TECHNOLOGY
Reaction wheel failures leave Swift rescue mission spinning in orbit
Ars TechnicaTuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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"Preliminary investigation shows that two of Link's three reaction wheels currently are not operable.
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What happened
"Preliminary investigation shows that two of Link's three reaction wheels currently are not operable.
Why it matters
Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.
Background
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Timeline
Ars Technica published: Reaction wheel failures leave Swift rescue mission spinning in orbit
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Reaction and Swift.
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