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NASA's Swift Mission Shows How Difficult Satellite Rescue Really Is
NASA is planning a rescue mission for the Swift space observatory, a telescope never designed with docking ports or servicing interfaces. Matching the speed and trajectory of a tumbling, uncooperative satellite without any standard capture points is considered one of the hardest manoeuvres in spaceflight. The effort highlights a growing need: as orbital debris accumulates, the ability to salvage or safely deorbit old satellites is becoming critical for the future of space operations.
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