The mission to rescue the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from sinking into Earth's atmosphere experienced a big setback over the weekend. Fortunately, LINK's other major subsystems are still functioning, and the spacecraft continues to have power and communication with the Katalyst team. The issue has delayed the mission, and LINK is now expected to approach Swift by the end of August. SEE IT: NASA'S CURIOSITY ROVER CAPTURES STUNNING IMAGES OF HONEYCOMB-LIKE TEXTURES WHILE EXPLORING MARSLINK was launched on July 3 to reposition the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory into a higher orbit. By saving Swift, NASA hopes to extend the telescope's operational life, allowing scientists to continue studying some of the universe's biggest mysteries.