Engineers race to save stricken LINK rescue spacecraft before it's too late
Engineers are working to stabilize the LINK rescue spacecraft after it experienced mechanical failures and unexpected spinning in orbit. The mission is critical to saving NASA's Swift space telescope from atmospheric reentry.
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The failure of this private rescue mission could result in the loss of a valuable scientific asset, highlighting the risks and complexities of private-sector space operations.
Launches & Spacecraft Engineers race to save stricken LINK rescue spacecraft before it's too late News By Mike Wall Published 7 August 2026 Teams have succeeded in reducing LINK's spin, but more work needs to be done.
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Click for next article Artist's illustration of Katalyst Space Technologies' LINK spacecraft meeting up with NASA's Swift space telescope in Earth orbit. (Image credit: NASA) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A private rescue spacecraft is having troubles of its own in Earth orbit.
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