Swift Observatory in Jeopardy: NASA Launches Emergency Mission
The Swift Observatory, which studies gamma-ray bursts, is facing imminent danger due to recent solar storms pushing its orbit lower. To avert its collision with Earth, NASA has partnered with Katalyst Space Technologies.
Mission Highlights
- Link spacecraft launched to intercept Swift.
- Target: Raise Swift’s orbit by 150 miles.
- Mission completed in just nine months.
- Estimated cost: $30 million.
Significance
The Swift Observatory plays a crucial role in understanding the early universe.
