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NASA is racing to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk The Associated Press , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the operation, including its timeline, are available from KTSM 9 News, the local NBC affiliate in El Paso, Texas.
A significant operation is underway to prevent a telescope from falling back to Earth. The telescope in question is the Swift telescope. NASA is behind the effort, which is expected to cost $30 million.
The plan involves launching a robotic device to rescue the telescope. Further details about the operation, including its timeline, are available from KTSM 9 News, the local NBC affiliate in El Paso , Texas. According to the source, the launch of the robotic lifesaver is planned to take place as soon as this week.
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Category: local Published: June 28, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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