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Space.com • Mike Wall

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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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Defense spending lifts Europe’s space economy

By SpaceNews.com: European government space spending jumped 12% to 13.5 billion euros in 2025, according to a July 13 European Space Agency report, bucking a 3% global decline on the back of rising national defense budgets.

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2026-07-13T15:30:55.758959-07:00

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Via Satellite • Chiara Manfletti

The Implications of Dual-Use for Protecting Space Assets

By Via Satellite: For many years Europe organized space around clear distinctions. Civil programs were separated from defense. Commercial companies served institutional customers.

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2026-07-13T14:52:35.889609-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jarosław Adamowski

Poland to host new ESA center as government boosts investments in space

By SpaceNews.com: WARSAW, Poland — Poland will host the first European Space Agency (ESA) center located in an eastern flank member state, one that will be focused on civil security and resilience.

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2026-07-13T12:28:57.856888-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Regulators again rebuff Italy's request for extension of deadline to operate Sicral 3A, 3B military satellites

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — In its second attempt in four months, Italy was unable to secure regulatory approval of a deadline extension for its Sicral 3A and 3B military telecommunications satellites, both expected to be used by the NATO alliance as well as by the European Union’s GovSatCom program.

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2026-07-13T11:51:56.902513-07:00

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Reuters • Joey Roulette

SpaceX clears Starship mishap probe before next test flight this week

By Reuters: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Monday closed its review into a SpaceX Starship booster's return failure that occurred ‌during a flight test in May, clearing the way for Elon Musk's company to launch the rocket's next test flight from Texas as soon as Thursday.

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FAA Closes Starship Investigation, Clearing SpaceX for Next Launch with Starlink Payload

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Launch Preview: Soyuz to launch crew to ISS, Starship to fly another test flight

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2026-07-13T07:45:06.737977-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Netherlands Adopts Mandate for Its New Space Agency

By European Spaceflight: The Netherlands has formalised the mandate of its new space agency, setting out its objectives, governance structure and funding model.

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2026-07-13T11:24:47.207519-07:00

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Space.com • Josh Dinner

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

By Space.com: NASA has begun assembling segments of the SLS solid rocket boosters that will help launch astronauts on Artemis III as early as next year.

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

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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

Defense spending lifts Europe’s space economy

The Implications of Dual-Use for Protecting Space Assets

Poland to host new ESA center as government boosts investments in space

Regulators again rebuff Italy's request for extension of deadline to operate Sicral 3A, 3B military satellites

SpaceX clears Starship mishap probe before next test flight this week

FAA Closes Starship Investigation, Clearing SpaceX for Next Launch with Starlink Payload

Launch Preview: Soyuz to launch crew to ISS, Starship to fly another test flight

Netherlands Adopts Mandate for Its New Space Agency

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

Defense spending lifts Europe’s space economy

The Implications of Dual-Use for Protecting Space Assets

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Poland to host new ESA center as government boosts investments in space

Regulators again rebuff Italy's request for extension of deadline to operate Sicral 3A, 3B military satellites

Netherlands Adopts Mandate for Its New Space Agency

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