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    #150: Worming It Up

    May 18th, 2021 · 40 minutes

    This fortnight, Jason and Stephen catch up on what NASA's new administrator has been saying about the future of the agency, and China's actions in space, both near and far away.

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    Links and Show Notes

    China's Rocket Debris Landed Near Maldives: Here's What to Know - The New York Times
    NASA Administrator Statement on Chinese Rocket Debris | NASA
    Rocket Lab’s 20th Electron launch ends in failure with the loss of its payload | TechCrunch
    Rocket Lab recovered the first stage from its failed May 15 launch, a silver lining for its reusability program | TechCrunch
    China's newly landed Mars rover Zhurong likely to roll into action this weekend | Space
    China Lands Rover on Mars – SpacePolicyOnline.com
    Senate Committee Approves 2021 NASA Authorization, Requires Second HLS System – SpacePolicyOnline.com
    Orion Spacecraft Adorned with Iconic NASA Worm Logo – Artemis
    Artemis I Rocket and Spacecraft Receive “Worm” Welcome | NASA
    NASA chief Bill Nelson talks rockets, Moon plans, and partnerships - The Verge
    Biden space advisers urge cooperation with China - POLITICO
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