NASA launched this spacecraft to save a satellite. Now, it needs saving too - Space
A NASA-funded spacecraft named LINK, designed to service the Swift observatory, is experiencing technical malfunctions shortly after launch. The spacecraft is currently struggling with attitude control and communication issues due to reaction wheel failures.
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The failure of a mission intended to repair another satellite highlights the high risks and technical complexities inherent in orbital maintenance operations.
Launches & Spacecraft NASA launched this spacecraft to save a space telescope. Now, it needs saving too News By Brett Tingley Published 29 July 2026 The failure with the LINK spacecraft's reaction wheel is slightly ironic.
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Click for next article A collage of a Katalyst spacecraft and the NASA Swift observatory it will try to save after launch (Image credit: NASA/Katalyst Space) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 1 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Things aren't going so well for NASA's latest satellite rescue mission.
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