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NASA prepares for daring rescue to save aging telescope from falling to Earth

NASA will attempt a daring space rescue mission as soon as Tuesday morning to prevent an aging telescope from falling back to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.

Published June 30, 2026, 2:40 AM

Updated June 30, 2026, 3:43 AM1.2K

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NASA prepares for daring rescue to save aging telescope from falling to Earth

NASA will attempt a daring space rescue mission as soon as Tuesday morning to prevent an aging telescope from falling back to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.

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NASA prepares for daring rescue to save aging telescope from falling to Earth

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