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Listen live: NASA, Katalyst discussing bold plan to boost orbit of Swift space telescope

NASA and representatives of the company Katalyst will discuss their plan to boost the orbit of the Swift space telescope, during a press conference today (June 17) that starts at 11 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT). Listen live here and read our preview story.

Mission Preview: NASA-Katalyst Swift Orbit Boost (June 17, 2026) - YouTube Mission Preview: NASA-Katalyst Swift Orbit Boost (June 17, 2026) - YouTube
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