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NASA is looking to privatize astronaut rescue services

NASA is asking private industry and academia for ideas for new rescue services for its astronauts on Earth in the event of emergencies during rocket launches, spacecraft free flight or landings. The ...
Space.com

NASA has used the US military for astronaut rescue for decades. So why ask private companies for help now?

NASA says the change is part of the agency's "continued effort to enable a robust commercial industry and supports policy that encourages development of a thriving United States commercial sector." ...
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NASA targets July 31 for Crew-11 launch while Ax-4 mission won’t return until next week

There’s nowhere to park right now at the International Space Station for NASA’s next Commercial Crew Program launch, but a slot should clear next week allowing for the launch of Crew-11 as early as ...
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Maine astronaut to return to ISS as commander of SpaceX crew

NASA says Crew-12 will be heading to the International Space Station as part of the Commercial Crew Program. Currently, ...
Fox 5 San Diego

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission lifts off for ISS

(NEXSTAR) – The latest mission on NASA’s Commercial Crew Program successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, sending SpaceX Crew-11 on its journey toward the ...