SpaceGizmodoabout 1 hour ago
NASA Ends Swift Rescue After LINK Failure
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NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies ended the mission to boost the Swift Observatory after LINK's attitude control failed. Two reaction wheels failed, causing LINK to tumble. Swift will likely burn up in Earth's atmosphere by the end of 2026. LINK will still attempt rendezvous operations.
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