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Associated Press • Vladimir Isachenkov

Soyuz MS-29 launches Anil Menon with two cosmonauts to the ISS, marking Russia’s return to crewed flights and a rare NASA-Roscos

Russia resumed crewed launches to the International Space Station with the Soyuz MS-29 liftoff from Baikonur at 14:47 UTC on July 14. NASA astronaut Anil Menon flew alongside Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina (a former SpaceX Dragon passenger), with docking occurring a few hours later amid a high-profile NASA-Roscosmos leadership presence.

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2026-07-14T04:46:53.408861-07:00

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Expedition 74 set for new crew launch: NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two cosmonauts to fly to the ISS on Soyuz MS-29 on July 14

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2026-07-13T14:16:13.806794-07:00

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ITU rejects Australia’s Optus 11 two-year deployment extension request, citing known risk of using an untested satellite design

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2026-07-13T08:13:58.710310-07:00

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MDA Space to acquire 70% of French EO/geo-intelligence firm CLS in €567M deal, vertically integrating radar satellite data with

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2026-07-09T04:29:00.090902-07:00

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Soyuz MS-29 launches Anil Menon with two cosmonauts to the ISS, marking Russia’s return to crewed flights and a rare NASA-Roscos Russia resumed crewed launches to the International Space Station with the Soyuz MS-29 liftoff from Baikonur at 14:47 UTC on July 14. NASA astronaut Anil Menon flew alongside Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina (a former SpaceX Dragon passenger), with docking occurring a few hours later amid a high-profile NASA-Roscosmos leadership presence.

2026-07-14T04:46:53.408861-07:00

Soyuz MS-29 launches Anil Menon with two cosmonauts to the ISS, marking Russia’s return to crewed flights and a rare NASA-Roscos

Space.com

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Expedition 74 set for new crew launch: NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two cosmonauts to fly to the ISS on Soyuz MS-29 on July 14 Expedition 74 is preparing to receive three new crew members as NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two cosmonauts launch to the International Space Station on Soyuz MS-29 on Tuesday, July 14. The mission is expected to begin an eight-month stay aboard the ISS, with live launch coverage available.

2026-07-13T14:16:13.806794-07:00

Expedition 74 set for new crew launch: NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two cosmonauts to fly to the ISS on Soyuz MS-29 on July 14

Space Intel Report

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ITU rejects Australia’s Optus 11 two-year deployment extension request, citing known risk of using an untested satellite design International Telecommunication Union regulators denied Australia’s request for a two-year deadline extension to deploy Optus 11 at 160 degrees east in geostationary orbit. The ITU said the decision to use an untested satellite design was a known risk, and therefore did not warrant extending deployment obligations.

2026-07-13T08:13:58.710310-07:00

ITU rejects Australia’s Optus 11 two-year deployment extension request, citing known risk of using an untested satellite design

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Auxilium Biotechnologies demonstrates scalable bioprinting of multiple organ tissues in orbit via ISS tech demo Auxilium Biotechnologies said it has created multiple types of organ tissues aboard the International Space Station, a milestone toward scalable in-orbit bioprinting. The company positioned the results as enabling future bioprinting use cases in space, building toward broader orbital manufacturing and medical applications.

2026-07-09T05:14:37.806766-07:00

Auxilium Biotechnologies demonstrates scalable bioprinting of multiple organ tissues in orbit via ISS tech demo

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MDA Space to acquire 70% of French EO/geo-intelligence firm CLS in €567M deal, vertically integrating radar satellite data with MDA Space will purchase a 70% majority stake in French data analytics and geo-information company Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS) from CNES, in a €567 million transaction (about $647 million). MDA also plans to raise US$819 million via an upsized bought deal to fund the acquisition, positioning the combined company as a top global space-based geointelligence provider.

2026-07-09T04:29:00.090902-07:00

MDA Space to acquire 70% of French EO/geo-intelligence firm CLS in €567M deal, vertically integrating radar satellite data with

SpaceNews.com

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D-Orbit to launch for ArkEdge Space via ION Satellite Carrier under Japan contract Italian space logistics provider D-Orbit said it will provide a series of launch services using its ION Satellite Carrier for Japan-based startup ArkEdge Space. The contract was announced July 8 in Japan and covers multiple launches under a space logistics-to-launch arrangement.

2026-07-07T18:14:47.602721-07:00

D-Orbit to launch for ArkEdge Space via ION Satellite Carrier under Japan contract

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UK CAA signs cooperation agreements with Canada, Brazil and Australia to boost international regulatory coordination The UK Civil Aviation Authority has signed agreements with aviation regulators in Canada, Brazil and Australia aimed at strengthening international cooperation. The deals focus on improving how regulators coordinate across jurisdictions, supporting smoother oversight and alignment for cross-border aviation activities.

2026-07-03T03:44:32.624944-07:00

UK CAA signs cooperation agreements with Canada, Brazil and Australia to boost international regulatory coordination

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ISS Expedition 74 astronauts to perform June 30 spacewalk to repair Canadarm2 robotic arm NASA astronaut Chris Williams and ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot prepare for a June 30 EVA to fix the International Space Station’s Canadarm2. Expedition 74 crew completed spacesuit configuration and procedure reviews, with the three cosmonauts continuing servicing of Roscosmos scientific, electronics, and life-support systems throughout Monday.

2026-06-29T13:11:04.295684-07:00

ISS Expedition 74 astronauts to perform June 30 spacewalk to repair Canadarm2 robotic arm

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