NASA Seeks Ideas to Elevate Swift's Orbit

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NASA Seeks Ideas to Elevate Swift's Orbit
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NASA is seeking suggestions to raise the orbit of the Swift Observatory, launched in 2004, which is at risk of re-entry due to orbital decay. The agency is exploring commercial technologies, including Starfish Space's inspection tech, to boost Swift's altitude and extend its mission, potentially setting a precedent for preserving other LEO assets.

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