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NASA launches rescue mission to save Swift space telescope

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Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth

A three-armed commercial spacecraft has launched from the Pacific to rendezvous with NASA’s aging Swift Observatory.

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Daring rescue mission launches to save a 3,200-pound NASA observatory from an untimely end

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NASA launches rescue mission to save the Swift space telescope

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Rescue Mission Launches to Save NASA Telescope That's Falling Back to Earth

A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth.

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Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASA

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A Rescue Mission to Save NASA’s Swift Telescope Launches to Orbit

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NASA Swift space mission delayed over weather

NASA is attempting a daring rescue mission to save a failing satellite falling back down to earth. The Swift telescope has been in orbit for about 20 years but is currently plummeting down to earth.

NASA Launches Mission to Stop 22-Year-Old Telescope from Plummeting Back to Earth

NASA is launching a mission to stabilize a telescope that is rapidly falling back toward Earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, which is nearly 22 years old, is at risk of plummeting back to Earth, and NASA has launched the Swift Boost Mission to stop ...

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