Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASA

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Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope

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Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth

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Spacecraft launches to rescue NASA telescope before it crashes back to Earth

A spacecraft has blasted into orbit on a mission to rescue a NASA telescope that is at risk of crashing back to Earth.

A Rescue Mission to Save NASA’s Swift Telescope Launches to Orbit

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Rescue mission to save NASA telescope in danger of crashing back to Earth

A spacecraft was sent into orbit on Friday to rescue the Swift Observatory in a daring first-of-its-kind endeavour.