{
  "id": 128046,
  "title": "NASA puts Crew-13's launch-pad escape in the hands of the 11-times-recalled Cybertruck",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/nasa-puts-crew-13s-launch-pad-escape-in-the-hands-of-the-11-times",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-04T10:19:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
    "slug": "techspot",
    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/113345-nasa-puts-crew-13-launch-pad-escape-hands.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the upcoming SpaceX Crew-13 mission, the safety of the four astronauts on board will be entrusted to the Cybertruck, a vehicle that has been the subject of 11 NHTSA recall campaigns. This decision was made by NASA officials to avoid the logistical complications of organizing a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle (MRAP) for the launch. While the Cybertruck offers faster escape times and is easier to drive while wearing gloves, it falls short in terms of durability compared to the heavily armored MRAP. The Crew-13 crew includes NASA's Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, along with Canada's Joshua Kutryk and Russia's Sergey Teteryatnikov. They will join Expedition 75 aboard the International Space Station, conducting various scientific investigations and technology demonstrations to support future missions to the Moon and Mars.",
  "summary": "Making a hasty exit away from the launch pad should something go wrong is important, obviously, but given the potentially destructive power of a rocket, the vehicle coming to astronauts' aid also needs to be sturdy. Read Entire Article",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Register",
        "title": "NASA puts astronauts’ lives in the hands of Tesla’s flaky Cybertruck",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/nasa-puts-astronauts-lives-in-the-hands-of-teslas-flaky-cybertruck",
        "published": "2026-08-04T06:31:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}