NASA hires startup for rescue mission to save falling Swift Observatory by 2026
Published on: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:54 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
NASA’s Swift Observatory, launched in 2004 to study gamma-ray bursts, is facing a 90% likelihood of uncontrolled re-entry by late 2026 due to atmospheric drag. To extend its mission, NASA has enlisted Katalyst Space Technologies to use their spacecraft, LINK, to boost its orbit. The tight timeline, cost constraints, and unique orbit make this a […]
