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NASA ends Swift space telescope mission after failed rescue attempt

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October 26, 2026 • 55 views
Original source: Space.com
NASA ends Swift space telescope mission after failed rescue attempt

NASA has officially ended the mission of its Swift Observatory, after a private satellite failed to meet up with the aging spacecraft in orbit.

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