LINK spacecraft gets close to NASA's Swift Observatory, but not close enough to save it
Space.com • 8/19/2026 – 9/11/2026
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2026-08-192026-09-10
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier94% (0.5^4/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-08-19
- 2026-08-20
- 2026-08-22
- 2026-08-25
- 2026-08-27
- 2026-08-29
- 2026-08-31
- 2026-09-02
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 13 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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