NASA Prepares for Pioneering Swift Telescope Orbital Rescue Mission

NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies are finalizing preparations for a historic orbital servicing mission on June 30, 2026, to save the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. The "Swift Boost" mission will use the LINK satellite to grapple the 22-year-old telescope, which lacks propulsion, and tow it to a stable orbit, preventing its re-entry. This $30 million endeavor demonstrates crucial in-orbit servicing capabilities, aiming to preserve a valuable scientific asset and advance future space exploration.