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Mission to stop an observatory from falling to Earth fails — What’s next?

A mission to stop a space observatory from falling to Earth has failed —…
#NewsBeep #News #Science #Atmosphere #AU #Australia #Earth #failed #failure #Katalyst #KatalystSpaceTechnologies #lesson #LINK #mission #mmnd #NASA #NeilGehrelsSwiftObservatory #Observatory #Orbit #PegasusXL #rendezvous #Satellite #Space #spaceobservatory #Stargazer #statementwednesday #Swift #way #what'snext
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/862360/

"There are no features on Swift that are designed to capture.There’s a lack of documentation to even help us figure out where those features would be if they existed..."

That's surprising.

If it were some old dad's spacecraft (mine, for instance) the docs would be in the "garage" because "I might need this later."

#SwiftObservatory
#PegasusXL
#DivingCatch

https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/07/katalysts-satellite-rescue-mission-is-now-in-pursuit-of-nasas-swift/

https://www.europesays.com/es/643910/ El avión Stargazer despegó y lanzó un cohete Pegasus XL con la nave LINK de Katalyst Space #Ciencia #CienciaYTecnología #CienciaYtecnología #ES #España #KatalystSpace #link #PegasusXL #Science #ScienceAndTechnology #ScienceAndTechnology #Spain #Stargazer #Technology #Tecnología

#NASA:
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Teams have successfully established communications with Katalyst Space’s robotic servicing spacecraft LINK, which is designed to raise the orbit of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory to a higher altitude.
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https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/swift/2026/07/03/teams-make-contact-with-spacecraft-set-to-boost-nasas-swift/

3.7.2026

#GSFC #KatalystSpace #L1011 #LINK #NeilGehrelsSwiftObservatory #NorthropGrumman #PegasusXL #Rakete #Raumfahrt #rocketry #SpaceFlight #Stargazer #Swift #Tristar #Weltraumteleskop

#NASA:
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Mission To Boost NASA’s Swift Launches From Marshall Islands
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"LINK, a robotic servicing spacecraft built by Katalyst Space, launched into orbit on a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket, which was deployed by the company’s Stargazer, a modified L-1011 aircraft, .."

https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/swift/2026/07/03/mission-to-boost-nasas-swift-launches-from-marshall-islands/

3.7.2026

#GSFC #KatalystSpace #L1011 #LINK #NeilGehrelsSwiftObservatory #NorthropGrumman #PegasusXL #Rakete #Raumfahrt #rocketry #SpaceFlight #Stargazer #Swift #Tristar #Weltraumteleskop

https://www.europesays.com/be-nl/96300/ NASA’s reddingsmissie gelanceerd om te voorkomen dat de Swift-ruimtetelescoop in de atmosfeer van de aarde verbrandt #BE #België #Belgium #ionenmotoren #Katalyst #L1011Stargazer #LINKSatelliet #NASA #NorthropGrumman #PegasusRaket #PegasusXl #reddingsmissie #ruimtevaart #Science #ScienceAndTechnology #ScienceAndTechnology #swift #Technologie #Technology #Wetenschap #WetenschapEnTechnologie #WetenschapTechnologie

https://www.europesays.com/de/1141504/ Rettungsmission für NASA-Teleskop: TriStar und Pegasus XL bringen Link in den Orbit #Deutschland #FLUGAktuelles #Germany #Ionenantrieb #KatalystSpace #KwajaleinAtoll #Link #LockheedL1011 #Nasa #NeilGehrelsSwiftWeltraumteleskop #NorthropGrumman #PegasusXL #Raumfahrt #Science #Science&Technology #SwiftBoostMission #Technik #Technology #Wissenschaft #Wissenschaft&Technik

#NASA:
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Launch of Swift Boost Mission Delayed, Teams Reviewing Data

.. launch of .. LINK on .. Pegasus XL rocket .. was postponed Thursday. After takeoff of the L-1011 aircraft carrying the Pegasus XL, a launch vehicle issue temporarily prevented teams from deploying the rocket. ..
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https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/swift/2026/07/02/launch-of-swift-boost-mission-delayed-teams-reviewing-data/

2.7.2026

#GSFC #KatalystSpace #L1011 #LINK #NeilGehrelsSwiftObservatory #NorthropGrumman #PegasusXL #Rakete #Raumfahrt #rocketry #SpaceFlight #Stargazer #Swift #Tristar #Weltraumteleskop

🚀 Countdown alert! Pegasus XL ignites on its Swift Boost Mission in just 14 hours! Feel the suspense as we near the July 1st liftoff at 09:43 GMT. 🌌 Will you be watching live? Join us for real-time tracking and a front-row seat to history in the making! Check out the full countdown here: https://orbitalradar.com/launch-schedule. With 28,858 objects soaring above, space is buzzing with excitement! #SpaceLaunch #OrbitalRadar #PegasusXL

#NASA:
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Launch of Mission to Boost NASA’s Swift Scrubs Due to Weather

