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The LINK service spacecraft approaches the Swift Space Telescope in Earth orbit.

Swift Space Telescope Rescue Mission Fails; It Is Expected to Burn Up in the Atmosphere

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NASA and Katalyst have called off an attempt to raise the orbit of the long-standing space observatory after problems with the LINK service spacecraft prevented it from making a safe approach and capture. Swift itself is still largely intact, but without
The LINK service spacecraft approaches the Swift Space Telescope in Earth orbit.

NASA embarks on a space rescue operation: Robotic spacecraft will try to save the Swift telescope

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The Swift space telescope is rapidly losing altitude due to the expansion of its atmosphere due to solar activity. NASA is preparing to launch a robotic spacecraft to try to catch it, put it back into high orbit, and extend its scientific life.
Illustration of the Neil Gehrles Swift Space Telescope in orbit around Earth. Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center / Chris Smith (KBRwyle)

NASA Examines Technology Demonstration to Raise Swift Space Telescope Orbit

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The telescope, which has been in space for over 20 years, could burn up in the atmosphere if its orbit is not raised. * Design studies are examining an orbit raise that could extend the Swift Space Telescope's operation and advance satellite servicing capabilities.
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