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NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Marcia Dunn | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 28, 2026
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Key points Further details about the mission, including the launch of the robotic lifesaver, are available from the source, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. The mission is expected to cost $30 million and will involve a robotic component.
A local story of interest involves a NASA mission to save a telescope from falling back to Earth. The space agency is undertaking a rescue operation to prevent this from happening.
The mission is expected to cost $30 million and will involve a robotic component. A startup company, Katalyst Space Technologies, has been hired by NASA to assist with the operation.
Further details about the mission, including the launch of the robotic lifesaver, are available from the source, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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