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NASA prepares daring robot mission to rescue aging Swift satellite
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· June 30, 2026
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Key points The Swift observatory is falling back toward Earth at a faster rate than anticipated due to recent solar activity. NASA is planning a unique mission to rescue one of its satellites.
NASA is planning a unique mission to rescue one of its satellites. The Swift observatory is falling back toward Earth at a faster rate than anticipated due to recent solar activity. A robotic spacecraft is set to launch soon to intercept the satellite.
The goal is for the spacecraft to dock with Swift. Further details about this commercial rescue mission are available from NASA, including the planned launch timeline and the specifics of the robotic spacecraft's mission to save the aging satellite.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW Reading time: 1 min
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