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Tech News Roundup: NRC and Katalyst Updates

Updated 2026-07-06 20:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reconsidering its 'as low as reasonably achievable' standard, while Katalyst's satellite mission pursues NASA's Swift observatory. These updates reflect ongoing developments in nuclear safety and space technology.

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Ars Technica

Katalyst's satellite rescue mission is now in pursuit of NASA's Swift

It will take several weeks for the Link spacecraft to rendezvous with NASA's Swift observatory.

2026-07-06 17:14 UTC

Ars Technica

NRC is (sort of) getting rid of "as low as reasonably achievable" standard

Its issues with current nuclear safety standards are termed semantic, not physical.

2026-07-06 17:48 UTC

Ars Technica

What's the oldest Americana flown in space?

From a Revolutionary War flag to the Statue of Liberty...

2026-07-06 19:57 UTC