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NASA's doomed Swift space telescope restarts science work after rescue mission fails

NASA’s Swift telescope restarts science operations after a rescue attempt failed.

NASA's doomed Swift space telescope restarts science work after rescue mission fails

The NASA’s Swift space telescope is back to conducting scientific observations following a critical event that impacted its orbital trajectory. A privately funded mission attempted to raise the spacecraft’s declining orbit but ultimately unsuccessful. The team at Swift are now maximizing the available observation window for the telescope. This restart represents a significant achievement given the initial setback and limited operational lifespan. Scientists will utilize the remaining data collected by Swift before it naturally re-enters Earth's atmosphere.


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