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NASA is planning a mission to use the Swift spacecraft to boost an aging telescope back into orbit.
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Who
NASA
What
NASA is planning a mission to use the Swift spacecraft to boost an aging telescope back into orbit.
When
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:43:46 GMT · 4h 51m ago
Where
Earth orbit ·
Why
The telescope is at risk of falling back to Earth.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The mission aims to extend the operational life of a telescope used for observing cosmic explosions, preventing its uncontrolled re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
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