A space telescope is falling out of space. Can we save it?

A space telescope is falling out of space. Can we save it? | Menstruation to be studied for 1st time in space  | SpaceX has lofted more satellites than everyone in history Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com | Web Version   June 22, 2026 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Taking you out of this world, every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad A space telescope is falling out of space. Can we save it? Happy Monday, space fans! We hope that you all had a great weekend. Yesterday, folks in the Northern Hemisphere celebrated the solstice and the longest day of the year, so hopefully you enjoyed your day of maximum sunshine. And for folks in the Southern Hemisphere, well the days will only get longer from here on out! Moving into this week, there is a lot going on in space.  The biggest spaceflight news of the week is about NASA's Swift space observatory. Swift is actually falling out of orbit, and NASA has launched a "Boost" mission on Northrop Grumman's Pegasus XL rocket with commercial partner Katalyst to try and save it. NASA only has nine months to get this fix right and save the mission, so keep your fingers crossed that launch later this week goes smoothly. Additionally, Virgin Galactic is set to launch the first mission dedicated to studying menstruation in microgravity, the most unpredictable meteor shower of the year is upon us, and SpaceX has officially launched more satellites than everyone else in history (combined). This milestone comes just after the company went public, further marking their territory as a powerhouse in the commercial space sector. NASA has a plan   Trending Menstruation to be studied for 1st time in space  Maybe the next Sally Ride won't be asked the "100 tampons" question. Cue "Operation Period" Spaceflight SpaceX has lofted more satellites than everyone in history SpaceX has now launched more satellites than the rest of humanity combined — and the gap will continue to widen over time. A real launch monster Skywatching The wildest meteor shower of the year peaks this week The June Bootids usually produce just a handful of meteors, but this notoriously unpredictable shower has a history of surprise outbursts. What to expect Science & Astronomy Our sun will 'kick and spit' across space when it dies Scientists have discovered that dying stars don't go down without a fight, with red giants spitting out blobs of plasma and receiving a corresponding "kick." How will this work? Could we actually terraform Mars? Scientists investigate Scientists have drawn up a research blueprint for assessing the viability of warming the Red Planet, outlining what it might take to make Mars a place in space where Earth life can thrive. Could it really happen? Today in Space JWST captures the clouds of Orion A in stunning detail The Orion A region has never looked as colorful and vibrant. What a view Entertainment 'Star City' cast on relating to Soviet existence "I don’t have a relatable thing. This is not like life that we’ve experienced." Too brutal to relate This Week In Space podcast: Disclosure Day On Episode 215 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and guest co-host Susan Karlin talk with bestselling sci-fi/sci-fact author Dr. David Brin. Have you seen it? Editor's Note Editor's Note That's it for our space update today! A new week has officially kicked off. We are eager to see what happens next as NASA looks to launch its Swift Boost mission to attempt to save the Swift observatory. If this doesn't work, it will fall to Earth by the end of the year and burn up in our atmosphere.  Beyond this heroic save attempt, we are expecting some seriously game-changing science to emerge later as studies continue to emerge from last week's bi-annual American Astronomical Society (or AAS) conference. We also expect to have new, inside information to share on the Space Shuttle Endeavour's remodeled new home at the California Science Center. And for sci-fi fans, the discourse continues on Disclosure Day, and we look forward to possibly an unlikely sci-fi hit with Supergirl.  Ad astra, per aspera Chelsea Gohd Content Manager, Space.com   Stay up-to-date on all things space science, news, and entertainment by subscribing to our newsletters. Sign Up   Follow SPACE Contact Us: Feedback | Advertise Sign Up | Update Profile | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms and Conditions When you purchase through links in our content, we may earn an affiliate commission.   Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036