Swift Boost Mission Hits Snag | Tech News

NASA’s bold new mission to rescue the aging Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is in chaos — a private spacecraft built by Katalyst Space, designed to boost Swift into a higher orbit, has gone rogue. Launched July 3rd, the LINK craft was supposed to be the first-ever private satellite to perform such a delicate orbital maneuver. But now, it’s spinning wildly after two of its three reaction wheels failed and one thruster system glitched, making communication nearly impossible. NASA and Katalyst are scrambling to regain control using backup thrusters, with hopes pinned on a tight deadline. This high-stakes drama showcases the thrilling, risky frontier of commercial space operations — and why private companies like Katalyst, backed by $12 million and military interest, are reshaping how we keep satellites alive in orbit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/10e2e1ef58544370