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Swift Boost Mission

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NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is orbiting the Earth, but also slowly sinking. Katalyst Space’s LINK robotic servicing spacecraft will launch into orbit aboard a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket, then attempt to capture and raise the Swift Observatory satellite over the course of several months.

The launch date was Friday, July 3, 2026 at 8:36 AM (UTC).

Provider
Vehicle
Location
Stargazer L-1011
Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site
Marshall Islands
Launch Date
Friday, July 3, 2026
Launch Time
8:36 AM (UTC)
Result Success
COSPAR ID 2026-152

Previous Attempts

Jun 30, 2026 10:17 AM — Scrubbed
Jul 1, 2026 9:43 AM — Scrubbed
Jul 2, 2026 9:09 AM — Scrubbed
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