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The DOD had two "better-than-Hubble" space telesco...
The Shuttle's return payload was 14,400kg. HST is 11,100kg.
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on June 5, 2012
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A return was considered in place of the COSTAR servicing mission, I can't remember if there was a 'safety margin' in that figure or there was another reason - but it was rejected for safety reason.
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