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Link is a three-armed robotic spacecraft designed to seize Swift and return it to a steady orbit. This mission is unprecedented in space exploration, as it involves capturing a free-floating satellite and actively manoeuvring it. If successful, Link could pave the way for future in-orbit servicing and debris removal missions.
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