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NASA’s Swift satellite telescope heads for fiery re-entry 22 years after launch

In July, NASA and Arizona-based startup Katalyst launched a specially built rescue vehicle called Link on a mission to rendezvous with the Swift satellite.
In July, NASA and Arizona-based startup Katalyst launched a specially built rescue vehicle called Link on a mission to rendezvous with the Swift satellite.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 2, 2026

Citizens walking under the net covered streets that protect against drone attacks, in Kherson, Ukraine, on Oct 28.
Citizens walking under the net covered streets that protect against drone attacks, in Kherson, Ukraine, on Oct 28.

Crew from NASA’s simulated Mars mission emerges after 378 days in isolation

The crew members were (from left) mission commander Ross Elder, science officer Matthew Montgomery, medical officer Ellen Ellis and flight engineer James Spicer.
The crew members were (from left) mission commander Ross Elder, science officer Matthew Montgomery, medical officer Ellen Ellis and flight engineer James Spicer.

NASA’s Perseverance rover breaks record for off-planet driving on Mars

It has focused on the Jezero Crater, a region in the northern hemisphere of Mars believed to have been home to a lake basin billions of years ago.
It has focused on the Jezero Crater, a region in the northern hemisphere of Mars believed to have been home to a lake basin billions of years ago.

Margaret Hamilton, scientist who led NASA’s Apollo software development, dies at 90

Former US President Barack Obama presents scientist Margaret Hamilton with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor in 2016.
Former US President Barack Obama presents scientist Margaret Hamilton with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor in 2016.

NASA rover takes striking image of dawn's early light on Mars

A view of the Martian surface taken by NASA's Curiosity on August 11, 2026, showing wind-carved crags called yardangs on Mount Sharp, which rises from Gale Crater near the planet's equator. The photograph is a zoomed-in crop of a broader panorama captured by the rover. NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS/Handout via REUTERS
A view of the Martian surface taken by NASA's Curiosity on August 11, 2026, showing wind-carved crags called yardangs on Mount Sharp, which rises from Gale Crater near the planet's equator. The photograph is a zoomed-in crop of a broader panorama captured by the rover. NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS/Handout via REUTERS

SpaceX launches 13th long-duration astronaut crew to International Space Station

NASA’s Crew-13 mission departing for the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX rocket on Oct 1 from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
NASA’s Crew-13 mission departing for the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX rocket on Oct 1 from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

NASA scan discovers new ‘once in a century’ Moon crater

The crater, dubbed “McGetchin,” measures 222m wide, NASA said in a blog post.
The crater, dubbed “McGetchin,” measures 222m wide, NASA said in a blog post.

Astrophysics study suggests Venus may have swallowed its moon

Data from NASA’s Magellan spacecraft and Pioneer Venus Orbiter is used in an undated composite image of the planet Venus.
Data from NASA’s Magellan spacecraft and Pioneer Venus Orbiter is used in an undated composite image of the planet Venus.

Researchers eye AI revolution in natural disaster forecasts

AI models are increasingly used in weather and climate forecasting and for early detection of natural hazards.
AI models are increasingly used in weather and climate forecasting and for early detection of natural hazards.

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