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NASA to bump telescope back into space to avoid it falling to Earth

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According to ABC News Australia, NASA is planning a daring rescue mission to save an aging telescope from falling back to Earth. The satellite observes cosmic explosions from orbit and has served the scientific community for years. By boosting it to a higher, more stable orbit, NASA aims to prevent the loss of a valuable research tool.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-29/nasa-swift-telesco...

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