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NASA's Crew-11 Launches for 7-Month Space Adventure!

7/30/2025

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NASA Crew-11 Launch

Get ready for an exciting journey as NASA's Crew-11 mission prepares for liftoff on July 31 at 12:09 PM EDT from Kennedy Space Center! This diverse team, featuring NASA's Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA's Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos' Oleg Platonov, will embark on a thrilling seven-month scientific adventure aboard the International Space Station.

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Bakanov Meets NASA

Dmitry Bakanov, the head of Russia's Roscosmos, is making waves in the U.S. as he meets with NASA's Acting Administrator Sean Duffy for the first time since 2018. Their discussions will shape the future of the International Space Station and cross-flight agreements. Before the Crew-11 launch on July 31, Bakanov will also connect with cosmonaut Oleg Platonov and his team.

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Historical Context

The Apollo 11 mission, launched on July 16, 1969, marked humanity's first moon landing, fulfilling President John F. Kennedy's 1961 goal. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on July 20, inspiring global interest in space exploration. Today, NASA's Crew-11 mission continues this legacy, featuring astronauts from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos, highlighting ongoing international collaboration in space research.

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NASA Crew-11 Launch

Get ready for an exciting journey as NASA's Crew-11 mission prepares for liftoff on July 31 at 12:09 PM EDT from Kennedy Space Center! This diverse team, featuring NASA's Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA's Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos' Oleg Platonov, will embark on a thrilling seven-month scientific adventure aboard the International Space Station.

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