In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top

space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Space Development Agency aims high for 2024 after strong 2023 start
(00:53) Lawmakers unveil 2024 defense authorization bill with space priorities
(01:29) NASA revises contract strategy for ISS deorbit vehicle
(01:52) FCC nod puts Dish-EchoStar merger on home stretch
(02:19) Rethink the Mars Program
(02:50) NASA working with industry to advance inflatable heat shield technology
(03:15) Egypt joins China’s ILRS moon base initiative
(03:42) Rocket Lab to launch South Korean satellite – SatNews
(04:15) Airbus starts Galileo Second Generation satellite production – SatNews
(04:51) Airbus selects Kenya for the 1st HAPS drone hub – SatNews
(05:18) Orbex appoints new CCO – SatNews
(05:47) Comtech names an industry leader as the firm’s Chief Corporate Development Officer – SatNews
(06:19) Australia’s ELO2 consortium’s first prototype Moon rover for NASA’s Artemis mission – SatNews
(06:52) Launch Roundup: SpaceX continues toward 100 launch goal