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In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top
space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Shanghai Spacecom Raises $1.94 Billion in Series B Round at $6.96 Billion Valuation
(00:35) NASA Swift Observatory Projected for Atmospheric Re-entry Following Unsuccessful Orbital Servicing Attempt
(01:11) Satellite Industry Association Endorses White House Space Transportation Policy Directive
(01:48) How will NASA's astronaut training hub change with commercial space stations?
(02:43) SpaceX sends 27 Starlink satellites to orbit on 100th Falcon rocket launch of the year (video, photos)
(03:29) On this day in space! Aug. 22, 1963: X-15 sets world altitude record
(03:58) Dismantling the Roadless Rule threatens to disrupt wildlife and water in US
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Shanghai Spacecom Raises $1.94 Billion in Series B Round at $6.96 Billion Valuation
(00:35) NASA Swift Observatory Projected for Atmospheric Re-entry Following Unsuccessful Orbital Servicing Attempt
(01:11) Satellite Industry Association Endorses White House Space Transportation Policy Directive
(01:48) How will NASA's astronaut training hub change with commercial space stations?
(02:43) SpaceX sends 27 Starlink satellites to orbit on 100th Falcon rocket launch of the year (video, photos)
(03:29) On this day in space! Aug. 22, 1963: X-15 sets world altitude record
(03:58) Dismantling the Roadless Rule threatens to disrupt wildlife and water in US
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