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NASA accelerates Artemis III preparations for 2027 crewed lunar launch on SLS

NASA is ramping up preparations for Artemis III, targeting a 2027 launch of its next crewed moon mission. The flight is planned to ride atop the Space Launch System (SLS), and the agency is stepping up work ahead of the astronaut launch next year.

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2026-07-15T15:17:08.358902-07:00

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Menon, Dubrov and Kikina arrive at ISS on Soyuz MS-29, expanding Expedition 75 to a 10-member crew

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2026-07-15T14:15:52.240838-07:00

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Rocket Lab completes full-duration static fire of Archimedes engine for Neutron’s second stage

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2026-07-15T13:17:29.953260-07:00

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China booster recovery milestone: LandSpace returns first recovered orbital-class booster via cable-net sea catch

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2026-07-15T12:00:09.334124-07:00

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NASA accelerates Artemis III preparations for 2027 crewed lunar launch on SLS NASA is ramping up preparations for Artemis III, targeting a 2027 launch of its next crewed moon mission. The flight is planned to ride atop the Space Launch System (SLS), and the agency is stepping up work ahead of the astronaut launch next year.

2026-07-15T15:17:08.358902-07:00

NASA accelerates Artemis III preparations for 2027 crewed lunar launch on SLS

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Menon, Dubrov and Kikina arrive at ISS on Soyuz MS-29, expanding Expedition 75 to a 10-member crew NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina have arrived aboard Soyuz MS-29, bringing the International Space Station to 10 crew members. The newest trio will complete mission-life adjustment ahead of the next planned crew departure as Expedition 75 continues aboard the station.

2026-07-15T14:15:52.240838-07:00

Menon, Dubrov and Kikina arrive at ISS on Soyuz MS-29, expanding Expedition 75 to a 10-member crew

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Rocket Lab completes full-duration static fire of Archimedes engine for Neutron’s second stage Rocket Lab conducted a full-duration static fire test of the Archimedes engine that will power the second stage of its new Neutron launch vehicle. The test campaign is positioned as a key step toward flight readiness for the powerful next-generation launcher.

2026-07-15T13:17:29.953260-07:00

Rocket Lab completes full-duration static fire of Archimedes engine for Neutron’s second stage

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China booster recovery milestone: LandSpace returns first recovered orbital-class booster via cable-net sea catch China has completed its first successful recovery of an orbital-class booster, using a novel cable-net catch system at sea. LandSpace’s booster has now returned to port after the recovery milestone, underscoring progress toward reusable orbital launch operations.

2026-07-15T12:00:09.334124-07:00

China booster recovery milestone: LandSpace returns first recovered orbital-class booster via cable-net sea catch

NASA Spaceflight

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China’s first recovered booster returns to port as LandSpace aims for first land recovery

2026-07-15T12:00:09.334124-07:00

China’s first recovered booste

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Saltzman warns of possible U.S. space-launch “cap” as Space Force faces budget uncertainty and aging infrastructure strain In his final public remarks as Chief of Space Operations, Gen. B. Chance Saltzman warned the U.S. military could be forced to cap space launches if it cannot secure resources to modernize and expand aging launch infrastructure amid rising demand. He also flagged near-term budget scrutiny and the need to prepare for conflict extending into orbit.

2026-07-15T11:28:54.845851-07:00

Saltzman warns of possible U.S. space-launch “cap” as Space Force faces budget uncertainty and aging infrastructure strain

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SpaceX shares slide below IPO price as IPO-era hype fades SpaceX (SPCX) shares dipped below their $135 IPO price for the first time in about a month, briefly trading under the offering level before closing just above it. The selloff follows a blistering rally after the biggest IPO ever, with investors now focused on upcoming rocket launches and earnings.

2026-07-15T09:19:24.516079-07:00

SpaceX shares slide below IPO price as IPO-era hype fades

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Buy SpaceX shares ahead of this week's Starship launch, says UBS

2026-07-15T08:45:52.949775-07:00

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