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Selected Reading

Pentagon plans to transfer ‘high accuracy’ space tracking data to Commerce- Breaking Defense

US exploring potential space force hotline with China- Reuters

Japan startup to develop refueling satellite for U.S. Space Force- The Japan Times

Chandrayaan-3: Hopes of Moon lander reawakening dim as India awaits signal- BBC

Turning up gravity for space fungi study- ESA

​​Paratus sign re-seller agreement with Starlink for Africa- PR

Committee on NASA Mission Critical Workforce, Infrastructure, and Technology - Meeting No. 11 | National Academies 

https://www.herox.com/SpaceportAmericaCup2024

Building in zero gravity: the race to create factories in space- The Guardian

Surprise Space Force Launch Punches Hole In Atmosphere- The Weather Channel

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