A space telescope is falling to Earth, and here is the plan NASA has devised to save it

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NASA plans to save the Swift telescope by using Katalyst Space Technologies’ future Nexus spacecraft to raise its orbit. The mission will launch on a Pegasus XL rocket and aims to extend the telescope’s life after orbital decay threatened its operation. Katalyst says the first Nexus vehicle is planned for 2027, with the underlying platform designed for multiple in-space servicing use cases. The announcement also highlights a broader market for orbital servicing, spacecraft logistics, and mission-extension capabilities.

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