Crew-14 assigned, BepiColombo phase, Mars awards, lunar tests

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   SpaceX Crew-14 crew assigned to long-duration science expedition

   NASA and SpaceX have assigned the 14th commercial crew rotation to Expedition 75/76.

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   BepiColombo Enters Mercury Arrival Phase, Separation Set for December 2026

   The ESA/JAXA mission has begun critical steps to deliver two Mercury orbiters, with spacecraft separation planned for December 2026.

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   Mars to Table selects five teams and awards 650,000 USD

   Five teams were selected and awarded 650,000 USD.

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   Alta-X drone's SPLICE completes simulated lunar landing tests

   Simulated lunar landing tests were completed by the Alta-X drone's SPLICE system.