NASA's Swift telescope doomed to burn up after failed rescue mission
TL;DR
A $30 million NASA rescue attempt to move the Swift space telescope to a higher orbit failed when the rescue spacecraft lost control, meaning Swift will re-enter Earth's atmosphere and disintegrate later this year, though NASA will learn lessons for future satellite servicing.
- Space telescope to burn in Earth's atmosphere after NASA rescue mission fails France 24
- Rescue mission can’t prevent NASA observatory from falling to Earth CNN
- NASA’s Attempt to Save Its Falling Telescope Has Failed The New York Times
- NASA Updates Next Steps for Commercial Swift Boost Mission NASA (.gov)
- NASA calls off mission to rescue Swift gamma-ray observatory Ars Technica
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