Washington, United States, June 30, 2026 (AFP) - NASA robot mission aiming to rescue space telescope

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2026-06-30
NASA on Tuesday is set to launch a daring robotic rescue mission, a long shot bid to prevent one of its aging telescopes from vanishing into dust. If successful, the effort could pave the way for giving other satellites a second life. The operation is set to last several months, kicking off with the launch of a robot designed to rescue the Swift space telescope that's currently falling towards Earth. Without intervention, Swift is expected to soo......
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WINDHOEK, 27 June 2026 - The University of Namibia (UNAM) men's football team celebrating after being crowned winners of the 2026 Namibia Football Association (NFA) Cup after an impressive 2-1 victories over KK Palace at the Independence Stadium. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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