Katalyst’s satellite rescue mission is now in pursuit of NASA’s Swift
Summary
Ars Technica reports on Katalyst Space Technologies' Link satellite mission pursuing NASA's Swift observatory. The mission uses a Pegasus XL rocket launched from Kwajalein Atoll, with Link designed to rendezvous, inspect, and lift Swift into a higher orbit using robotic arms and plasma propulsion. The piece emphasizes the technical challenges, timeline, and potential implications for commercial space servicing.