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Rescue mission for NASA’s $500 million space telescope passes key testing milestone

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May 9, 2026 • 83 views
Original source: Spaceflight Now

Katalyst Space Technologies’ Link spacecraft is set to head to orbit in June 2026 onboard Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus XL air-launched rocket. NASA awarded Katalyst a $30 million contract for the mission in September 2025.

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