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NASA's Swift telescope resumes science operations after rescue mission fails
NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory resumed science operations after cancellation of an orbital rescue mission that would have extended its lifespan.
Turkey becomes 71st signatory to NASA's Artemis Accords
Artemis II crew to receive Congressional Space Medal of Honor
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NASA Calls Off Swift Telescope Rescue Mission After Spacecraft Failures
NASA has canceled a robotic mission designed to rescue the Swift space telescope from orbital decay after the rescue spacecraft experienced control system failures.
Perseid meteor shower dominates August night sky
Four monitoring cameras at an observatory in Czechia recorded 1,706 meteors during the night of 12-13 August, most of them Perseids at the peak of the annual shower.
China launches Chang'e 7 probe in most ambitious lunar mission
China is preparing the launch of its Chang'e 7 probe, a robotic mission that includes an orbital satellite, landing module, rover and hopper, aimed at the edge of the Shackleton crater at the lunar south pole.
NASA presents satellite technology at SmallSat 2026 conference
NASA participates in SmallSat 2026 conference with expert presentations on small satellites, supply chain observation and technology projects.
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