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Story summary
- Katalyst Space Technologies' spacecraft Link reentered Earth’s atmosphere on Sept. 25, 2026, ending the Swift rescue.
- The $30 million NASA-sponsored mission launched July 3, 2026 to lift Swift Observatory to a higher orbit.
- Link lost two reaction wheels, spun after a valve failure, and insufficient fuel forced rescue abort in August.
- Katalyst guided Link’s arms within 7-9 miles (12-15 km) of Swift and photographed the telescope.
- CEO Ghonhee Lee said the mission’s lessons will support future satellite-recovery.
