mission
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Building a refinery at the Port of Brownsville on the Gulf Coast has been Calce’s mission for a decade.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
"In this mission it would have likely been controlled remotely by a person with a joystick to make sure they got to the exact location of the crew," Clark said.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Trump then told reporters about a secret military mission to ensure safe passage for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important commercial waterways.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Isaacman said "those raising this concern may not be aware of the pipeline of crews," including those "undergoing lunar-specific training that would be a better fit for a future surface mission."
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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
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