NASA launches robotic mission to save space telescope
NASA launched a robotic mission on July 4, 2026, to rescue its Swift space telescope, which is falling toward Earth. The $30 million effort aims to boost Swift's orbit by 240 kilometers before it potentially burns up in October. Success could lead to the revival of other aging satellites, including Hubble, in the future.
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Published 04 Jul 2026, 01:53 UTC · Updated 04 Jul 2026, 02:00 UTC
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