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Article: American Astronomical Society Endorses National Research Council Report on 'The Assessment of Options for Extending the Life of Hubble Space Telescope'.
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- January 18, 2005
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- In a statement released today, the American Astronomical Society, the largest professional scientific association for astronomers and astrophysicists, has endorsed the National Research Council Report on "The Assessment of Options for Extending the Life of Hubble Space Telescope", which calls for a servicing mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope using astronauts and the space shuttle. The statement of endorsement (included below) was approved by the council of the Society at its 205th annual meeting in San Diego, California from January 9 to January 13.
The President of the American Astronomical Society, Dr. Robert P. ...