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NASA discussed a mission to boost the orbit of its Swift space telescope during a press conference today.
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Washington, Greenbelt, Marshall Islands, Pacific
Who
NASA, Katalyst Space Technologies, Shawn Domagal-Goldman, Brad Cenko, Kieran Wilson, Robert Lamontagne, Wes Collier
What
NASA discussed a mission to boost the orbit of its Swift space telescope during a press conference today.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:07:45 GMT · 3h 45m ago
Where
Washington, Greenbelt, Marshall Islands, Pacific ·
Why
Swift is being dragged down by Earth's atmosphere and needs its orbit raised to avoid a fiery death and continue its mission.
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This mission, the first time a private spacecraft will link with a U.S. government satellite, aims to extend the operational life of the Swift telescope, allowing it to continue studying gamma-ray bursts. The success of this unprecedented endeavor could set a precedent for future orbital servicing missions.
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