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Testing Begins for Katalyst-NASA Swift Boost Mission - NASA Science

Katalyst Space Technologies begins environmental tests of the LINK servicing spacecraft at NASA Goddard for the Swift boost mission.
Swift Observatory will be boosted to a higher orbit to extend its operational lifetime.
The effort aims to preserve Swift's science operations while showcasing a new servicing capability.
The mission supports NASA's shift toward flexible, cost-effective servicing of spacecraft in orbit.
Swift’s orbital decay due to atmospheric drag has prompted testing for a potential revival of its science program.
The LINK spacecraft will be integrated with the Swift mission at Wallops Flight Facility after tests.
Swift observations were paused temporarily to conserve power and reduce drag during testing.
NASA and Katalyst emphasize a blueprint for future servicing of aging missions.
NASA plans to use the LINK servicing craft to enable Swift's continued science operations.

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