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NASA telescope rescue mission ends in failure
A NASA spacecraft launched in July to rescue the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory failed after in-flight problems prevented it from reaching a higher orbit. The rescue mission, conducted by the commercial robot Link, re-entered Earth's atmosphere after 85 days in orbit, and the Swift telescope is expected to deorbit in the coming weeks. Despite the setbacks, NASA and its partners emphasized the mission's value in advancing satellite servicing technology and testing rapid response capabilities.
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