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Lockheed L 1011 Stargazer

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NASA's vintage L-1011 Stargazer aircraft to rescue sinking Swift Observatory in historic air-launch mission

NASA is launching a historic rescue mission using the world's last flying Lockheed L-1011 Stargazer aircraft to boost the sinking Swift Observatory before its potential reentry in 2026.
June 19, 2026
NASA Swift Observatory Lockheed L-1011 Stargazer Pegasus XL space rescue orbital maintenance