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Elon Musk announced plans for SpaceX to launch five uncrewed Starship missions to Mars in 2026, with crewed flights potentially following in 2028. However, regulatory delays from the FAA threaten these timelines, raising concerns about the feasibility of Musk's ambitious goals for Mars colonization.
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The European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft has launched on a two-year mission to study the asteroid Dimorphos, which was impacted by NASA's DART mission in 2022. Hera aims to analyze the aftermath of the collision and improve planetary defense strategies against potential asteroid threats to Earth.
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Andrius Kubilius, the EU's new defense commissioner, is tasked with addressing Europe's defense shortcomings amid rising tensions from the Ukraine conflict. His role includes overseeing military coordination and managing the EU's space initiatives, but faces skepticism regarding funding and authority.