Companies including Link, Katalyst Space Technologies, and Northrop Grumman are working on raising the orbit of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory to extend its operational lifespan.
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Updated Jul 9
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What happened
Companies including Link, Katalyst Space Technologies, and Northrop Grumman are working on raising the orbit of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory to extend its operational lifespan.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Katalyst's LINK spacecraft is targeting the rescue of the Swift telescope.1 source
Katalyst is working with partners to service the Swift Observatory using a rocket provided by Northrop Grumman.1 source
- Link is involved in the ongoing efforts to develop rescue technology for space debris and discussing the current status of the Swift telescope.Sub-event
Observatory operational lifespan extended via orbit raise using Pegasus XL rocket.1 source