A robotic spacecraft is attempting an unprecedented salvage mission to rescue the decaying Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from atmospheric reentry. This high-risk effort marks the first time an American robotic craft will attempt to service an uncrewed U.S. government satellite.
A mission to boost the aging Swift gamma-ray telescope's orbit has been paused following a failure to deploy the rocket. NASA is evaluating if a secondary launch attempt is feasible.
NASA has contracted Katalyst Space Technologies to perform a robotic rescue of the Swift telescope, which is experiencing rapid orbital decay. The mission aims to prevent the satellite's reentry and preserve its ability to study cosmic events.
NASA has contracted Katalyst Space Technologies to perform an autonomous rescue of the aging Swift telescope, which is losing altitude due to solar activity. The mission aims to demonstrate in-orbit maintenance and extend the lifespan of critical scientific assets.