Swift telescope
Coverage of Swift telescope in the Nexus archive.
- Private mission to rescue NASA's aging telescope runs into its own trouble
Katalyst Space Technologies' Link satellite, intended to rescue NASA's Swift telescope, is experiencing thruster problems causing an uncontrollable spin. The mission aims to boost Swift's orbit to prevent its fall, with NASA providing $30 million in funding.
- Private mission to rescue NASA's aging telescope runs into its own trouble
A private mission by Katalyst Space Technologies to rescue NASA's aging Swift telescope has encountered thruster problems, causing its Link satellite to spin uncontrollably and disrupt communications. NASA is funding the $30 million effort to prevent Swift from crashing to Earth this fall, with the mission still considered viable despite the setback.
- NASA launches spacecraft to recover sinking telescope
NASA is launching a mission to capture the Swift telescope, which is sinking toward Earth due to recent solar storms. The spacecraft aims to boost the telescope's orbit to prevent its descent.
- NASA rescue mission to prevent Swift telescope from falling back to Earth
NASA is conducting a rescue mission to prevent the aging Swift telescope from falling back to Earth. The mission aims to save the telescope from re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
- NASA rescue mission to prevent Swift telescope from falling back to Earth
NASA is conducting a rescue mission to prevent the aging Swift telescope from re-entering Earth's atmosphere. The mission aims to save the telescope from falling back to Earth with a daring effort.
- NASA rushes to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with $30 million rescue mission
NASA is launching a $30 million rescue mission to prevent the Swift telescope from falling back to Earth. The operation involves a robotic spacecraft set to begin this week.
- NASA is racing to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth
NASA is racing to save the Swift telescope from falling back to Earth. The $30 million salvage operation is set to begin this week with the launch of a robotic lifesaver.
- NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
NASA is attempting to save the Swift telescope from falling back to Earth through a daring rescue mission. The effort aims to prevent the telescope from re-entering Earth's atmosphere.
- NASA is paying $30 million for a 1st-of-its-kind rescue mission to the aging Swift telescope before it falls from space. Is it worth it?
NASA is spending $30 million on a first-of-its-kind rescue mission to save the aging Swift telescope before it falls from space. The article is authored by Tariq, the Editor-in-Chief of Space.com, who has received awards for space reporting.