史威夫特（Swift）天文台自2004年启用以来，致力于研究伽马射线暴，其服役时间远超预期。然而，受2024年太阳活动加剧的影响，地球大气层上层膨胀，导致卫星阻力增加、轨道高度不断下降，预计将于2026年底前重返大气层。

面对史威夫特轨道迅速衰减的危机，美国宇航局（NASA）原本计划展开一场救援行动。他们委托Katalyst Space Technologies公司发射了LINK航天器，试图用机械臂捕获史威夫特并将其推升至更安全的轨道。

遗憾的是，LINK航天器升空后不久便遭遇姿态控制系统故障，导致NASA最终取消了这次捕获任务。在缺乏人为干预的情况下，史威夫特将继续坠落，预计在今年底前重返大气层并被高温烧毁。

The Swift observatory, which has been studying gamma-ray bursts since 2004, has operated well beyond its original lifespan. However, increased solar activity in 2024 expanded Earth's upper atmosphere, causing greater drag on the satellite and accelerating its orbital decay, with reentry expected before the end of 2026.

In response to Swift's rapidly deteriorating orbit, NASA planned a rescue mission. They enlisted Katalyst Space Technologies to launch the LINK spacecraft, which was intended to capture Swift with mechanical arms and boost it to a safer operating altitude.

Unfortunately, the rescue mission was canceled after the LINK spacecraft experienced failures in its attitude control system shortly after launch. Without intervention, Swift will continue its descent and is expected to reenter and burn up in the atmosphere before the end of this year.