NASA taps startup to save aging space observatory
Published on: Sept. 25, 2025, 8:27 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
NASA has awarded Katalyst Space Technologies $30 million to rescue its Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from falling into Earth's atmosphere. Katalyst will launch a modified Link spacecraft to dock with and boost the observatory's orbit, demonstrating crucial space-docking technology. This mission highlights the growing U.S.-China space rivalry, with potential implications for satellite maintenance and military operations.
