Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory
Coverage of Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Nasa plans robotic mission to save ageing space telescope
NASA is launching a robotic mission to rescue the ageing Swift space telescope from atmospheric re-entry. The mission, developed by startup Katalyst, involves a robot retrieving the telescope and moving it to a stable orbit to prevent destruction. Launch was delayed due to weather, with a new attempt scheduled for July 1.
- Swift Boost Mission: An opportunity for science and defense
NASA plans to rescue the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, a 22-year-old space telescope, by launching a robotic spacecraft to boost it into a higher orbit instead of letting it deorbit naturally.
- NASA is hatching a 'fast-paced plan' to boost this space telescope. But first, they'll have to find it
NASA is developing a fast-paced plan to enhance the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory space telescope. The plan requires locating the telescope first before any upgrades can be implemented.
- 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.