Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

A three-armed spacecraft is rushing to the rescue of a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth.
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Rescue mission launched to save Nasa telescope from falling back to Earth

The spacecraft will use its thrusters to gradually lift the telescope, reducing the risk of damage during the maneuver.

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Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope in danger of crashing back to Earth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth. Northrop Grumman launched Katalyst Space Technologies’ ...
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NASA rushed a mission to save its 3,200-pound Swift telescope from falling to Earth

NASA is racing to prevent its 3,200-pound Swift space telescope from burning up in Earth’s atmosphere after the observatory’s ...

Flagstaff company launches mission to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

Flagstaff-based Katalyst Space Technologies launched a spacecraft to capture and boost NASA’s Swift telescope, keeping it in orbit and operating.
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