Katalyst Space nears end of attempted Swift reboost mission

An image released by Katalyst Space Technologies shows the three main electric thrusters firing on its Link spacecraft. Credit: Katalyst Space Technologies

WASHINGTON — Katalyst Space is wrapping up operations of a spacecraft intended to reboost a NASA space telescope but which instead became a technology demonstration for satellite servicing.

To continue reading this article:

You’ll also receive our weekly Editor’s Choice, SpaceNews This Week and Opinions newsletters. Opt-out at any time.

Katalyst Space nears end of attempted Swift reboost mission

Other newsrooms on this story

Related reading

Katalyst Space using Swift reboost spacecraft to aid future satellite servicing…

Katalyst Space makes progress in restoring control of Swift servicing spacecraft

Katalyst Space and NASA abandon plans for Swift reboost

NASA to Preview Katalyst Mission to Boost Swift Spacecraft’s Orbit - NASA

NASA launched this spacecraft to save a satellite. Now, it needs saving too

Spacecraft Sent to Rescue NASA Telescope Is Having Its Own Issues