The robot NASA hired to lift a orbital telescope is tumbling out of control

Katalyst's LINK spacecraft experienced key component failures that caused it to enter an uncontrolled tumble while performing an orbital telescope servicing mission for NASA, according to reporting on the incident. The spacecraft was designed to lift and reposition satellites in orbit. No further details about the nature of the component failures or the current status of the mission have been confirmed by NASA or Katalyst.

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