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NASA's Swift observatory rescue mission faces critical issues

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NASA's mission to rescue the Swift observatory has encountered significant problems. The LINK probe, designed to dock with and boost Swift's orbit, is now spinning uncontrollably due to attitude control issues and partial thruster system failure. While communication with LINK is maintained, engineers are working to stabilize the probe using its electric propulsion thrusters before determining if the original rescue plan is still feasible. AI

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mariella Moon) ·

    The spacecraft NASA sent to rescue the falling Swift observatory is in trouble

    NASA sent a spacecraft called LINK to rescue a falling telescope, but it's now unclear if it can accomplish its mission.

  2. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    NASA Swift rescue mission spins into trouble during commissioning

    Two reaction wheels are out and comms sporadic as controllers work to stabilize LINK

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