NASA robot rescue mission sets sights on a space telescope plummeting to Earth

NASA is preparing to launch a robotic rescue mission to save an aging space telescope from plummeting back to Earth. The robot will haul it into a higher orbit to prevent it from burning up. According to France 24, the next launch attempt is scheduled for Wednesday, after weather pushed back the previous attempt.

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