Katalyst Space Technologies
Coverage of Katalyst Space Technologies in the Nexus archive.
- NASA launched an emergency mission to stop the Swift Observatory from crashing to Earth
NASA has launched an emergency mission with Katalyst Space Technologies' Link spacecraft to intercept the Swift Observatory, which is at risk of crashing to Earth due to solar storms lowering its orbit. The goal is to raise the observatory's altitude by 150 miles to prevent it from burning up in the atmosphere.
- Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth
A spacecraft named Link, developed by Katalyst Space Technologies and launched by Northrop Grumman, aims to rescue NASA's Swift Observatory from falling back to Earth due to solar storms. The mission seeks to boost the telescope's orbit to continue its cosmic observations, with NASA funding $30 million for the operation. A similar salvage effort may be planned for the Hubble Space Telescope in the future.
- Daring rescue mission launches to save a 3,200-pound NASA observatory from an untimely end
NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is at risk of reentering Earth's atmosphere, prompting a commercial rescue mission by Katalyst Space Technologies to boost its orbit. A robotic satellite named LINK was launched via a Pegasus XL rocket to capture and raise the observatory's altitude.
- Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth
A three-armed spacecraft launched to rescue NASA’s Swift Observatory, which is at risk of crashing to Earth due to solar storms. Katalyst Space Technologies, with Northrop Grumman, aims to boost the telescope’s orbit by 150 miles to extend its mission tracking cosmic events like gamma ray bursts.
- Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth
A three-armed spacecraft launched to rescue NASA’s Swift Observatory, which is at risk of crashing to Earth due to solar storms. Katalyst Space Technologies' Link spacecraft, carried by Northrop Grumman's Pegasus rocket, aims to capture the telescope and boost its orbit to extend its mission.
- Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth
A spacecraft launched to rescue NASA's Swift Observatory, which is at risk of crashing due to solar storms; Katalyst Space Technologies, funded by NASA, aims to boost its orbit to extend its mission.
- Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASA
A last-minute software issue delayed NASA's satellite rescue mission, but the problem was resolved, allowing another launch attempt. The mission, led by Northrop Grumman and Katalyst Space Technologies, aims to save the Swift Observatory from crashing by October. NASA paused the telescope's operations to preserve its orbit, and the salvage operation is valued at $30 million.
- Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASA
A last-minute launch problem delayed a NASA satellite rescue mission, preventing the release of the Pegasus rocket carrying a robotic spacecraft to save the Swift Observatory. The mission, led by Katalyst Space Technologies, aims to prevent the telescope from crashing by October, with no new launch date set.
- Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASA
A last-minute launch problem delayed a NASA satellite rescue mission aimed at saving the Swift Observatory. Northrop Grumman's rocket-launching plane failed to release the Pegasus rocket carrying a robotic spacecraft built by Katalyst Space Technologies, which is intended to prevent the telescope from crashing by October.
- NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
NASA is collaborating with Katalyst Space Technologies to launch a robotic mission to boost the aging Swift Observatory into a higher orbit to prevent its re-entry. A spacecraft named Link will rendezvous with Swift and raise its orbit, with the mission aiming to extend the telescope's operational life. Similar efforts may later target the Hubble Space Telescope.
- Nasa turns to robotic spacecraft to save telescope from falling back to Earth
NASA is using a robotic spacecraft developed by Katalyst Space Technologies to boost the Swift Observatory to a higher orbit, preventing it from falling back to Earth. The $30 million mission aims to extend the telescope's operational life for observing cosmic explosions.
- NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
NASA is collaborating with Katalyst Space Technologies to launch a robotic spacecraft, named Link, to rescue the aging Swift Observatory from Earth's atmosphere by boosting it to a higher orbit. The mission aims to prevent the telescope from re-entering Earth's atmosphere due to intensified solar activity, with potential future plans to stabilize the Hubble Space Telescope.
- NASA plans daring robotic rescue mission to prevent an aging space telescope from falling back to Earth, and the legendary Hubble could be next
NASA is partnering with Katalyst Space Technologies to launch a robotic mission to boost the aging Swift Observatory to a higher orbit using a three-armed spacecraft named Link. The mission aims to prevent Swift from reentering Earth's atmosphere due to declining solar activity effects, with potential future plans to rescue the Hubble Space Telescope using similar technology.
- NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
NASA is collaborating with Katalyst Space Technologies to launch a robotic spacecraft named Link to boost the Swift Observatory into a higher orbit to prevent its re-entry. The mission aims to extend Swift's operational lifespan amid heightened solar activity causing orbital decay, with potential future applications for the Hubble Space Telescope.
- NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
NASA is launching a $30 million mission to rescue the Swift Observatory from orbital decay using Katalyst Space Technologies' robotic spacecraft. The mission aims to boost Swift to a higher orbit to prevent its re-entry, with plans to potentially apply similar technology to save the Hubble Space Telescope in the future.
- NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
NASA is collaborating with Katalyst Space Technologies to launch a robotic spacecraft named Lift to rescue the aging Swift Observatory from re-entering Earth's atmosphere by boosting it to a higher orbit. The mission aims to extend Swift's operational life and potentially serve as a model for future satellite salvage operations, including for the Hubble Space Telescope.
- NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
NASA is partnering with Katalyst Space Technologies to launch a robotic spacecraft named Lift to boost the Swift Observatory into a higher orbit, preventing it from re-entering Earth's atmosphere due to solar activity. The mission aims to extend Swift's operational life and could pave the way for future satellite rescues, including NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.
- A bold satellite rescue mission came together in record time, but will it work?
NASA partnered with Katalyst Space Technologies to build and launch a satellite to rescue the Swift astronomy mission from crashing to Earth. The $30 million contract requires Katalyst to develop a servicing spacecraft to boost Swift's orbit within a year.
- NASA's bid to save Swift from fiery death passes another hurdle
NASA's rescue mission for the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has passed another hurdle with the completion of environmental tests at Goddard Space Flight Center. The mission aims to save the observatory from a fiery death due to its decaying orbit. The LINK robotic servicing spacecraft is on track to launch in June 2026.