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A small company built and launched a first-ever satellite rescue mission in just nine months to save a NASA observatory from falling out of orbit. The Link spacecraft is now chasing down the Swift telescope in a daring attempt to extend its life by years.
A groundbreaking space rescue mission is underway as NASA prepares to launch a robotic spacecraft that will boost a decaying satellite back into orbit, saving 20 years of scientific work. The four-vehicle operation marks a new era in extending the life of valuable space technology.
A robotic spacecraft is launching this month to save a billion-dollar satellite from burning up in Earth's atmosphere. The daring rescue mission will use four different vehicles working together to pull off something never done before.
A powerful weather satellite is tracking dangerous storms over Nepal in real time, helping rescue teams stay safe after a devastating glacier collapse. The technology spots lightning 500 times per second to predict flash floods and landslides before they strike.
A spacecraft tumbling through space at high speed is back under control, and engineers are preparing to rescue a beloved NASA telescope. The mission to save a 22-year-old observatory just got a second chance.
Two teenage hikers lost in snowy backcountry used their iPhone's emergency satellite feature to call for help, leading to a dramatic nighttime helicopter rescue. Their safe return highlights how new technology and prepared rescue teams are saving lives in the mountains.
A two-armed robot just launched on a mission to save aging satellites by attaching life-extending jetpacks, turning space junk into functional technology. It's part of a growing effort to keep spacecraft running longer and save millions in replacement costs.
A woman trapped on rocks below San Francisco's famous Cliff House was dramatically rescued by firefighters as ocean waves crashed around her. She walked away safe thanks to a daring rope rescue at one of the city's most scenic spots.
A rescue team in South Africa pulled off a dramatic ocean rescue when Bean, an Australian Shepherd, was swept into a rip current and dragged more than 650 feet offshore. Thanks to quick thinking and teamwork, the hypothermic pup made it home safe.
A 22-year-old NASA telescope facing a fiery death will be saved by a robotic rescue craft in a historic first. The mission could change how we handle aging satellites forever.
A dog trapped on a narrow ledge 35 feet down a cliff in Kentucky was rescued after its owner heard faint barking four days after it went missing. The Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team used high-angle rope techniques to bring the pup home safely.
A startup built a rescue satellite in record time to save a beloved space telescope from crashing to Earth. The impossible mission launches June 27, proving innovation can happen at lightning speed when it matters most.
A hiker trapped on a steep cliff face in Vernon was safely rescued by specialized firefighters using rope equipment. The dramatic Wednesday evening rescue ended with no injuries and showcased the life-saving skills of the Technical Rescue Team.
When a small plane flipped over on a remote Alaska sandbar, rescue heroes used satellite signals to find four survivors 60 miles from the nearest town. One person with a back injury and three others made it home safely thanks to swift action and smart technology.
Wyoming firefighters climbed a 35-foot ladder in single-digit temperatures to rescue two adults, a child, and even a cat from a burning apartment building. Helmet camera footage captured the dramatic rescue as a panicked mother pleaded, "My baby, please."
Arnold firefighters reunited two trapped ducklings with their worried mother after a 36-minute rescue operation at a shopping plaza. It's the second time in a year the crew has saved ducklings at Arnold shopping centers.
When someone became trapped in a park's cascading water feature at 4 a.m., Kentucky firefighters used specialized rope rescue techniques to bring them to safety. The coordinated effort showcased how trained responders and teamwork can save lives in unexpected situations.
An Alpine rescue team in France pulled off a dramatic save when a paraglider crashed into a mountain cliff and landed on a narrow ledge more than 600 feet above ground. The daring rescue ended with the best possible news: not a single injury. ---
A wildlife ambulance crew in East Sussex discovered a tiny mouse hitchhiking on their windscreen while racing to save a trapped deer. Both animals got the help they needed, proving no rescue is too big or too small.
A quick-thinking fire crew pulled an injured swimmer to safety after a dangerous fall at a New York gorge. Despite the treacherous terrain and a 45-minute technical rescue, everyone made it home.
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