July 18, 2026
Jeremy: Will the Strait of Hormuz reopen to all LNG traffic before 31st July 2026? Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (CENTCOM)
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Jeremy: Will the Strait of Hormuz reopen to all LNG traffic before 31st July 2026?

Jeremy Lichtman July 16, 2026 92
Reopening the strait will not immediately stabilize global energy markets due to technical, operational, and geopolitical challenges,...
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Jeremy: Will an Artemis III orbital demonstration mission succeed by the end of 2027? University students and advisors from 11 finalist teams gathered in Huntsville, home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, June 23-25 for the agency’s third annual Human Lander Challenge. This year’s competition challenged students to consider solutions for environmental control and life support systems for long duration spaceflight. These technologies are essential for maintaining breathable air, potable water, and thermal stability for astronauts during deep space missions. NASA/Charles Beason
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Jeremy: Will an Artemis III orbital demonstration mission succeed by the end of 2027?

Jeremy Lichtman July 13, 2026 73
Despite historical success in NASA missions, especially when collaborating with private companies, there are significant technical, logistical,...
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