The Swift space observatory has been in operation since 2004. It specializes in gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), the most energetic electromagnetic explosions known in the universe. Its original mission was supposed to last just two years. More than two decades later, it continues to explore some of the most violent phenomena in the cosmos. Now it
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Due to an ongoing commercial spacecraft attitude control issue, NASA and Katalyst Space announced Wednesday the LINK spacecraft will not capture or boost an agency satellite to a higher altitude to extend its science mission as planned. However, LINK still will attempt to conduct rendezvous and proximity operations with NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory to
American football player Travis Kelce has reflected on his wedding to Taylor Swift, telling US media that their New York nuptials were “the best night of my life”. Kelce and Swift tied the knot on 3 July at New York’s Madison Square Garden in a star-studded event that was largely kept private. Few details from
Taylor Swift will be adding another trophy to her shelf, as the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the superstar will be inducted into the hall this fall, becoming, at 36, the youngest writer ever to receive the honor. Swift sent a message to be read by Mark Ford, executive director of the
A wedding dress for Kirsten Dunst? Bring it on. After all, the actress has worn multiple wedding gowns in movies such as Melancholia, Marie Antoinette and Mona Lisa Smile. And for her real-life wedding to Fargo costar Jesse Plemons, she knew she wanted to tap the expertise of her Woodshock directors Kate Mulleavy and Laura
