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LINK's Spin Complicates NASA's Swift Rescue Mission
science26 days ago

LINK's Spin Complicates NASA's Swift Rescue Mission

NASA's LINK servicing spacecraft, built by Katalyst Space Technologies, is grappling with attitude-control issues after two of its three reaction wheels failed, causing it to spin and experience intermittent communications as engineers work to stabilize it. LINK is intended to rendezvous with the aging Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory to nudge it into a safer, higher orbit and extend Swift's life, since Swift has about a 50% chance of uncontrolled reentry by mid-2026. NASA paused on-board science on Swift to buy time, and future plans depend on LINK's health and updated guidance and propulsion to approach and capture Swift if feasible.

via Gizmodo|
#gamma-ray-bursts#link#nasa
NASA to rescue Swift telescope with in-space rendezvous and robotic LINK
science1 month ago

NASA to rescue Swift telescope with in-space rendezvous and robotic LINK

NASA plans a mission to send a robotic LINK spacecraft to capture and boost the Swift Observatory into a higher orbit to prevent re-entry, extending its gamma-ray burst research. The plan involves Northrop Grumman’s Stargazer plane deploying a Pegasus XL rocket carrying LINK after takeoff from the Marshall Islands; Katalyst Space Technologies built LINK under a $30 million contract. If successful, the mission would demonstrate in‑orbit servicing at a fraction of the cost of a new mission and could extend Swift’s science return beyond its 2004 launch.

via NBC News|
#in-orbit-servicing#link#nasa
Commercial robot to rescue NASA’s aging Swift space telescope
space2 months ago

Commercial robot to rescue NASA’s aging Swift space telescope

NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory—launched in 2004 and now tumbling in low Earth orbit due to solar-driven drag—could be saved by LINK, a seven‑month-built robotic spacecraft from Katalyst Space Technologies that would capture Swift and raise its orbit using a Pegasus XL launch; if successful, it would mark the first commercial in‑space servicing of a government satellite, otherwise the observatory could reenter uncontrolled.

via Space Daily|
#katalyst-space-technologies#link#pegasus-xl
NASA plots daring private rescue to save the Swift observatory
space2 months ago

NASA plots daring private rescue to save the Swift observatory

NASA is planning an unprecedented rescue to save the Swift gamma-ray burst observatory from a rapidly decaying low-Earth orbit by launching the LINK robotic servicing spacecraft on a Pegasus XL to capture and boost Swift to a higher orbit, extending its mission life and marking the first time a commercial vehicle would service a government satellite not designed for in-space servicing.

via USA Today|
#katalyst-space#link#nasa
NASA to Preview Robotic Mission to Lift Swift Observatory's Orbit
space2 months ago

NASA to Preview Robotic Mission to Lift Swift Observatory's Orbit

NASA will host an audio-only teleconference to preview the Katalyst Space mission, in which the LINK robotic servicing spacecraft will rendezvous with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory to boost its altitude and extend the telescope's science mission; the LINK craft is slated to launch later this month on Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus XL from Kwajalein Atoll, marking a milestone in robotic space servicing for future exploration.

via NASA (.gov)|
#katalyst-space#link#nasa
Paradise S2 theories ignite: Is Link Sinatra's Dylan across time?
entertainment5 months ago

Paradise S2 theories ignite: Is Link Sinatra's Dylan across time?

In Paradise Season 2’s ‘The Final Countdown,’ fans speculate that Link is Sinatra’s late son Dylan, driven by clues like the shared name and a birthday hint, plus a tense confrontation on Air Force One. The theory connects to Sinatra’s secret project Alex and time/multiverse technology, suggesting Dylan could exist in another timeline or reality, with a concrete explanation promised in the finale.

via Mashable|
#dylan#entertainment#link
Nintendo's 'Legend of Zelda' Live-Action Film Casts Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Zelda and Link
entertainment1 year ago

Nintendo's 'Legend of Zelda' Live-Action Film Casts Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Zelda and Link

Nintendo's live-action Legend of Zelda movie, set for release on May 7, 2027, has cast Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, with Wes Ball directing. The project is part of Nintendo's broader expansion into movies and theme parks, following the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

via The Verge|
#entertainment#link#movie-casting
Link Respects Women in Switch 2 Tears of the Kingdom
gaming1 year ago

Link Respects Women in Switch 2 Tears of the Kingdom

The article highlights how the character Link from The Legend of Zelda series, particularly in the Switch 2 version of Tears of the Kingdom, exemplifies respect for women, illustrated by a story where he covers Zelda's eyes to protect her modesty, showcasing his gentlemanly virtues. It also discusses new features in the Switch 2 version, like Zelda Notes, which add depth to the story.

via Kotaku|
#gaming#link#nintendo-switch-2
Chainlink's Bullish Momentum: Can It Sustain Amidst Market Pressures?
cryptocurrency1 year ago

Chainlink's Bullish Momentum: Can It Sustain Amidst Market Pressures?

Chainlink (LINK) experienced a 52% gain in November, reaching $18.63, but rising sell-side pressure is evident as more tokens are sent to exchanges. Despite increased wallet profitability and a positive Chaikin Money Flow indicator, buying volumes remain low, with active addresses dropping significantly. Open interest in derivatives has surged, indicating traders are opening new positions, mostly long, betting on further gains. For LINK to continue its uptrend, increased buying activity is necessary to overcome resistance at $19.

via AMBCrypto News|
#chainlink#cryptocurrency#link
Smash Bros Creator Sakurai Guides Cosplayer on Link's Sword Technique
entertainment1 year ago

Smash Bros Creator Sakurai Guides Cosplayer on Link's Sword Technique

Masahiro Sakurai, creator of Kirby and Super Smash Bros, assisted a cosplayer struggling to unsheathe Link's sword by sharing a tip from Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Sakurai explained that Link pulls the scabbard down with his other hand to properly sheathe the sword, a detail added in the game to address the issue. The cosplayer, Sakigake, expressed gratitude and plans to use the game as a reference for future cosplay. Sakurai recently concluded his YouTube channel, which offered insights into game development.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#cosplay#entertainment#link