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mission

[mish-uhn] / ˈmɪʃ ən /


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The rocket stage had previously launched in January 2025 as part of the Firefly Blue Ghost 1 mission.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

The EU mission said staff in many centres did not record results on tally sheets as soon as they were announced, and cited weak verification between digital entries and paper records.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

The unprecedented $30 million dollar mission attempted to send a robot to grab the telescope and move it farther into orbit.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

One early goal was to clearly identify and articulate their mission and north star, which is to “connect people, data and applications quickly, securely and effortlessly,” he noted.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

“Olivia, what we’re after are details of Willa’s mission, any news he’s received, and any details of the Polish men you saw her with.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

And F-35s are able to perform all of their missions only a quarter of the time.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

International and domestic observer missions said at the weekend that the conditions had contributed to an uneven playing field.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

The role of the Five Nations as English allies was complicated because some Mohawks had already gravitated to Catholic missions in New France and supported the French.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

During its mission, Endurance is expected to demonstrate precision landing, collect information about the lunar environment, and test autonomous systems that could be used on future Moon Base missions.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

A book about one of Lady Franklin’s rescue missions, The Voyage of the Fox, was among the nonessential stores and equipment left behind at Ocean Camp.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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