NASA provides an update on the Mars Sample Return Program. Toyota to invest in Japanese space startup Interstellar Technologies. China sees its first space launch of 2025, and more.

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Our guest today is Mike Gold, Chief Growth Officer at Redwire.

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Selected Reading

NASA to Host Media Call Highlighting Mars Sample Return Update

Toyota backs Japanese space startup Interstellar to mass-produce rockets- Reuters

China launches Shijian-25 satellite to test on-orbit refueling and mission extension technologies - SpaceNews

NSF and the ISS National Lab Announce Up to $3.6 Million in Funding for Physical Science Research on the Space Station

Nokia’s Cellular Network Ready for Moon as Intuitive Machines Completes Final Lunar Lander Installation

Sierra Space CEO leaves, as $5 billion company pushes to launch space plane

ReOrbit and Ananth Technologies Enter into Strategic Agreement on GEO Communications Satellites

New Glenn Launch Targeting No Earlier Than January 10

Beyond the 'Dragon Arc': Unveiling a treasure trove of hidden stars- ASU News 

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