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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.

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

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NASA begins stacking SLS solid rocket boosters for Artemis III launch

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2026-07-13T09:52:10.922104-07:00

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Voyager completes Astrobotic acquisition, secures $298M NASA CLPS contract for lunar missions

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2026-07-13T06:09:50.568741-07:00

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NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives at Kennedy for prelaunch servicing ahead of August launch

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2026-07-12T13:59:57.380598-07:00

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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 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

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NASA begins stacking SLS solid rocket boosters for Artemis III launch NASA has started assembling segments of the Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters that will support the Artemis III mission, targeting astronaut launch as early as next year. The work marks a key step in preparing the boosters for integration ahead of the mission’s 2027 timeframe.

2026-07-13T09:52:10.922104-07:00

NASA begins stacking SLS solid rocket boosters for Artemis III launch

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NASA begins stacking rocket ahead of 2027 Artemis III astronaut launch (photos)

2026-07-13T09:52:10.922104-07:00

NASA begins stacking rocket ah

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Voyager completes Astrobotic acquisition, secures $298M NASA CLPS contract for lunar missions Voyager Technologies has completed its acquisition of Astrobotic Technology, expanding its lunar exploration capabilities as NASA ramps up Moon missions. The company also won a $298 million NASA contract under CLPS, with Peregrine 2 targeted for a 2028 lunar mission.

2026-07-13T06:09:50.568741-07:00

Voyager completes Astrobotic acquisition, secures $298M NASA CLPS contract for lunar missions

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NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives at Kennedy for prelaunch servicing ahead of August launch NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at Kennedy Space Center in late June, moving into final prelaunch servicing and preparations. The arrival sets up the remaining flow of processing and system work ahead of its scheduled August launch.

2026-07-12T13:59:57.380598-07:00

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives at Kennedy for prelaunch servicing ahead of August launch

The Hill

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NASA weighs nuclear-powered lunar rover concept under Jared Isaacman leadership NASA is considering an outside-the-box option for a lunar mission: a nuclear-powered rover, reflecting a leadership approach that is increasingly open to unconventional architectures. The proposal is framed as part of NASA’s evolving planning as it pursues new surface-exploration objectives.

2026-07-12T07:28:50.594930-07:00

NASA weighs nuclear-powered lunar rover concept under Jared Isaacman leadership

Universe Today

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Wally Funk, Mercury 13 Aviator and Oldest Woman to Fly to Space, Dies at 87 Aviation pioneer Wally Funk died at 87. The final living member of NASA’s original “Mercury 13” astronaut trainee class, she eventually flew into space at 82 and became the oldest woman to travel to space.

2026-07-11T16:29:44.185944-07:00

Wally Funk, Mercury 13 Aviator and Oldest Woman to Fly to Space, Dies at 87

Ars Technica

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NASA releases critical planning document for private space stations, clarifying requirements for commercial partners NASA has released a key planning document detailing what it wants from industry for private space-station efforts. The update provides the first consolidated clarity on the planning expectations facing commercial providers, reducing ambiguity for program schedules and downstream engineering decisions.

2026-07-10T08:30:39.371153-07:00

NASA releases critical planning document for private space stations, clarifying requirements for commercial partners