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    #108: Hungry for Artemis Details

    September 24th, 2019 · 52 minutes

    This week, Stephen and Jason discuss a recent exoplanet discovery, NASA's ordering of additional Orion capsules and what Jim Bridenstine can do to ensure ARTEMIS is a success, even beyond his tenure.

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    Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2019) - YouTube
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    Astronomers Find Water on an Exoplanet Twice the Size of Earth - Scientific American
    No, the Exoplanet K2-18b Is Not Habitable - Scientific American Blog Network
    First measurements of 'interstellar comet' - BBC News
    Astronomers Chase a Very Eccentric Interstellar Object - The Atlantic
    Interstellar comet has a brand-new name - The Verge
    NASA is trying to land on the moon. The biggest challenge might be Congress. - The Washington Post
    Eric Berger on Twitter: "Got to love the Senate budgeting $300 million for the EUS upper stage NASA says it doesn't need yet..." - Twitter
    Senate bill offers $22.75 billion for NASA in 2020 - SpaceNews.com
    NASA Joins Last of Five Sections for Space Launch System Rocket Stage | NASA
    NASA Commits to Long-term Artemis Missions with Orion Production | NASA
    NASA taps Lockheed Martin to build six more Orion crew capsules – Spaceflight Now
    After 15 years of development, Lockheed wins new cost-plus contract for Orion | Ars Technica
    NASA cubesat to test lunar Gateway orbit - SpaceNews.com
    Some NASA contractors appear to be trying to kill the Lunar Gateway | Ars Technica
    Getting back to the moon requires speed and simplicity | TheHill
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