The Space Show

2024.01.03 | Remembering the Mars Polar Lander & Moon Month

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On The Space Show for Wednesday, 3 January 2024:

  • The loss of the Mars Polar Lander: The story of the ill-fated Mars Polar Lander, which was launched 25 years ago today. (Audio inserts courtesy JPL)
    • Moon Month — SLIM and Peregrine 1: This month will see the attempted landing of Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon or SLIM near Shioli Crater on the Moon, and the launch of Astrobotic's Peregrine 1 lunar lander with NASA and other payloads onboard. (Audio inserts courtesy NASA)
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