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Link satellite

Coverage of Link satellite in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 28 · 21:33 UTCMost recent: Aug 1 · 18:20 UTC
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Katalyst Space Technologiesorganization3NASAorganization3Swift gamma-ray observatorytopic1cold gas thrusterstopic1Swift telescopetopic1thruster problemstopic1solar activitytopic1Swift telescopetelescope1Associated Press Health and Science Departmentorganization1Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Educationorganization1Robert Wood Johnson Foundationorganization1
Recent coverage
  • TECHNOLOGYAug 1 · 18:20 UTCARS TECHNICA
    Here's how engineers plan to save the satellite sent to save NASA's Swift mission

    The Link satellite, designed to rescue NASA's Swift gamma-ray observatory, experienced a loss of control due to spinning on multiple axes and failed reaction wheels. Engineers are addressing issues with cold gas thrusters to stabilize the spacecraft, which was contracted by NASA to boost Swift's orbit.

  • SCIENCEJul 28 · 21:33 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Private mission to rescue NASA's aging telescope runs into its own trouble

    Katalyst Space Technologies' Link satellite, intended to rescue NASA's Swift telescope, is experiencing thruster problems causing an uncontrollable spin. The mission aims to boost Swift's orbit to prevent its fall, with NASA providing $30 million in funding.

  • TECHNOLOGYJul 28 · 21:33 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Private mission to rescue NASA's aging telescope runs into its own trouble

    A private mission by Katalyst Space Technologies to rescue NASA's aging Swift telescope has encountered thruster problems, causing its Link satellite to spin uncontrollably and disrupt communications. NASA is funding the $30 million effort to prevent Swift from crashing to Earth this fall, with the mission still considered viable despite the setback.