubble Space Telescope, to launch sometime in the 2020s.

Leaks could spell the end for NASA's InSight mission

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Leaks could spell the end for NASA's InSight mission

NASA was forced to postpone the Insight mission indefinitely after leaks were discovered in one of the lander's instruments.

NASA releases new Pluto close-ups

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NASA releases new Pluto close-ups

On Friday, NASA released the clearest close-ups of Pluto yet. The high-resolution images were captured by the New Horizons probe during this summer's flyby.

Venus, Trojan asteroids shortlisted for next NASA mission

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Venus, Trojan asteroids shortlisted for next NASA mission

Venus and asteroids are the most likely candidates on NASA's shortlist for the next scientific mission. After selecting targets, a launch is possible in 2020.

This is what the Earth looks like from a million miles away

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This is what the Earth looks like from a million miles away

NASA's high-powered camera attached to NOAA's Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite has returned its first photo of a sun-lit Earth.

New Horizons completes successful flyby of Pluto

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New Horizons completes successful flyby of Pluto

The New Horizons space probe came within 7,800 miles of Pluto, providing NASA with the clearest photographs it's ever seen of the dwarf planet.

Hubble telescope turns 25

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Hubble telescope turns 25

Twenty-five years ago today, April 24, 1990, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope -- the world's preeminent orbital observatory -- was launched into low Earth orbit.

Cassini confirms hydrothermal activity in ocean on Saturn's moon

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Cassini confirms hydrothermal activity in ocean on Saturn's moon

NASA's Cassini probe has evidence of hydrothermal activity on Saturn's moon Enceladus -- the first confirmation of hydrothermal activity beyond planet Earth.

NASA Earth satellite offers first global precipitation maps

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NASA Earth satellite offers first global precipitation maps

For the first time, data collected by NASA's GPM Earth-observing satellite has been used to build a comprehensive map of Earth's precipitation.

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NASA says it's very close to finding alien life

At a panel discussion on the search for alien life, held this week at NASA's headquarters in Washington, the agency's top scientists said they're getting close.

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This is a really tremendous adventure that we've been on, a very challenging mission. Hubble isn't just a satellite -- it's about humanity's quest for knowledge
Hubble spacewalkers complete all tasks May 18, 2009

I am the last person to ever hug Hubble. This is something very personal
Documents challenge NASA's Hubble decision Feb 10, 2004

There is now a timetable for when this family member departs. We want the remaining time to be quality time
Documents challenge NASA's Hubble decision Feb 10, 2004

I think the best thing that we could do with Hubble is at least to keep it going so that it has a fair overlap with Next Generation Space Telescope
NASA making plans for Hubble successor Mar 11, 2002

The work on the telescope for me was just a dream come true
Hubble repair squad packs for landing Mar 11, 2002

John Mace Grunsfeld (Ph.D.) (born October 10, 1958) is an American physicist and a NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of five spaceflights and has also served as NASA Chief Scientist.

Born in Chicago, Illinois. Married to the former Carol E. Schiff. They have two children. John enjoys mountaineering, flying, sailing, bicycling, and music. His father, Ernest A. Grunsfeld III, resides in Highland Park, Illinois.

Graduated from Highland Park High School, Highland Park, Illinois, in 1976; received a bachelor of science degree in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1980; a master of science degree and a doctor of philosophy degree in physics from the University of Chicago in 1984 and 1988, respectively.

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