NASA telescope is on the verge of plunging back to Earth after failed rescue mission

An aging NASA telescope is barely clinging to space after a failed rescue effort left it tottering lower and lower. The U.S. Space Force predicts the Swift Observatory will come crashing down on or around Friday.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 1d ago· ran in 4 outlets

NASA telescope is on the verge of plunging back to Earth after failed rescue mission

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WTOP Washington DCCenter· 1d ago

NASA telescope is on the verge of plunging back to Earth after failed rescue mission

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 1d ago

NASA telescope is on the verge of plunging back to Earth after failed rescue mission

Science NewsCenter· 1d ago

NASA’s Swift telescope will face a fiery demise after a failed rescue

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NASA telescope is on the verge of plunging back to Earth after failed rescue mission