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  "path": "/2026/02/23/vast-selected-for-sixth-private-astronaut-mission-to-iss/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-23T15:45:52.000Z",
  "site": "https://spaceexplored.com",
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  "textContent": "NASA has signed a contract with Vast for the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, with a launch targeted no earlier than summer 2027. The mission is expected to last up to 14 days in orbit and will fly aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft.\n\nmore…",
  "title": "Vast selected for sixth private astronaut mission to ISS"
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