NASA to launch rescue mission June 30 to save Swift space telescope from burning up in Earth's atmosphere
NASA is launching a rescue mission on June 30 to save the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from atmospheric reentry. The mission utilizes a private LINK satellite launched via the final flight of Northrop Grumman's Pegasus XL rocket.
Why it matters
This mission marks the end of the historic Pegasus rocket program and represents a significant effort to extend the operational life of critical space-based scientific infrastructure.
Launches & Spacecraft NASA to launch rescue mission June 30 to save Swift space telescope from burning up in Earth's atmosphere News By Josh Dinner published 29 June 2026 This is the final flight of the historic Pegasus rocket.
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