NASA Names Four-Person Crew for SpaceX Crew-14 Space Station Mission in 2027

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NASA has announced the crew assignments for its SpaceX Crew-14 mission to the International Space Station, targeting launch no earlier than spring 2027. The four-member team represents three different space agencies, reflecting the multinational nature of the mission. NASA astronaut Kayla Barron will serve as spacecraft commander, while fellow NASA astronaut Chris Birch will act as pilot. The crew also includes JAXA astronaut Makoto Suwa and a Roscosmos cosmonaut, rounding out the international team. The mission is intended as a long-duration science expedition aboard the space station.

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Côte d'Ivoire Becomes 75th Nation to Sign NASA's Artemis Accords

Côte d'Ivoire formally joined the Artemis Accords on Thursday, becoming the 75th country to sign the agreement. The signing ceremony took place in Abidjan, the West African nation's largest city. The milestone marks the largest number of signatories the international space coalition has reached to date. The Artemis Accords unite countries committed to peaceful and responsible exploration of outer space. NASA's Deputy Administrator noted that the United States and Côte d'Ivoire already share a cooperative relationship on Earth.

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NASA Awards $300,000 Top Prize in Mars Food Systems Design Challenge

NASA announced the winners of its Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table on Thursday, recognizing innovative designs for integrated space food systems. The top prize of $300,000 went to Chinyere Ukeje of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a concept called the Adaptive Nourishment Infrastructure (ANI). The competition tasked participants with developing solutions capable of providing safe and nutritious meals for deep space missions. The challenge was part of NASA's broader effort to address food sustainability for future crewed missions to Mars.

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NASA Carbon-Capture Tech Finds New Life in Brewing Industry

Technology originally developed by NASA for carbon capture on Mars missions is now being adapted for use in commercial breweries. The system works by capturing and reusing carbon dioxide, a gas naturally produced during fermentation and essential for carbonating beer. Breweries have traditionally relied on externally sourced CO2, making them vulnerable to supply chain disruptions and price fluctuations. By repurposing NASA's carbon-capture innovation, breweries can recycle their own CO2 on-site, reducing costs and improving sustainability. The technology is reportedly spreading across the brewing industry as more producers explore its practical and environmental benefits.

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NASA Tests Lunar Landing Guidance System Using Drone in California

NASA researchers from Johnson Space Center in Houston have developed an advanced guidance and navigation system called SPLICE, which stands for Safe and Precise Landing – Integrated Capabilities Evolution. The technology was tested using an Alta-X drone near NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on August 27, 2026. The experiment successfully simulated a lunar descent scenario, demonstrating the system's potential for future Moon landings. SPLICE is designed to enable safer and more precise landings on the Moon and potentially other celestial bodies.

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