T+329: Katalyst Space and the Mission to Boost Swift (with Ghonhee Lee, Founder and CEO)
From Main Engine Cut Off by Anthony Colangelo
April 23, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 329
About this episode
Ghonhee Lee discusses Katalyst Space's mission to enhance NASA's Swift observatory and their innovative approach to in-orbit services.
Ghonhee Lee, CEO of Katalyst Space, joins me to talk about their upcoming mission to boost NASA’s Swift observatory, and how they are approaching in-orbit services differently than those that came before.
People in this episode
Host: Anthony Colangelo
Guest: Ghonhee Lee
Topics covered
- in-orbit services
- NASA missions
- space technology
- Katalyst Space
- Swift observatory
Keywords
- Katalyst Space
- NASA
- Swift observatory
- in-orbit services
- space technology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Katalyst Space, NASA
Books & works: Swift observatory
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