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Swift telescope resumes science after failed orbital boost mission
science4 days ago

Swift telescope resumes science after failed orbital boost mission

NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has resumed science observations with the XRT and UVOT after a private rescue mission failed to boost its orbit, leaving the Burst Alert Telescope offline. With no propulsion, Swift's orbit continues to decay, and NASA says boosting Swift is off the table; the agency now expects the observatory to reach a critical altitude in 1–2 months and likely reenter later this year, while it continues to scan the cosmos and issue alerts from its remaining capabilities.

via Yahoo|
#link-mission#nasa#orbital-decay
Swift-Kelce Wedding Draws Buzz Over Buffet Controversy
entertainment29 days ago

Swift-Kelce Wedding Draws Buzz Over Buffet Controversy

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding was widely celebrated, but some guests deemed the buffet setup tacky for the ~1,000 attendees, citing long lines and limited seating; despite the hiccup, the ceremony featured Adam Sandler officiating and star-studded performances by Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, and Swift, with Lena Dunham delivering a controversial joke and champagne rumors eventually denied by a family member. Overall, the event was portrayed as a remarkable, memorable day for the couple.

via Nicki Swift|
#adam-sandler#buffet#entertainment
Swift and Kelce Give $26M to Charities as Wedding Nears
entertainment2 months ago

Swift and Kelce Give $26M to Charities as Wedding Nears

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated a combined $26 million to 20 charities across New York, Rhode Island, Kansas City and national organizations ahead of their wedding at Madison Square Garden, with recipients including food banks, youth programs and hospitals; the exact amounts per charity were not disclosed, and the gifts drew gratitude from beneficiaries as the couple’s wedding approaches.

via Business Insider|
#charity#entertainment#kelce
Private rescue mission targets in-orbit docking to save aging NASA observatory
space5 months ago

Private rescue mission targets in-orbit docking to save aging NASA observatory

Aging NASA observatory Swift is losing altitude, triggering a high-stakes, privately led effort to intercept and dock with the spacecraft in orbit to extend its life; if successful, the mission could redefine satellite servicing and maintenance in space while proceeding on a tight, months-long timeline with a modest $30 million budget.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#docking#katalyst-space-technologies#nasa
SWIFT's Blockchain Initiatives and Their Impact on Cross-Border Payments
business11 months ago

SWIFT's Blockchain Initiatives and Their Impact on Cross-Border Payments

SWIFT is exploring a new instant, fee-free cross-border payment system potentially utilizing blockchain technology and Ethereum's Layer 2 solution Linea, aiming to improve speed and reduce costs. This move could impact Ripple's XRP, which positions itself as a SWIFT alternative, but SWIFT's extensive global network remains a significant advantage.

via AMBCrypto|
#blockchain#business#cross-border-payments
"Apple's Swift Development Tutorials: A New Webpage Launch"
technology2 years ago

"Apple's Swift Development Tutorials: A New Webpage Launch"

Apple has launched a new webpage called "Develop in Swift Tutorials" with step-by-step guides for developers learning to use Xcode, Swift, and Swift UI, aimed at beginners with no prior coding experience. The tutorials cover topics such as installing Xcode, creating projects, building apps, and experimenting with code. The content is organized into chapters and includes tutorials on data modeling and creating apps for visionOS, accessible through the Apple Developer portal.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple#swift#technology
"The Taylor Swift Super Bowl Conspiracy: Unraveling MAGA Hysteria"
opinion2 years ago

"The Taylor Swift Super Bowl Conspiracy: Unraveling MAGA Hysteria"

The "Psyop Bowl" conspiracy theory alleges that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are part of a plot to hypnotize Americans into reelecting Joe Biden through subliminal messages in Super Bowl commercials. This baseless claim, along with other unfounded theories, serves to engage and affirm rather than inform. In today's political discourse, there are few consequences for spreading nonsensical claims without evidence, while the consequences for being boring are severe. Conspiracy theories offer excitement and simplicity in a world that is often complex and disheartening.

via The Washington Post|
#conspiracy-theories#kelce#opinion