NASA is planning a mission to use the Swift spacecraft to boost an aging telescope back into orbit.

Earth orbit

Who

NASA

What

When

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:43:46 GMT · 4h 45m 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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Australian Broadcasting Corporation
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-29/nasa-swift-telescope-rescue-mission-set-to-launch/106854708
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