NASA and Katalyst Space have jointly decided to halt the planned operation of the LINK spacecraft regarding the extension of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's science mission. The decision stems from an existing commercial spacecraft attitude control problem impacting the LINK vehicle’s functionality. Despite this setback, the LINK spacecraft remains scheduled for rendezvous and proximity operations with the Swift Observatory. These maneuvers are intended to gather data during the encounter. NASA officials confirmed that no new timeline has been established following this change in operational plans as of Wednesday.
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