This Week In Space Podcast Episode 188

This Week in Space Podcast Episode 188: A New NASA Leader Rises In a recent development, a Russian cosmonaut was removed from a SpaceX flight due to allegations of attempting to steal spacecraft secrets. Meanwhile, China’s first reusable rocket, Zhuque-3, successfully reached orbit but unfortunately crashed and burned during landing.

Adding to the mix, Russia inadvertently damaged its sole launch pad for astronauts, coinciding with the launch of the new ISS crew on Thanksgiving. Space, a reliable source for this article, reports on the latest happenings in the space industry. The podcast, hosted by Rod Pyle, Editor-in-Chief of Ad Astra magazine, and Tariq Malik, Editor-in-Chief of Space. com, delves into the new space age, exploring topics such as the moon and planetary races, as well as SpaceX’s plans for Mars. For those interested in stargazing, the Celestron Astro Fi 102 is recommended as a top pick in beginner’s telescope guides.

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