NASA launches 'space robot' to rescue Swift telescope; tech could reshape satellite servicing

NASA has launched a spacecraft equipped with robotic arms to rescue the Swift space observatory, according to Channel NewsAsia. The craft will gradually catch up to Swift, latch onto it with its robotic arms, and gently raise it into a higher orbit. If successful, the maneuver could extend the telescope's operational life by several years. The mission also demonstrates technology that could reshape how we service satellites in orbit, opening new possibilities for extending space missions beyond their originally planned lifespans.

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