Katalyst Launches Robotic Spacecraft to Rescue Aging Satellite, Showcases New Orbital Capture Technology

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On July 3, NASA and the Arizona-based startup Katalyst launched a robotic spacecraft over the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, tasked with rescuing an aging NASA observation satellite while showcasing new orbital capture technology. The half-ton spacecraft, named LINK, was specifically built to save the $500 million Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory satellite. It will capture the damaged satellite and send it into a higher, more stable orbit, potentially extending its operational life by several years.
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