Phys.org·3 min read·medium
Pegasus launch to deploy LINK for months‑long orbit boost of aging Swift
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Jeanette Kazmierczak
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NASA is preparing to launch the LINK robotic servicing satellite to boost the orbit of the aging Swift Observatory. The mission aims to prevent the satellite from re-entering Earth's atmosphere due to increased orbital drag caused by solar activity.
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Extending the life of space observatories is critical for ongoing scientific research into cosmic phenomena.
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The article is a straightforward technical report on a space mission.
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