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NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies representatives will discuss a plan today to boost the orbit of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory.
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Washington, Greenbelt, Marshall Islands
Who
NASA, Katalyst Space Technologies, Shawn Domagal-Goldman, Brad Cenko, Kieran Wilson, Robert Lamontagne, Wes Collier
What
NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies representatives will discuss a plan today to boost the orbit of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:07:45 GMT · 2h 36m ago
Where
Washington, Greenbelt, Marshall Islands ·
Why
The Swift telescope is being dragged down by Earth's atmosphere and needs its orbit raised to extend its operational life.
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This mission, if successful, will be the first time a private spacecraft links with a robotic U.S. government satellite to extend its operational life, preventing the Swift telescope from a fiery re-entry and allowing it to continue studying gamma-ray bursts.
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