Nasa's ageing telescope in space is falling towards Earth. Now a robot is being sent to rescue it

NASA is teaming up with Katalyst Space Technologies to save its aging Swift Gamma-ray burst explorer, which is slowly falling back to Earth. This daring mission will deploy a robot to boost Swift's orbit, extending its scientific life and marking a significant step in satellite servicing. If successful, it could pave the way for future missions to extend the lives of other aging satellites, including possibly the Hubble Space Telescope, revolutionizing how we maintain and utilize space assets. This initiative could set new standards for space technology and operations.