NASA's Swift Observatory: A Rescue Mission by Pegasus XL Rocket
Автор: New Wave Media
Загружено: 2025-11-19
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The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is facing a critical situation as its orbit decays, threatening an uncontrolled reentry into Earth's atmosphere. In a daring rescue attempt, NASA has awarded Katalyst Space Technologies with a $30 million contract to boost the observatory's orbit. The chosen rocket for this mission is the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL, an air-dropped vehicle that hasn't flown since 2021. This video explores the reasons behind the rocket selection, the challenges of reaching Swift's unique orbit, and the race against time to save this valuable NASA asset.
Discover why the Pegasus XL is the perfect fit for the mission, despite its long hiatus, and how it will attempt to extend the life of the Swift observatory, which has been operational since 2004, capturing data on gamma-ray bursts.
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