[RadioAstronomer]

I was thinking the same thing, sell it to someone, I had thought of Rutan et al, or even to the Russians. I am not an expert on orbital mechanics, and I know its more complicated than it sounds, but how about just sending a little booser to boost it into a slightly higher orbit for the time being, then put the thing into sleep mode or something. NASA doesn't even have to do it, let someone else handle it.

A tumbling Hubble does no one any good. Also there are upgraded science packages waiting to go.

[Paradox]

There is a "safe mode" where the HST uses a backup system to keep itself oriented. I was thinking boost it to a higher orbit if neccessary until something can be worked out, but I guess the main problem is that there are only 3-5 years of battery left.

I bet the Russians could do something, I mean, the HST orbit is still considered LEO. Just because the shuttle is restricted, doesn't mean the Russians can't do something..