NASA launches mission to boost Swift satellite to higher orbit

A NASA servicing mission launched from Kwajalein Island in the Marshall Islands with the goal of boosting the orbit of the Swift satellite. Swift is an observatory that studies gamma-ray bursts and other cosmic phenomena. By raising its orbit, NASA hopes to extend the satellite's operational life and preserve its scientific capabilities.

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