We check out many of the major launch providers and their most recent missions. We begin looking at the launches of the last month from all corners of the globe. What do you get after one month away? A boat load of news and some amazing interviews for our return from spring break. We finish with a congrats to the Juno team and two fond farewells.
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Plus while staying on Mars, did Curiosity find life? Not exactly, but we discuss a major find from the Mars Science Laboratory. Hear from some of the scientists working on the MER program and what they're saying about this unprecedented storm. Then we travel to Mars, where we look at the Opportunity rover, or try to as its blanketed by a massive dust storm. Orbital ATK has been acquired by Northrop Grumman to become Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, and what's behind that deal. We discuss what's going up on SpaceX's CRS-15 mission including more about our favorite creepy face, as well as the OA-9 launch from Orbital ATK, who is getting a new name. We also look at their future launch plans including launch sites and a staggering number being put out for a launch rate. Then we look at SpaceX's recent launches, including their first ever Block 5 launch and what that means. We discuss the return of Expedition 55 and the launch of Expedition 56 and what will make that mission unique. We begin with our launch round-up, including China, Japan, and two manned missions.
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From launch rates to renamings and of course two major announcements from the red planet, it's another jam-packed Talking Space.