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NASA Awards SpaceX Three Crew Flights to Space Station

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What happened

To continue regular crew transportation to the International Space Station, NASA has awarded SpaceX three additional missions through a contract modification.

Key facts

  • Reported by NASA and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:02:31 UTC.

Why it matters

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  5. NASA Awards SpaceX Three Crew Flights to Space Station

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