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  "id": 3766742,
  "title": "NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Departs Agency to Continue Military Service",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nasa-astronaut-jonny-kim-departs-agency-to-continue-military-service",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-27T15:10:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NASA Science",
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    "url": "https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-astronaut-jonny-kim-departs-agency-to-continue-military-service/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is departing the agency to resume his military service in the U.S. Navy, following a decade of contributions to space exploration. Kim, who served as a flight engineer on Expedition 72/73 aboard the International Space Station, has completed 3,920 orbits of Earth and contributed to numerous scientific investigations. He will continue his naval career as a lieutenant commander. During his time at NASA, Kim led the station's operations, oversaw the historic docking of the Cygnus XL spacecraft, and served as a commander for the Canadarm2 robotic arm. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman praised Kim's dedication and the impact he has had on the agency's future missions, while NASA's Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa Wyche highlighted Kim's inspirational role in advancing science and inspiring the next generation. Kim's impressive background includes serving as a Navy SEAL, physician, and naval aviator, with a notable military record that includes multiple commendations. In his final statement, Kim expressed gratitude for his NASA career, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and the impact of service on humanity's future.",
  "summary": "After nearly a decade of service to NASA, including an eight-month science expedition aboard the International Space Station, astronaut Jonny Kim’s last day at the agency is Thursday. He will continue serving as lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy. Kim launched to the space station in April 2025 aboard the Soyuz MS‑27 spacecraft to conduct […] The post NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Departs Agency to…",
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        "outlet": "NASA",
        "title": "NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Departs Agency to Continue Military Service",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nasa-astronaut-jonny-kim-departs-agency-to-continue-military-service-3766761",
        "published": "2026-08-27T15:10:24.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Space.com",
        "title": "Astronaut Jonny Kim leaves NASA, will return to active military duty",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/astronaut-jonny-kim-leaves-nasa-will-return-to-active-military-duty",
        "published": "2026-08-27T19:02:45.000Z"
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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."
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