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NASA’s observatory rescue loses control
NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, in orbit for nearly 22 years, faces imminent reentry due to increased atmospheric drag caused by solar activity. A rescue mission involving the spacecraft LINK was launched to boost Swift's orbit, but technical issues, including spin and reaction wheel failures, have delayed this effort. Despite progress in stabilizing LINK’s spin and functionality, the mission remains risky, and it is uncertain if the observatory can be saved in time.
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