Reaction Wheel Failures Leave Swift Rescue Mission Spinning in Orbit
Two of Link’s three reaction wheels fail, leaving the Swift rescue mission spinning. Analysis of the crisis, its implications for space servicing, and what it means for you.
Two of Link’s three reaction wheels fail, leaving the Swift rescue mission spinning. Analysis of the crisis, its implications for space servicing, and what it means for you.
NASA’s LINK spacecraft will attempt the first robotic boost of the Swift Observatory, extending its life by a decade. Launch set for July 2 from Kwajalein Atoll.