NASA is launching the experimental satellite LINK to rescue the… (обсерватория · спутник · орбита)
NASA is launching the experimental satellite LINK to rescue the rapidly degrading Swift space observatory. The mission involves docking with the observatory and gradually raising its orbit to prevent atmospheric re-entry expected in October.
Consensus
- The satellite LINK was launched on July 4, 2024
- The launch occurred from Kwajalein Atoll in the southern Pacific Ocean
- The rocket used was Stargazer (L-1011) carrying a robotized satellite LINK
- The Swift space observatory is descending rapidly and will re-enter Earth's atmosphere by October
- NASA plans to dock LINK with Swift and raise its orbit over two months
Points of divergence
- LINK satellite has been functioning in normal mode since launch — interfax
- The launch date was announced as June 30, 2024 at 06:23 local time (13:23 MSK) — vesti
Coverage (7 sources)
- Experimental tug satellite LINK deployed in orbit is operating normally — Интерфакс
- Launch of NASA satellite to rescue falling orbital observatory postponed again — Интерфакс
- NASA to attempt third launch of tug satellite on Wednesday to rescue degrading observatory — Интерфакс
- Launch of NASA satellite to rescue falling orbital observatory postponed by one day — Интерфакс
- NASA to launch tug satellite Tuesday to rescue orbiting observatory — Интерфакс
- NASA prepares to launch satellite to save orbiting observatory — Вести
- NASA prepares for mission to rescue falling orbital observatory — Интерфакс