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NASA Artemis IV crew selection moves into final review; Waymo expands robotaxi service to three more US metros
4 Sept 2026
A calm edition of the prior 24 hours — 2 briefings in chapters, with links back to sources and the live feed.
Space
Chapter
NASA Artemis IV crew selection moves into final review
Four astronauts are shortlisted for the first crewed landing mission of the next decade.
Why it matters Crew shortlists lock training to SLS and Gateway windows; slips here cascade across the decade’s landings.
Autonomy
Chapter
Waymo expands robotaxi service to three more US metros
Phoenix-style driverless ops will roll into Austin, Miami, and Seattle suburbs through early 2027.
Why it matters New metros with unsupervised night runs expand where driverless trips are legal, not just piloted.