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Artist's illustration of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory orbiting Earth. (Image credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Conceptual Image Lab) A bold telescope-rescue mission is set to launch later this month, and you can learn all about it today (June 17).That mission will be conducted by Link, a robotic servicing spacecraft built and operated by the Arizona-based company Katalyst Space Technologies. Link will meet up with NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory in the final frontier, raising the telescope's orbit to give it more time to study the heavens.NASA and Katalyst representatives will discuss the plan today, during a press conference that starts at 11 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT). You can listen live via NASA. Space.com will stream the feed as well, if the space agency makes it available. Katalyst Space's Link spacecraft is seen mated with its Pegasus XL rocket. (Image credit: NASA/Ron Beard)Participants will be:Shawn Domagal-Goldman, division director, Astrophysics, NASA Headquarters in WashingtonBrad Cenko, principal investigator, Swift, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MarylandKieran Wilson, principal investigator, LINK, Katalyst SpaceRobert Lamontagne, vice president, strategic partnerships, Katalyst SpaceWes Collier, vice president, launch systems, Northrop GrummanSwift launched to low Earth orbit in 2004 to hunt for gamma-ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the universe. The telescope is still perfectly capable of doing this important job, but Earth's atmosphere is dragging it down toward a fiery death.Swift doesn't have a propulsion system to fight this downward pull, so it needs some help — which is where Katalyst comes in. Last fall, NASA announced it had tapped the company to raise Swift's orbit.It's an unprecedented ask: No private spacecraft has ever linked up with a robotic U.S. government satellite. And time is of the essence; some models predicted the observatory could come back to Earth as soon as this summer.Katalyst has acted fast, getting Link ready for a launch later this month from the Marshall Islands in the Pacific. (NASA has not yet announced a target date). Link will fly aboard a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket, an air-launched vehicle that will be carried aloft by a plane. Michael Wall is the Spaceflight and Tech Editor for Space.com and joined the team in 2010. He primarily covers human and robotic spaceflight, military space, and exoplanets, but has been known to dabble in the space art beat. His book about the search for alien life, "Out There," was published on Nov. 13, 2018. Before becoming a science writer, Michael worked as a herpetologist and wildlife biologist. He has a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology from the University of Sydney, Australia, a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona, and a graduate certificate in science writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz. To find out what his latest project is, you can follow Michael on Twitter.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves as he departs from Nice for an official visit to Slovakia. | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Slovakia for the second leg of his two-nation visit, where he will hold talks with President Peter Pellegrini and Prime Minister Robert Fico and interact with business leaders.Mr. Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Slovakia since its independence in 1993.In a post on X after reaching the Slovakian capital, Mr. Modi said, "This visit provides an opportunity to deepen India-Slovakia relations and explore new avenues of cooperation. Looking forward to productive meetings with President Pellegrini and Prime Minister Fico."The Prime Minister arrived in Bratislava on a two-day visit from France where he held bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice. Published - June 15, 2026 02:47 am IST
2 min readNew DelhiJun 7, 2026 10:26 PM IST Trump’s remarks came as the US and Iran continued negotiations to end the conflict, which entered its fourth month last week. (File Photo)US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened Iran again, saying he’ll “blow the hell out of them” in case the negotiations for a peace deal fails while asserting that America is “close” to striking an agreement with Tehran. In an interview with NBC News on Sunday, the US President said that it wasn’t an endless war with Iran, adding “We’ve been doing this for three months; much of it has been under a pretty good form of ceasefire.”Trump, while issuing fresh threats to Iran, said “I am gonna do it either through negotiations, where we are very close to a deal or I’m gonna blow the hell out of them…that’s actually the easier path.” The US President added that the two sides are “very close” to agreeing to a peace deal and end the conflict which started on February 28. “We have a couple of points. They don’t even seem like big points,” Trump told NBC News. Discussing about Iran’s nuclear programme, Trump said the Islamic Republic, which has for years denied American claims that it is seeking a nuclear weapon, has “conceded the fact that they will not have nuclear weapons.” Trump said US is determined to seize and destroy Iran’s over 400 kg highly enriched uranium, either with or without Tehran. “We’ll take it out and destroy it, whether it’s on-site or whether we take it off-site.” Trump described the current Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei as “very smart” and “more rational” than their predecessors. The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read More Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram Tags: donald trump US Iran tensions
Just nowTheo LeggettTransport correspondentGetty ImagesEuropean airlines should use US-made jet fuel to combat soaring prices and limited supply caused by the US-Israel war with Iran, two major international airline bodies have suggested.The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has suggested that wider international acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to ease potential shortages caused by the conflict.Meanwhile, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has drawn up safety guidance, setting out how US supplies could be introduced into the European market, as well as information on the risks involved.The price of jet fuel most European airlines currently use has jumped by half since the start of the war.There are two main types of fuel used in commercial aviation. Jet A-1 is the global standard used in most international operations, while Jet A is primarily used in North America.The two are both forms of kerosene and are essentially similar. However, Jet A-1 has a lower freezing point than Jet A. According to Fox, that means it can be used more flexibly on long haul and polar routes.Since the crisis erupted, supplies of Jet A-1 from the Gulf region have slowed to a trickle. This has been a particular problem for Europe, which normally relies heavily on imports from the region.Increased shipments from the US have been making up some of the shortfall. However, many US refineries are not set up to produce jet A-1, limiting the extra that can be brought across the Atlantic.Fox said in his post: "European fuel supply could come under pressure if the war in the Middle East continues. Using Jet A, which is produced at scale outside the Gulf, could be a practical way to help ease some pressure on existing supply chains."He added that airlines in North America use Jet A every day, but still manage to serve communities in very cold regions, such as parts of Alaska, by using fuel additives, as well as by planning and monitoring flights to ensure aircraft operate within safe limits.It said: "A potential introduction of Jet A in Europe or in other parts of the world would not generate safety concerns provided that its introduction is properly managed".However, it also warned that if it were introduced without careful management, it "could result in an aircraft flying outside of its safe operating limits"."These risks may be further exacerbated by inconsistent fuel grade availability across airports, increasing the likelihood of mixing fuel grade and associated assumption mismatches", EASA said.British Airways' owner IAG said on Friday that it currently had "no issues with fuel availability in our main markets", but suggested there could be problems if the war carries on."If the current conflict continues to restrict flows of both crude oil and jet fuel from the Middle East, there is the potential for supplies of jet fuel to be restricted on a global basis," it said.
Nagesh Kumar, director of the Institute for Studies in Industrial Development, and a member of the Monetary Policy Committee. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The ongoing West Asia conflict has highlighted India's structural vulnerability to energy shocks, reinforcing the need to reduce dependence on imported crude and accelerate efforts to strengthen energy security, according to an external member of the RBI's rate-setting panel.Nagesh Kumar, who is the director of the Institute for Studies in Industrial Development and also a part of the Monetary Policy Committee, said the Indian approach needs to focus both on stepping up oil exploration domestically and hastening the transition to alternative sources."The high dependence on imported crude makes the Indian economy highly vulnerable to volatility in the hydrocarbons market. While India's macroeconomic fundamentals remain resilient, and the Indian economy will continue to remain the fastest growing major economy with a growth rate of nearly 7% in 2026-27, it is time to prioritise energy security and resilience for sustaining the accelerating economic growth trajectory," Mr. Kumar said in an interview with PTI. Published - May 05, 2026 02:24 pm IST
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