NASA launches robot mission to save telescope
NASA is working on launching a risky mission using a specialized robot to rescue the "Swift" telescope, which was launched in 2004 and faces the danger of falling or burning up in the atmosphere due to aging and outdated technology. The mission, which requires high precision, will transfer the robot developed by the American company "Catalyst" into an orbit close to the telescope, then locate and dock with it using robotic arms, and push it to an altitude of about 300 kilometers to extend its usability for several additional years despite an estimated cost of $30 million. This operation is unprecedented and represents an important step in managing old satellites, as the telescope faces natural challenges that make its rescue a research necessity, despite the risks involved in the mission.
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