I propose that you put up a webpage (or site) explaining in excrutiating detail what's the problem(s) you're facing right now. And do so quickly. Say, in a week or so.
Then, invite the public to tear that apart. Just maaaybe they can come up with unorthodox / creative solutions that NASA or Katalyst engineers have overlooked, and might be doable in the remaining time.
Maybe I could pitch in with an idea myself. But before doing so, I'd like to be able to read up on where you're at - in detail. "Ongoing attitude control issues" doesn't cut it.
Crowdsourcing (smart cows) is a thing. And satellites are precious. Please don't give up on Swift before there's really nothing left that you can do.
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If anyone from NASA (or Katalyst) reads this:
I propose that you put up a webpage (or site) explaining in excrutiating detail what's the problem(s) you're facing right now. And do so quickly. Say, in a week or so.
Then, invite the public to tear that apart. Just maaaybe they can come up with unorthodox / creative solutions that NASA or Katalyst engineers have overlooked, and might be doable in the remaining time.
Maybe I could pitch in with an idea myself. But before doing so, I'd like to be able to read up on where you're at - in detail. "Ongoing attitude control issues" doesn't cut it.
Crowdsourcing (smart cows) is a thing. And satellites are precious. Please don't give up on Swift before there's really nothing left that you can do.