AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSpace & Science: NASA has called off its first attempt to rescue the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory after the LINK spacecraft ran into altitude control problems; LINK will still rendezvous and do nearby operations, but Swift’s orbit is decaying faster due to solar activity and it’s expected to re-enter later this year. Local Emergency Response: Majuro held a full-scale emergency drill this week simulating a lagoon airplane crash near Enemanit, bringing together RMI Ports Authority, police, health officials, Red Cross, disaster teams, and partners from Nebraska and Guam. Marshallese Community & Culture: A Crystal Bridges panel in Arkansas put Marshallese culture and today’s needs in the spotlight, including language barriers and the push for more Marshallese interpreters. Travel & Visas: The Philippine Consulate in Guam rolled out an e-Visa system across Micronesia, including the Marshall Islands, for eligible temporary visits. Maritime Security: The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Joseph Gerczak arrived in Suva for “ship rider” operations with Fiji to tackle illegal fishing, drugs, and other transnational crimes. Health: Hawaiʻi reported another travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu, bringing 2026 totals to seven.
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