On July 4, 2026, an air-launched rocket was deployed over the Pacific Ocean to initiate a mission aimed at rescuing NASA's Swift satellite, which is at risk of falling out of orbit. This mission marks the first of its kind, following NASA's request for commercial companies to propose solutions for rapidly constructing and launching a small satellite to assist Swift. Katalyst Space Technologies was awarded a contract by NASA in September 2025 to develop and launch this mission. Approximately nine months later, Katalyst's Link satellite, weighing nearly half a ton, is now successfully in orbit. The rapid development and launch of this satellite is notable, as such projects typically require several years.
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Katalyst Space Technologies Launches Mission to Rescue NASA's Swift Satellite
Katalyst Space Technologies has launched a mission to rescue NASA's Swift satellite, which is in danger of losing its orbit. This mission, the first of its kind, follows a contract awarded by NASA to Katalyst in September 2025. The Link satellite is now successfully in orbit, completing a project that usually takes several years in under a year.
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Katalyst's satellite rescue mission is now in pursuit of NASA's Swift
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Katalyst Space Technologies Launches Mission to Rescue NASA's Swift Satellite