Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1970, Aure Atika, Portuguese-French actress, director, and screenwriter was born. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2001, Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer was born. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Audacious mission to rescue NASA's falling telescope has launched

New Scientist

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July 3, 2026

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Audacious mission to rescue NASA's falling telescope has launched

NASA’s Swift space telescope is reaching the end of its two-decade run in orbit – unless a satellite launched on 3 July can give it a lifesaving boost

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Daily Mail

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· Jun 29, 2026

Catch me if you can! Inside NASA's daring plan to save a space telescope from plunging back to Earth

Catch me if you can! Inside NASA's daring plan to save a space telescope from plunging back to Earth

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· Jul 2, 2026

NASA launches bold mission to rescue a falling space telescope before it crashes to Earth

NASA launches bold mission to rescue a falling space telescope before it crashes to Earth

Ars Technica

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· Jun 24, 2026

November launch set for space shuttle Endeavour's towering display

It is an incredible exhibit and incredible sight.

Scientific American

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· Jun 29, 2026

NASA prepares to launch an unprecedented mission to save a dying space telescope

Inside the quest to rescue NASA’s aging Swift observatory

KTLA 5

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· Jun 30, 2026

NASA delays Swift Observatory rescue, ISS astronauts complete critical spacewalk

NASA has postponed the urgent rescue mission for the 22-year-old Swift Observatory, a vital space telescope known for detecting gamma-ray bursts, due to poor weather. The new launch window is set for tomorrow night. Meanwhile, ISS flight engineers Chris Williams and Jessica Meir successfully completed a nearly 7.5-hour spacewalk today, replacing a malfunctioning wrist joint on the station's robotic arm. This follows yesterday's hard drive replacement in radiation monitoring equipment. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 4, 2026

NASA launches robotic mission to save space telescope

NASA launches robotic mission to save space telescope

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Related coverage for "Audacious mission to rescue NASA's falling telescope has launched": Daily Mail — Catch me if you can! Inside NASA's daring plan to save a space telescope from plunging back to Earth. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/65GEPnaPo7EEmFS3pS8SgS.jpg — NASA launches bold mission to rescue a falling space telescope before it crashes to Earth . Ars Technica — November launch set for space shuttle Endeavour's towering display. Scientific American — NASA prepares to launch an unprecedented mission to save a dying space telescope. KTLA 5 — NASA delays Swift Observatory rescue, ISS astronauts complete critical spacewalk. Borneo Bulletin — NASA launches robotic mission to save space telescope