Aerospace startup racing to save NASA spacecraft from fiery end

Reuters·Jun 23

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A NASA spacecraft, reportedly the Swift telescope, is at risk of falling back to Earth due to solar storms. A rescue mission has been launched to save the spacecraft from a fiery end, with a startup involved in the effort. The specifics of the rescue plan vary, with some reports mentioning a daring mission and others referencing the use of a rocket or vintage aircraft.

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