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Space.com • Josh Dinner

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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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Russia launches American and two cosmonauts to ISS as NASA chief visits

By AeroTime: NASA astronaut Anil Menon launched aboard Soyuz MS-29 with two Russian cosmonauts as the heads of NASA and Roscosmos attended.

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Anil Menon Launches to Space Station

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Station’s Newest Trio Adjusts to Mission Life Before Next Crew Departure

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

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Space.com • Josh Dinner

Watch Archimedes burn! Rocket Lab fires up engine for its powerful next-gen Neutron launcher (video)

By Space.com: Rocket Lab recently performed a full-duration static fire test with the engine that will power the second stage of its powerful new Neutron launch vehicle.

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

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NASA Spaceflight • Martin Smith

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

By NASA Spaceflight: China reached a major milestone less than a week ago with the first successful recovery of an orbital-class booster, using a novel cable-net catch system at sea.

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

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CNBC • Samantha Subin

SpaceX stock sinks below $135 IPO price for the first time

By CNBC: SpaceX shares dropped below their IPO price of $135 on Wednesday, falling for a fourth day. Shares have been volatile since the Elon Musk rocket maker's historic June IPO.

Bloomberg

SpaceX Shares Fall Below IPO Price for First Time as Hype Fades

Reuters

SpaceX shares slide below IPO price for the first time as blistering rally unravels

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

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

FCC to Consider Allowing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Devices for D2D Service

By Via Satellite: The FCC may explore allowing unlicensed wireless devices like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to communicate directly with satellites for direct-to-device (D2D).

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2026-07-15T13:46:08.686563-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Eutelsat plans 528-satellite LEO constellation in addition to 440 satellites on order from Airbus

By Space Intel Report: UPDATE July 15: This story has been updated to include comment from Eutelsat.

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2026-07-15T11:14:01.105739-07:00

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Associated Press • Gerald Imray

2026-07-15T08:30:36.897441-07:00

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Station’s Newest Trio Adjusts to Mission Life Before Next Crew Departure

Watch Archimedes burn! Rocket Lab fires up engine for its powerful next-gen Neutron launcher (video)

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

SpaceX stock sinks below $135 IPO price for the first time

SpaceX Shares Fall Below IPO Price for First Time as Hype Fades

SpaceX shares slide below IPO price for the first time as blistering rally unravels

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Eutelsat plans 528-satellite LEO constellation in addition to 440 satellites on order from Airbus

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'Full steam ahead': NASA ramps up prep for Artemis III astronaut launch in 2027

Russia launches American and two cosmonauts to ISS as NASA chief visits

FCC to Consider Allowing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Devices for D2D Service

Watch Archimedes burn! Rocket Lab fires up engine for its powerful next-gen Neutron launcher (video)

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

Eutelsat plans 528-satellite LEO constellation in addition to 440 satellites on order from Airbus

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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

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