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20 Aug 20265:04 pm

Science20 Aug 2026 · 5:04 pm5:04 pm

NASA Calls Off Mission to Rescue Falling Swift Observatory

NASA has called off its mission to rescue the Swift observatory, which is now expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere this year.

30 Jul 20269:28 pm

Science30 Jul 2026 · 9:28 pm9:28 pm

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NASA Spacecraft Sent to Rescue Falling Swift Observatory Encounters Trouble

A NASA spacecraft named LINK, sent to rescue the falling Swift observatory, is now facing its own troubles. It is currently unclear if LINK can successfully com

30 Jul 20261:22 am

Technology30 Jul 2026 · 1:22 am1:22 am

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NASA Spacecraft Sent to Save Satellite Now Needs Saving Itself After Malfunction

NASA's LINK spacecraft, launched to rescue the Swift observatory, is experiencing attitude control issues and sporadic communications just weeks after its July

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