The launch of Katalyst Space’s robotic servicing spacecraft LINK .., was postponed Tuesday due to unfavorable weather .. next launch attempt is targeted for no earlier than Wednesday, July 1, at 9:43 p.m. UTC+12, ..
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https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/swift/2026/06/30/launch-of-mission-to-boost-nasas-swift-scrubs-due-to-weather/

#GSFC #KatalystSpace #L1011 #LINK #NeilGehrelsSwiftObservatory #NorthropGrumman #PegasusXL #Rakete #Raumfahrt #rocketry #SpaceFlight #Stargazer #Swift #Tristar #Weltraumteleskop

🚀 Heads up, space fans! The Pegasus XL takes the stage tomorrow with the Swift Boost Mission! In just ~21h, get ready to witness another leap into the stars. Dive into a universe of excitement as this bird soars into the great void! Track every moment and countdown live at https://orbitalradar.com/launch-schedule. With 28,874 objects whizzing around our planet, stay tuned to the action! 🌌 #SpaceLaunch #PegasusXL #OrbitalRadar

#NASA:
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Partners, NASA Ready for June Launch of Swift Boost Mission
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".. mission to raise the orbit of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is poised for launch no earlier than Tuesday, June 30, 6:23 a.m. EDT (10:23 p.m. UTC+12), from Kwajalein Atoll, .."

https://science.nasa.gov/missions/swift/swift-boost-mission/partners-nasa-ready-for-june-launch-of-swift-boost-mission/

26.6.2026

#GSFC #KatalystSpace #L1011 #LINK #NASA #NeilGehrelsSwiftObservatory #NorthropGrumman #PegasusXL #Rakete #Raumfahrt #rocketry #SpaceFlight #Stargazer #Swift #Tristar #Weltraumteleskop

🚀 Count down to lift-off! The Pegasus XL is poised to launch the Swift Boost Mission in just 39 hours! 🌌 With 28,751 objects swirling above us, this launch adds to the cosmos! Get ready to witness history in motion — track real-time and catch the countdown at https://orbitalradar.com/launch-schedule. Feel the space thrill, join the cosmic journey! #PegasusXL #SwiftBoostMission #OrbitalRadar

🚀 Countdown to Launch Day! The Pegasus XL is about to take the Swift Boost Mission to new heights! 🌌 In ~48 hours, this marvel launches into orbit and joins over 28,719 objects we are currently tracking. Want a front-row seat to this cosmic event? Dive into real-time tracking and a countdown at https://orbitalradar.com/launch-schedule! Don't miss a moment of the excitement! #PegasusXL #SpaceLaunch #OrbitalRadar

Rescue mission for NASA’s $500 million space telescope passes key testing milestone

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/05/08/rescue-mission-for-nasas-500-million-space-telescope-passes-key-testing-milestone/

#FlugRevue:
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Rettung des NASA-Forschungssatelliten Swift
Letzte TriStar auf kniffliger Raumfahrtmission

Die Lockheed L-1011 TriStar von Northrop Grumman kommt im Juni 2026 wieder als fliegende Raketenstartrampe zum Einsatz.
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https://www.flugrevue.de/raumfahrt/letzte-lockheed-tristar-auf-kniffliger-raumfahrtmission/

5.12.2025

#KatalystSpace #LINK #Luftfahrt #L1011 #NorthropGrumman #PegasusXL #Raumfahrt #Satellten #SpaceFlight #Stargazer #Swift #TriStar #Weltraumteleskop

At 9:59 pm ET, our #NASAICON satellite successfully air-launched over the Atlantic Ocean on @northropgrumman’s #PegasusXL rocket! Now in orbit, our ICON mission will help scientists better understand the dynamic region where Earth meets space. Details: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-spacecraft-launches-on-mission-to-explore-frontier-of-space?utm_source=TWITTER&utm_medium=NASA&utm_campaign=NASASocial&linkId=75116612 

RT @NASA_LSP
WE HAVE #NASAICON SEPARATION! Thanks for the great ride @northropgrumman #PegasusXL!

3, 2, 1 DROP! @northropgrumman’s Stargazer aircraft released the #PegasusXL rocket that is carrying our #NASAICON satellite to orbit. Watch our live coverage: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqxodOpVlXKv

LIVE NOW: Upcoming launch! Our #NASAICON mission, studying the region where our weather from below meets space weather above is scheduled to be air-launched aboard @northropgrumman's #PegasusXL rocket at 9:30pm ET. Tune in: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqxodOpVlXKv

RT @NASASun
It's launch day for ICON! The satellite will head to space aboard a @northropgrumman #PegasusXL rocket, carried out to the launch point by the L-1011 Stargazer airplane. Go behind the scenes on board the plane giving ICON a ride to space https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0Hx1Qe07ig&feature=youtu.be  #NASAICON

Upcoming launch! Our #NASAICON mission, studying the region where our weather from below meets space weather above is scheduled to be air-launched at 9:30pm ET on Oct. 9 by @northropgrumman's #PegasusXL rocket. Here's how you can watch: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-to-broadcast-launch-of-mission-to-study-the-frontier-of-space?utm_source=TWITTER&utm_medium=NASA&utm_campaign=NASASocial&linkId=74700415