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NASA Aims to Revitalize Swift Observatory's Mission

8/13/2025

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NASA is on a mission to elevate the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from its low Earth orbit, where it has been since 2004. Collaborating with Cambrian Works and Katalyst Space Technologies, the agency is exploring innovative designs to extend Swift's mission, blending commercial expertise with a careful evaluation of the challenges ahead.

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NASA is on a mission to elevate the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from its low Earth orbit, where it has been since 2004. Collaborating with Cambrian Works and Katalyst Space Technologies, the agency is exploring innovative designs to extend Swift's mission, blending commercial expertise with a careful evaluation of the challenges ahead.