A Daring Rescue: Mission Launches to Save NASA’s Swift Telescope
NASA launches a daring rescue mission to save the Swift telescope. A robotic spacecraft will boost the aging observatory to a higher orbit, extending its life by a decade.
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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.
NASA’s Swift Observatory Gets a Boost: June Launch Set to Extend Mission
NASA’s Swift observatory gets a June 30 launch for an orbital boost mission. Extend the telescope’s life by a decade. Learn how it works and why it matters.