NASA launches mission to extend lifespan of Swift space observatory
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NASA
Space
July 3, 2026
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NASA launched a booster spacecraft on July 3 to re-orbit the Swift observatory. The mission aims to prevent the observatory from falling out of orbit due to atmospheric drag.
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