To Save Aging Space Telescope, NASA Taps Startup to Push It Farther Into Space

Private spacecraft will give NASA's Swift space telescope an orbital boost in 2026 in 1st-of-its-kind mission

Katalyst Space Technologies has scored a contract to raise the altitude of NASA's Swift Observatory, which has been hunting for gamma-ray bursts from low Earth orbit for more than two decades.

NASA awards Katalyst Space contract to reboost Swift spacecraft

NASA has awarded a $30 million contract to a startup to attempt to boost the orbit of an astronomy satellite before it reenters next year. The post NASA awards Katalyst Space contract to reboost Swift spacecraft appeared first on SpaceNews.

Katalyst to Rescue NASA's $500 Million Observatory

Katalyst to Rescue NASA's $500 Million Observatory NASA has enlisted the services of Arizona-based startup Katalyst to forestall the descent of its $500 million orbiting observatory back into Earth's atmosphere. This bold move involves launching a mission designed to propel the observatory further into space.The U.S. space agency allocated $30 million to Katalyst Space Technologies, commissioning them to deploy a modified 'Link' spacecraft to th…

To save aging space telescope, NASA taps startup to push it farther into space

WASHINGTON :NASA has tapped startup Katalyst to save a $500 million orbiting observatory from falling into Earth's atmosphere by launching a spacecraft meant to push it farther into space, NASA and Katalyst said.The U.S. space agency awarded the Arizona-based Katalyst Space Technologies $30 million to send a

NASA awards Katalyst contract to boost Swift Observatory

New Delhi: NASA has awarded a contract to Katalyst Space Technologies to raise the orbit of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. A servicing spacecraft by Katalyst will rendezvous with the Swift Obvservatory in orbit, and raise it to a higher altitude. The operation will extend the lifetime of the mission, and demonstrate a key capability for the future of space exploration. The Swift Observatory was launched in 2004 to observe mysterious and ene…

NASA Selects Firm for Swift Spacecraft Orbit Enhancement

Pioneering Innovation: NASA’s Collaboration with Katalyst Space Technologies In a remarkable stride towards fostering innovation within the American space industry, NASA has awarded a pivotal contract to Katalyst Space Technologies, based in Flagstaff, Arizona. This collaboration aims to elevate the orbit of a spacecraft, marking a significant step forward in the realm of space exploration. […]