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Swift Telescope Rescue Mission | Irvine News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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- 103
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Summary
NASA’s aging Swift telescope, launched in 2004 to track cosmic explosions, is plummeting faster than expected due to solar storms—risking a crash by October. In a high-stakes, nine-month sprint, private company Katalyst launched a rocket to rescue it, boosting its orbit by 150 miles at a $30 million cost. If successful, Swift could resume cosmic scans by September. This mission may also serve as a blueprint for saving Hubble, which faces similar orbital decay. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6e81e9e15d70ff6a