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space-and-spaceflight12 days ago•15 min saved

NASA Puts Swift Observatory on Pause to Prevent Reentry, Seeks Rescue Mission

NASA has paused most Swift Observatory science operations to reduce atmospheric drag and slow its orbital decay, as the 21-year-old gamma-ray telescope faces a rising risk of uncontrolled reentry by mid-2026. To extend its life, NASA awarded a $30 million contract to Katalyst Space Technologies for a rescue mission to rendezvous with Swift and boost its orbit, with a launch aimed for June to keep the spacecraft above about 185 miles in altitude. The Burst Alert Telescope will still detect gamma-ray bursts, while other telescopes remain on hold to minimize drag.

via Gizmodo|

#atmospheric-drag #gamma-ray-bursts #orbital-decay

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Rescue Helicopter Crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro, Killing Five

A helicopter on a medical rescue mission crashed near Mount Kilimanjaro's Barafu Camp, killing five people including a guide, a doctor, the pilot, and two tourists, highlighting the dangers of high-altitude rescue operations.

via USA Today|

#fatalities #helicopter-crash #mount-kilimanjaro

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Five Dead in Helicopter Crash on Mount Kilimanjaro

A helicopter on a medical rescue mission crashed near Mount Kilimanjaro's Barafu Camp in Tanzania, killing five people including a guide, a doctor, a Zimbabwean pilot, and two Czech tourists. The crash occurred at high altitude, and the incident highlights the risks associated with mountain rescue operations.

via Reuters|

#fatalities #helicopter-crash #kilimanjaro

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Helicopter Rescue on Kilimanjaro Ends in Tragedy with Five Fatalities

A rescue helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania during a rescue operation, killing all five onboard, including two foreigners and a local crew, with investigations underway to determine the cause.

via CBS News|

#helicopter-crash #kilimanjaro #mountain-accident

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Rescue Helicopter Crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro, Killing Five

A helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania during a rescue operation killed five people, including two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide, and the pilot, with investigations underway to determine the cause.

via Al Jazeera|

#accident-investigation #helicopter-crash #kilimanjaro

world2 months ago•0 min saved

Helicopter Crash on Mount Kilimanjaro Kills Five

A helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro during a rescue operation, resulting in five fatalities including two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide, and the pilot. The crash occurred at over 4,000 meters altitude, and the cause is under investigation. Aircraft accidents on Kilimanjaro are rare, with the last incident recorded in 2008.

via DW|

#accident-investigation #helicopter-crash #kilimanjaro

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Helicopter Rescue on Kilimanjaro Ends in Tragedy with Five Fatalities

A helicopter involved in a rescue mission on Mount Kilimanjaro crashed, killing all five onboard, including two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide, and a pilot, with investigations underway to determine the cause.

via ABC News|

#fatal-accident #helicopter-crash #mount-kilimanjaro

space3 months ago•2 min saved

Chinese Astronauts' Return Delayed by Space Debris Incident

SpaceX and Elon Musk are being called upon to rescue China's Shenzhou-20 crew, stranded on the Tiangong space station due to suspected space debris damage, but a rescue using Crew Dragon faces technical, logistical, and political challenges, highlighting issues of space debris and international cooperation in space rescue efforts.

via theregister.com|

#international-cooperation #rescue-mission #shenzhou-20

news1 year ago•0 min saved

Missing Pennsylvania Grandmother Found Dead in Sinkhole After 4-Day Search

A Pennsylvania grandmother, Elizabeth Pollard, 64, was found dead after falling into a sinkhole while searching for her cat. The incident occurred in Unity Township, where she fell into a mine shaft estimated to be at least 30 feet deep. Her body was discovered after a four-day search, which shifted from a rescue to a recovery mission. Pollard's car was found nearby with her 5-year-old granddaughter inside, who was unharmed despite the cold weather.

via NBC News|

#mine-shaft #missing-person #news

local-news1 year ago•2 min saved

Search Intensifies for Pennsylvania Grandmother Feared Lost in Sinkhole

A Pennsylvania grandmother, Elizabeth Pollard, is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her cat in Unity Township. Her vehicle was found with her granddaughter inside, but Pollard was missing. Authorities, including local firefighters and a technical rescue team, are conducting a search and rescue operation. A camera inserted into the sinkhole revealed a large void and a shoe, but no sounds were detected. The family is hoping for good news as the search continues.

via ABC News|

#family #local-news #missing-person

accident1 year ago•2 min saved

Civil Air Patrol Plane Crash in Colorado Kills 2, Injures 1

A Colorado Civil Air Patrol plane crash in Larimer County resulted in the deaths of Pilot Susan Wolber and aerial photographer Jay Rhoten, with co-pilot Randall Settergren injured. The crash occurred during a routine training mission, and the cause is yet to be determined. Governor Jared Polis and Major General Laura Clellan expressed condolences and gratitude for the service of the Civil Air Patrol members and the first responders involved in the rescue efforts.

via KKTV|

#accident #civil-air-patrol #colorado

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Netflix's 'The Lost Children': A Riveting Tale of Survival in the Jungle

The Lost Children, a new Netflix documentary directed by Orlando von Einsiedel, recounts the harrowing true story of four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash in the Colombian jungle in 2023 and lived alone for 40 days before being rescued. The film features testimonies from rescuers and family members, highlighting the children's resilience and the collaborative efforts of Indigenous volunteers and the Colombian Army in the rescue mission. The documentary has quickly risen to second place on Netflix's charts, captivating audiences with its gripping narrative.

via BGR|

#colombian-jungle #documentary #entertainment

tragedy1 year ago•2 min saved

Passenger Dies After Jumping from World's Largest Cruise Ship

A man died after falling from the deck of the world's largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, during a seven-night cruise from Miami. Despite a two-hour rescue mission involving the ship's crew and the U.S. Coast Guard, the man succumbed to his injuries after being brought back onboard.

via Jalopnik|

#cruise-ship #death #overboard

tragedy1 year ago•1 min saved

Passenger Dies After Jumping from World's Largest Cruise Ship

A passenger died after jumping overboard from the world's largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, during its maiden voyage from PortMiami. Despite rescue efforts by the ship's crew and the US Coast Guard, the man was pronounced dead after being retrieved from the water. The incident caused the ship to pause its journey for two hours.

via NDTV|

#coast-guard #cruise-ship #rescue-mission

human-interest1 year ago•3 min saved

"Stranded Pacific Castaways Rescued Through 'HELP' Sign, Prompting Unexpected Reunion"

Three mariners stranded on a Pacific Ocean islet were rescued after spelling out "HELP" using palm fronds, leading to an unexpected family reunion when a Coast Guard rescuer turned out to be related to them. The men had been stranded for over a week on the uninhabited Pikelot Atoll, living off coconut meat and fresh water from a small well. This is the second rescue from Pikelot in four years, with the previous incident also involving castaways spelling out a distress signal on the beach.

via CNN|

#family-reunion #human-interest #micronesia