NASA Launches High-Stakes Mission to Save $250 Million Swift Telescope from Falling to Earth
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NASA is currently managing the orbital decay of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, a space telescope designed to study high-energy cosmic phenomena, as the craft gradually loses altitude. While the observatory remains functional, its declining orbit has prompted NASA engineers to evaluate station-keeping maneuvers to extend the mission’s lifespan and ensure the safety of the … Read more