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US, Russian astronauts launch into orbit for joint space mission

Al Jazeera Tuesday 14 July 2026, 17:49 UTC 1 min read
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NASA chief Jared Isaacman made a rare visit to the Russia-operated Baikonur Cosmodrome to witness the launch.

NASA chief Jared Isaacman made a rare visit to the Russia-operated Baikonur Cosmodrome to witness the launch.
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