LINK Spacecraft Set to Boost NASA’s Swift Observatory in Historic Mission
NASA’s LINK spacecraft will attempt the first robotic boost of the Swift Observatory, extending its life by a decade. Launch set for July 2 from Kwajalein Atoll.
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NASA Launches Robot to Rescue Aging Swift Telescope from Fiery Demise
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