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Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASA
By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
A rush rescue mission to save a NASA space telescope remains grounded, this time because of a last-minute launch problem.Northrop Grumman ’s rocket-launching plane took off from the Marshall Islands in the Pacific on Thursday, following weather delays all week. While in flight, the team observed ...
Key takeaway It has detected thousands of gamma ray bursts and exploding stars since its launch in 2004, tipping off other telescopes for more detailed observations.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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