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  "textContent": "Technology and science demonstrations, supported by various NASA industry collaborations and agency developments, are set to launch to low Earth orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of the company’s Transporter-16 commercial rideshare mission. These demonstrations will test thermal protection systems, advance in-space communications, deepen our understanding of Earth’s atmosphere, and foster capabilities […]\n\nThe post NASA Tech and Science Bound for Low Earth Orbit on Commercial Launch appeared first on NASA Science.",
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