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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA ends Swift observatory science mission as low orbit and failed reboost effort close out operations

NASA has ended science operations for the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, which has descended to less than 171 miles (275 kilometers) above Earth. Atmospheric drag at that altitude prevents its telescopes from steadily observing targets, following a failed commercial-spacecraft attempt to raise the observatory’s orbit.

science.nasa.gov • Francis Reddy

NASA’s Swift Mission Ends, Leaves Behind Scientific Bonanza

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2026-10-24T14:10:38.831141-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force shifts missile-warning, cislunar missions from Vulcan to Falcon Heavy

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force shifted a next-generation missile warning satellite and a payload stack associated with an experimental cislunar surveillance mission from United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket to SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, part of a broader reshuffling of military launches prompted by delays with Vulcan.

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2026-10-24T14:10:38.858633-07:00

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Politico • Oriana Pawlyk

The Trump administration once hailed aviation workers as 'great professionals.' That’s changed.

By Politico: TSA workers had their chairs taken away. Air traffic controllers spent months fighting for a promised pay raise. What happened?.

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2026-10-24T11:50:37.998422-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Aftermarket showing ‘solid trend’ even as shop visits plateau: Safran chief

By FlightGlobal: Olivier Andries highlights low aircraft retirement rate and high workscope. Although French aerospace firm Safran believes aftermarket activity will remain strong, as airlines hold on to capacity, despite engine shop visits reaching a plateau.

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2026-10-24T11:04:46.991068-07:00

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Space.com • Space.com Staff

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 233

By Space.com: On Episode 233 of This Week In Space, Tariq Malik and Rick Jenet are joined by Dr. Amanda Smith-Hackler, with the Universities Space Research Association, about entering the space workforce.

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2026-10-24T09:05:15.865998-07:00

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Bloomberg • Daryna Krasnolutska, Kira Zavyalova

Ukraine Says Restrictions on Starlink Speed Have Been Lifted

By Bloomberg: Ukraine said limits on the speed of its SpaceX Starlink terminal connections had been lifted in overnight testing, a move that may ease the latest tensions between Kyiv and Washington.

Washington Post

Ukraine says satellite access is back, amid questions over why it was curtailed

Wall Street Journal

U.S. Allies Race to Escape SpaceX’s Orbit

Also: Axios, Reuters, politico.eu, CBS News, CNBC, The Independent, TechCrunch, NPR, BBC, Stars and Stripes, Seeking Alpha, ANI News Agency and 21 more

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2026-10-24T02:04:56.146970-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Cargolux inspects undercarriage of 747-8F fleet after parked jet suffers collapse

By FlightGlobal: Accident affected wing main landing-gear on left side of freighter. Freight operator Cargolux is inspecting its Boeing 747-8F fleet after a landing-gear collapse involving a parked aircraft at Luxembourg.

Also: airwaysmag.com and theaviationhub.co.uk

4 Sources

2026-10-24T07:04:51.040494-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Business Aviation Demand is Outpacing Supply—What It Means for 2027

By Flying Magazine: McKinsey & Company publishes inaugural analysis on the state of the business aviation industry and considerations for stakeholders.

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2026-10-24T05:04:32.434473-07:00

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