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Kepler telescope's mission to end soon

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Aug. 16, 2013

Time Runs Out for Telescope, Examining Kepler's Contribution to Space Research
SUMMARY
Since its launch in 2009, the Kepler space telescope has discovered more than 3,500 possible planets, but it will soon go dark forever. NASA has confirmed the spacecraft is beyond repair. As astronomers begin to look at Kepler's legacy, Judy Woodruff speaks with space and science writer Michael Lemonick.
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