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NASA to launch robotic mission to rescue Swift observatory from orbit decay

NASA to launch robotic mission to rescue Swift observatory from orbit decay

NASA has contracted Katalyst Space Technologies to perform a robotic rescue of the Swift telescope, which is experiencing rapid orbital decay. The mission aims to prevent the satellite's reentry and preserve its ability to study cosmic events.

Science ·28 Jun 2026, 18:04 ·Niko Vale 3 min read