NASA’s Swift Observatory Rescue Mission Achieves Key Testing Milestone

A mission to save NASA's $500 million Swift Observatory from reentry has successfully completed crucial prelaunch tests, paving the way for its upcoming orbital boost.

A mission to save NASA's $500 million Swift Observatory from reentry has successfully completed crucial prelaunch tests, paving the way for its upcoming orbital boost.

NASA has paused most scientific operations of the Swift observatory to prolong its orbital viability ahead of a planned reboost mission this summer.