The European Space Agency releases key milestones for the Ariane 6 launch. The Indian Space Research Organization says that their lunar lander and rover are now in sleep mode. SpaceX Crew 6 splashed down over the weekend returning four astronauts from the ISS, and more.

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Our guest is Dr. John Z. Kiss, space biologist and professor at UNCG who studies plants in microgravity and low gravity environments.

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Selected Reading

Europe to decide within weeks on when to restart space launches- Reuters

The European Space Agency has a transparency problem — but it's completely legal- Space.com

Moon base: Bangor scientists design fuel to live in space- BBC

India’s moon rover completes walk, put into ‘sleep mode’- Al Jazeera

Manastu Space secures $3M led by Capital 2B, BIG Capital, E2MC 

Sultan Al Neyadi returns to Earth after historic space mission- UAE National

UAE investments in space sector surpass Dhs22bn 

¥10 Billion JAXA Fund Set to Boost Space Business - The Japan News

York Space Systems Establishes Successful Communications with Final Delivery on Tranche 0 Program

Firefly Aerospace Awarded Multi-Launch Agreement with L3Harris- PR

Vodafone teams up with Amazon's Project Kuiper to extend 5G reach | Reuters 

Fleet Space Technologies takes stake in Thor Energy underpinning long-term commitment to revolutionising mineral exploration at Alford East project 

China's wide field survey telescope to be operational in mid-Sept.- CGTN

Amazing satellite video shows China's space station come together in Earth orbit

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