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NASA Launches Emergency Mission for Swift Observatory
NASA has launched an emergency mission to prevent the Swift Observatory from crashing into Earth. The observatory, launched in 2004, is at risk due to recent solar storms and will be assisted by Katalyst Space Technologies.
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The Swift Observatory was launched in 2004, but recent solar storms have pushed its orbit lower, and it's in danger of burning up in Earth's atmosphere as soon as this year. To try and stave off its demise, NASA has enlisted Katalyst Space Technologies. The company's Link spacecraft launched Friday
2026-07-04 19:06 UTC