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Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth

A mission is underway to save NASA's Swift Observatory from a fiery plunge. Launched from the Pacific, a specialised spacecraft named Link will rendezvous with the aging telescope, which is rapidly losing altitude due to solar activity. This rescue, costing $30 million, aims to boost Swift's orbit, potentially allowing it to continue its cosmic observations until September.

3 Jul 2026 4:37 pm