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Last update: 11 hours agoSpace Tech: NASA’s Swift Observatory rescue mission hit a serious snag as the LINK robotic spacecraft began spinning after attitude-control problems. Two of LINK’s three reaction wheels failed, communications became sporadic, and parts of its cold-gas thruster system were lost—forcing teams to try stabilizing with gimbaled electric propulsion before attempting the docking and orbit-lift plan. Maritime & Energy Security: Egypt confirmed a drone caused a fire at Damietta port involving two vessels, underscoring how regional conflict is reaching energy infrastructure. Pacific Climate & Safety: A new report highlights how Majuro’s ultra-low, narrow coral geography leaves it highly exposed to sea-level rise and coastal erosion. Tourism & Local Visibility: The Marshall Islands Pocket Guide launched, adding 136 Majuro-and-RMI listings after on-the-ground research, aiming to boost regional and international tourism reach. Weather Watch: Super Typhoon Dolphin intensified to Category 5 and could strengthen further while tracking to keep the Marianas largely out of the way. Shipping Infrastructure: South Africa’s Transnet successfully docked a 228-metre Marshall Islands-flagged crude tanker at Durban’s Prince Edward Graving Dock after a decade gap, supported by dock modernization.
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