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SpaceX founder Elon Musk stated that the company’s next-generation spacecraft, Starship, is on track to reach the Moon before China’s planned mission. Posting on X, Musk noted that SpaceX is progressing “at lightning speed” compared to the rest of the space industry.
He expects Starship to carry out a crewed lunar mission under NASA’s Artemis program by 2027, with certification for human flights anticipated as early as next year. The launch system, consisting of Starship and the massive Super Heavy booster, surpasses NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) in power and stands over 120 meters tall — making it the largest rocket ever developed.
While China targets a manned Moon landing by 2030, Musk believes SpaceX will beat them to it.
So far, Starship has completed 11 orbital launches, though nearly half ended in failure. Still, Musk remains confident that his spacecraft will mark the beginning of a new chapter in lunar exploration.
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Entrance Examinations for Higher and Secondary Vocational Institutions Completed in Turkmenistan
24 Aug. 18:38Turkmenistan has officially concluded its admission campaign for higher and secondary vocational educational institutions for the 2026–2027 academic year. Held between July 13 and August 24, 2026, the examination process was conducted under state commission oversight and public supervision. Notably, entrance exams at the S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University and the International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs were administered using a standardized testing format.
Following the examination results, over 18,000 applicants were admitted to higher education institutions. Under the newly implemented "Strategy for the Development of Higher Professional Education in Turkmenistan for 2026–2052," several new academic tracks were established across specialist, bachelor's, and master's degree levels, aligning with the "Atlas of Future Professions." Priority admission status was granted to international competition winners, top athletes, and high school medalists.
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