Launch of Swift Boost Mission Delayed, Teams Reviewing Data

by | Jul 2, 2026 | Climate Change

The launch of Katalyst’s robotic servicing spacecraft LINK on Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus XL rocket from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, was postponed Thursday. After takeoff of the L-1011 aircraft carrying the Pegasus XL, a launch vehicle issue temporarily prevented teams from deploying the rocket. The date of the next launch attempt for this mission to boost NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory will be determined after teams have reviewed data from today’s attempt.

Monitor NASA’s Swift blog for continued updates:

https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/swift

Alise FisherJuly 2, 2026 7:03AM
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