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Chinese Study Names Four Rimae Bode Sites for First Crewed Moon Landing

A Nature Astronomy paper spotlights a low‑latitude near‑side target, stressing the need for higher‑resolution mapping before any mission decision.

NASA Clears Smartphones for Space on Crew-12 and Artemis II

NASA Cuts Starliner Missions and Sets Next Flight as Cargo-Only in 2026