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New York Times • Kenneth Chang

NASA’s $30M Swift rescue: Northrop Grumman air-launched mission planned for June 30 to prevent reentry

NASA is initiating a rapid, $30 million salvage effort to recover the aging Swift Observatory, which is at risk of falling out of orbit. A robotic “rescue” mission, launched June 30 via a Northrop Grumman rocket air-launched from an aircraft, is intended to push Swift back up before it reenters over Earth.

Also: Times of India and 3 more
2026-06-29T10:55:39.248124-07:00
Satellite   ESA   Moon   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   NASA  
SpaceNews.com • Emma Gatti

ESA to seek lunar mapping capability for Argonaut lander

By SpaceNews.com: MILAN — The European Space Agency will rely on external lunar topographic data during the design phase of its Argonaut lunar lander, and possibly for its first mission, while working toward developing its own lunar mapping capability for later missions.

Also: NASA
2026-06-29T08:29:09.385236-07:00
Satellite   LEO   M&A   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Rocket Lab Completes 10th Consecutive Successful 'StriX' Satellite Launch for Synspective

By SpaceWatch Global: Rocket Lab has completed its 10th consecutive StriX launch for Synspective, whose Earth observation constellation now numbers ten operational satellites, all deployed by Electron.

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2026-06-29T00:06:44.285921-07:00
Satellite   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
SpaceNews.com • Eddy Zervigon

Quantum computing is about to become a national security problem in orbit

By SpaceNews.com: Quantum computing is advancing fast, and nations are racing to field the first machines powerful enough to break modern encryption. This race has direct consequences for the commercial space industry, and for satellite operators in particular.

2026-06-29T06:10:20.148944-07:00
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Reuters

Malaysia extends search for missing flight MH370 by one year

By Reuters: Malaysia has extended by one year its deal with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity to conduct ​an underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, ‌the transport ministry said on Monday.

Also: Associated Press and 5 more
2026-06-29T01:25:31.869783-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

SatVu restarts commercial operations with HotSat-2

By SpaceNews.com: British thermal imaging startup SatVu announced the start of commercial services June 29 for HotSat-2, marking a return to revenue-generating operations after its debut satellite failed in low Earth orbit in 2023.

Also: Satellite Evolution and satnews.com
2026-06-29T04:25:17.136852-07:00