106: One Robot Closet

The first SLS is taking shape, as are Starhopper and Europa Clipper. Stephen struggles with a name and then Jason introduces a new segment.

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India's Chandrayaan-2 Spacecraft Scouts the Moon in New Lunar Photos | Space

Europa Clipper's Mission to Jupiter’s Icy Moon Confirmed | NASA

NASA Has Committed to a Rocket for the Europa Mission--and It Won't Be Ready on Time - Scientific American

After a botched docking attempt, Russia delivers a humanoid robot to the space station - The Verge

Russian and U.S. Spaceship Activities Keep Crew Busy – Space Station

Russian Soyuz Spacecraft Carrying Humanoid Robot Aborts Docking at Space Station | Space

РОСКОСМОС on Twitter: Skybot F850

Eris (dwarf planet) - Wikipedia

NASA Administrator Says Pluto Is Still a Planet, And Things Are Getting Heated

SpaceX scrubs Starhopper test flight on Monday evening [Updated] | Ars Technica

Boeing completes first NASA SLS engine section, getting ready for final Core Stage mate - NASASpaceFlight.com

All Booster Segments for NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission Completely Cast | NASA

NASA Marshall to Lead Artemis Program’s Human Lunar Lander Development | NASA

NASA chief alienates Senators needed to fund the Moon program | Ars Technica

Will NASA’s Artemis Moon Mission Have An All-Female Crew?

Actually, NASA is looking at all options for the Moon—including prizes | Ars Technica

One could fly to Mars in this spacious habitat and not go crazy | Ars Technica

Hole That Caused Leak in Russian Spacecraft Possibly Traced to Assembly or Testing: Report | Space

NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Refutes Space Crime Claim by Spouse as Divorce Details Emerge | Space

The first alleged crime committed in space raises questions about jurisdiction in orbit - The Verge

Space Station's Data Rate Increase Supports Future Exploration | NASA

SpaceIL’s Crashed Spacecraft Spilled Tardigrades on the Moon | WIRED

Chris Johnson on Twitter

Tardigrade - Wikipedia