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    #40: A Gradient of Space News

    February 14th, 2017 · 30 minutes

    This fortnight, Proxima B breaks our hearts, SpaceX is on historic ground and a Europa lander begins to take shape.

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    Links and Show Notes

    We're Sorry About This Seriously Bummer Proxima B News
    Red Dwarf Stars' Planets May Face Oxygen Loss | NASA
    A group of prominent Republicans has an excellent plan to fight climate change - The Washington Post
    SpaceX Falcon 9 Breathes First Fire at KSC Pad 39A - Successful Static Fire Test Paves Path to Feb. 18 ISS Launch - Universe Today
    Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 - Wikipedia
    GMS: SDO: Year 6
    Goals for NASA's proposed Europa Lander begin to crystallize - SpaceFlight Insider
    NASA Plans to Drill Into Europa's Crust In Search of Life
    NASA Science Definition Team Report (PDF)
    We finally have a computer that can survive the surface of Venus | Ars Technica
    Liftoff #19: Venus: The Pizza Planet - Relay FM
    NASA - Venus Landsailing Rover