# Swift space telescope rescue delayed & Launch industry updates Rocket Lab SpaceX - Space News (Jul 1, 2026)

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Podcast: [The Automated Daily - Space News Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-automated-daily-space-news-edition-7305666)
Published: 2026-07-01T17:01:28+00:00
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