NASA launches mission to save Swift Observatory

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NASA is launching a special mission to save a telescope. This robot will push the Swift telescope to a higher place.

The Swift telescope is falling closer to Earth. Strong solar activity makes it lose height too fast.

A company called Katalyst built the robot named Link. Link will grab Swift and move it to a safe orbit.

This is the first US robot to do such a task. Other telescopes like Hubble might also get help later.

Saving Swift is important for studying big space events. It helps NASA continue important science discoveries in space.

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What is NASA launching a mission for?

NASA is launching a mission to save a telescope.

What is the name of the robot built by Katalyst?

The robot is named Link.

Why is saving the Swift telescope important?

Saving Swift is important for studying big space events and helps NASA continue important science discoveries in space.

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