A local news story is unfolding as NASA works to prevent a telescope from falling back to Earth. The space agency has initiated a rescue mission to save the aging telescope. The mission involves a significant investment, with a salvage operation costing $30 million.

A robotic system will be used to attempt to save the telescope. Further details about the rescue mission, including the planned launch of the robotic lifesaver, are available from KPRC 2 in Houston, which is following the story as it develops.