Event Brief
NASA plans rescue to raise Swift telescope’s orbit
Filed: Jun 30, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Summary: NASA is preparing a rescue mission to move the aging Swift telescope to a higher, more stable orbit.
WHO: NASA
WHAT: Preparing a rescue mission to raise the Swift telescope to a higher, more stable orbit
WHEN: Jun 30, 2026 at 3:35 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The Swift telescope is sinking faster due to recent intense solar activity and needs a higher orbit to survive.
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