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To: GeronL
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16 posted on 03/09/2009 7:39:47 PM PDT by cripplecreek (The poor bastards have us surrounded.)
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There seems to be a fuel limitation that restricts Kepler to 3.5-6 years. (Which seems short to this layperson) I assume it’s because it’s in an orbit trailing the earth? Any chance they can extend it’s life beyond 6 years ala Hubble?


18 posted on 03/09/2009 7:52:16 PM PDT by Drango (A liberal's compassion is limited only by the size of someone else's wallet.)
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