Efforts Continue to Stabilize LINK Spacecraft for NASA’s Swift Boost
Teams at Katalyst Space are making progress slowing the spin of their LINK spacecraft, which is designed to boost the orbit of NASA’s Swift. The post Efforts Continue to Stabilize LINK Spacecraft for NASA’s Swift Boost appeared first on NASA Science .
Katalyst Space teams are making headway in decelerating the rotation of their LINK spacecraft, which aims to elevate NASA's Swift Observatory orbit. Recent thruster maneuvers have decreased the spin rate from around 9 degrees per second to under 4 degrees per second. Katalyst plans to persist with this strategy to stabilize the spacecraft in the days ahead.
Furthermore, the team has scrutinized LINK's capabilities and confirmed there remain viable options for boosting its position. NASA is collaborating closely with Katalyst to explore revised and innovative stabilization methods. The agency remains committed to updating stakeholders on the progress of LINK's stabilization and forthcoming mission steps.
As of now, LINK is anticipated to converge with Swift towards the close of August. For more details from Katalyst and to stay updated on NASA’s Swift mission, visit https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/swift.
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