146: Reverse Origami

The SLS has completed a full-length hot fire test and NASA is on the verge of having a new administrator, all while SpaceX continue to move ahead with its Starship testing.

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LEGO Space Shuttle Discovery debuts as new 2,300-piece set - 9to5Toys

NASA’s new Mars rover is about to spawn a tiny helicopter - The Verge

Starship SN11 returns to pre-launch testing - Super Heavy BN1 rollout to follow - NASASpaceFlight.com

Oumuamua: It Came From Another Solar System - The New York Times

NASA Mega Moon Rocket Passes Key Test, Readies for Launch | NASA

NASA has begun a study of the SLS rocket’s affordability [Updated] | Ars Technica

What are the sparks flying at the bottom of SSMEs at the time of launch? - Space Exploration Stack Exchange

NASA has begun a study of the SLS rocket’s affordability [Updated] | Ars Technica

President Biden Announces his Intent to Nominate Bill Nelson for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration | The White House

Biden Nominates Bill Nelson to Lead NASA - The New York Times

Here are five questions we would ask the nominee for NASA administrator | Ars Technica

NASA Commits To Building Mandated Heavy-lift Rocket - SpaceNews