[Batrachian]

"If it's still so useful someone tell me again why we are letting the Hubble die?"

There aren't enough shuttle missions available to keep Hubble running. But, you can look forward to the Next Generation Space Telescope, now known as the James Webb Space Telescope, unless it's canceled.

[clyde asbury]

There's a good set of articles in January's issue of Sky & Telescope called "NASA's Other Space Telescopes."

It details the Chandra, GALEX, Spitzer, and Swift space telescopes - all still in operation. They don't require servicing as Hubble does.

[manwiththehands]

I've never heard of the James Webb 'scope. I'll look it up on the web. I'm just very, very fond of all the incredible information the Hubble has given us and hate to see it go.

[Spirochete]

...the Next Generation Space Telescope, now known as the James Webb Space Telescope...

We could have saved money by sending up just one telescope and naming it Webb-Hubble.

[RadioAstronomer]

But, you can look forward to the Next Generation Space Telescope, now known as the James Webb Space Telescope, unless it's canceled.

It compliments Hubble, not replace it. They "see" in different bands.