Rescuing satellites is harder than it looks -- a growing space junk problem will make doing so ...

Katalyst Space Technologies' LINK spacecraft launched in July 2026 to rescue NASA's Swift Observatory from orbital decay, exemplifying a critical emerging capability as space debris proliferation makes satellite servicing economically and operationally vital. The article outlines technical challenges—identifying safe attachment points, characterising unprepared satellites' mass and motion, and controlling contact dynamics—that separate theoretical rescue from operational reality.

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