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NASA Ends Swift Rescue Boost After LINK Spacecraft Failures
Key Takeaways
- NASA and Katalyst abandoned the orbit boost meant to extend the Swift telescope’s life.
- Failures in reaction wheels and thrusters left the LINK servicing spacecraft unable to complete the mission.
- The spacecraft may still perform rendezvous and proximity operations to generate lessons for future servicing missions.
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DT Editorial Team··via newatlas.com