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T-Minus Guest

Our guest today is Philip Harlow, President of commercial satellite operator Telesat.

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Selected Reading

NASA responds to Navajo Nation's request to delay private mission placing human remains on the moon

Biden Administration to Consult with Navajo About Human Remains on the Moon – SpacePolicyOnline.com

48000 pounds of engine thrust to power lift upper stage Vulcan rocket

SpaceX sues US agency that accused it of firing workers critical of Elon Musk- Reuters 

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.- U.S. GAO

Funding Future Tech: NASA Names 2024 Innovative Concept Studies

Space elevator design wins Barrow-born architect €10,000

ISRO’s Fuel Cell flight tested in PSLV C58

China's first rocket launch in 2024 successful - CGTN

China completes new commercial launch pad to boost access to space - SpaceNews

Where lawmakers think space policy is headed in 2024

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