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Nasa's $30 Million Rescue Mission Fails, Leaving $500 Million Space Telescope Doomed To Burn Up

International Business Times UK — August 20, 2026 at 10:56 PM UTC

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Nasa's $30 Million Rescue Mission Fails, Leaving $500 Million Space Telescope Doomed To Burn Up

NASA's mission to extend the life of the Swift Observatory has failed, leading to its expected re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. The rescue craft experienced technical issues, preventing a successful orbit boost.