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NASA Plans Robotic Rescue to Boost Failing Swift Telescope
NASA is launching a robotic mission to boost the orbit of the aging Swift telescope, preventing its reentry and avoiding a costly replacement. The mission will also test satellite servicing technologies. Swift, launched in 2004, studies gamma-ray bursts and has been slowly falling due to atmospheric drag.
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While the mission showcases orbital servicing advances, its success hinges on unproven autonomous docking and propulsion systems.
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