NASA Launches High-Stakes Rescue Mission to Prevent Swift Telescope Orbital Decay
NASA is coordinating efforts to stabilize the orbit of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory to prevent the telescope from prematurely re-entering Earth’s atmosphere, according to official mission updates. The space-based observatory, which detects gamma-ray bursts and other high-energy transients, has experienced orbital decay due to atmospheric drag, prompting the agency to implement maneuvers to extend … Read more
