# Rescue Mission for Aging Space Telescope

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Podcast: [Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dover-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7603158)
Published: 2026-06-28T12:42:18+00:00
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NASA’s aging Swift Observatory, launched in 2004, is plummeting toward Earth due to solar interference—and a daring $30 million rescue mission is about to launch to save it. Built by startup Katalyst Space Technologies, a robotic spacecraft will chase down Swift, boost it into a stable orbit, and keep it alive until September. This isn’t just a last-ditch effort to save a telescope—it’s a historic first for American robotics in space, proving in-orbit servicing is possible. If successful, it could pave the way for servicing Hubble by 2028 and revolutionize how we maintain satellites for decades to come. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8367cf2024b94e4d

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