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NASA deploys robot to aid Swift telescope
NASA has launched a robotic mission to rescue the Swift space telescope, aiming to lift it from its current altitude of 300 kilometers in the atmosphere and extend its operational lifespan, which now exceeds two decades. The process involves the robot approaching the telescope, then capturing it with mechanical arms, and raising it to a higher orbit, despite the significant technical challenges involved. If successful, this mission could pave the way for repairing satellites and prolonging their lifespan instead of replacing them.
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