NASA just launched a bold mission to rescue a falling space telescope before it crashes to Earth

The Swift Observatory is slated to enter Earth's atmosphere later this year, but the Katalyst Space spacecraft aims to boost ...
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NASA to launch rescue mission June 30 to save Swift space telescope from burning up in Earth's atmosphere

A rocket launching to space from an airplane is sort of like a hat on a hat, but you know what? The more hats, the better.

NASA rushes to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with $30 million rescue mission

CAPE CANAVERAL — NASA is racing to save an aging telescope from falling back to Earth with a daring rescue mission. The $30 ...

NASA prepares for daring rescue to save aging telescope from falling to Earth

NASA will attempt a daring space rescue mission as soon as Tuesday morning to prevent an aging telescope from falling back to ...

NASA prepares to launch daring rescue to save aging telescope from falling to Earth

The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.

NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission

NASA is racing to save the Swift telescope from fiery reentry with a $30-million robotic rescue, launching a three-armed ...

Daring mission by NASA to save telescope from falling back to Earth

The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.

NASA Satellites Spot Rare Underwater Volcano Eruption That Could Create Earth’s Newest Island

A submarine eruption north of Papua New Guinea may be building new land while satellites track its evolution from above.

NASA’s daring mission to save its Swift Observatory from falling down to Earth

NASA is embarking on an ambitious rescue mission to prevent its aging Swift Observatory from plummeting back to Earth. The ...