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At Kennedy Space Center, the assembly of the massive LR1300 crane continues, essential for facilitating Starship launches at LC39A. Meanwhile, NASA’s Orion spacecraft was transported to the Vehicle Assembly Building for integration with the Space Launch System ahead of Artemis II, scheduled for early 2026.
Future Missions and Industry Outlook
Vast announced upcoming mission simulations for their Haven demo satellite, testing the systems that will support their planned commercial space station architecture. This all indicates a busy and evolving landscape across the space industry, with continued innovations, infrastructure buildup, and a steady stream of both governmental and commercial missions.