{"id":21708,"date":"2020-04-24T16:00:27","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T20:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=21708"},"modified":"2020-04-24T15:19:12","modified_gmt":"2020-04-24T19:19:12","slug":"space-policy-roundup-april-24-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=21708","title":{"rendered":"Space policy roundup &#8211; April.24.2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A sampling of links to recent space policy, politics, and government (US and international) related space news and resource items that I found of interest (find previous <a href=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?cat=105\">space policy roundups here<\/a>):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Space resource &amp; space laws:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.outerspaceinstitute.ca\/docs\/Vancouver_Recommendations_on_Space_Mining.pdf\">Vancouver Recommendations on Space Mining &#8211; Outer Space Institute, April 20, 2020 (pdf)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespacereview.com\/article\/3925\/1\">The President\u2019s space resources executive order: a step in the right direction &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/04\/spacewatchgl-perspective-on-us-space-resources-executive-order-alice-gorman-on-how-the-eo-is-a-rejection-of-longstanding-principles\/\">#SpaceWatchGL Perspective On US Space Resources Executive Order: Alice Gorman On How The EO Is A Rejection Of Longstanding Principles &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/04\/spacewatchgl-perspective-on-us-space-resources-executive-order-sebastien-moranta-on-the-eo-as-an-america-first-policy\/\">#SpaceWatchGL Perspective On US Space Resources Executive Order: Sebastien Moranta On The EO As An &#8220;America First&#8221; Policy &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/04\/spacewatchgl-perspective-on-us-space-resources-executive-order-michelle-hanlon-on-how-the-moon-agreement-is-finished\/\">#SpaceWatchGL Perspective On US Space Resources Executive Order: Michelle Hanlon On How The Moon Agreement Is Finished &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/04\/another-pyrrhic-victory-the-white-houses-latest-executive-order-on-space-mining\/\">Another Pyrrhic Victory: The White House\u2019s Latest Executive Order On Space Mining &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/04\/spacewatchgl-perspective-on-us-space-resources-executive-order-dimitra-stefoudi-on-how-the-u-s-seeks-cooperation-through-the-outer-space-treaty\/\">#SpaceWatchGL Perspective On US Space Resources Executive Order: Dimitra Stefoudi On How The U.S. Seeks Cooperation Through The Outer Space Treaty &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/04\/spacewatchgl-perspective-on-us-space-resources-executive-order-christopher-johnson-on-how-the-u-s-seeks-to-be-a-pioneer-in-space-resources-norm-development\/\">#SpaceWatchGL Perspective On US Space Resources Executive Order: Christopher Johnson On How The U.S. Seeks To Be A Pioneer In Space Resources Norm Development &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Commercial crew:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/nasa-safety-panel-agrees-demo-2-launch-date-feasible-nasa-wants-public-to-stay-away\/\">NASA Safety Panel Agrees Demo-2 Launch Date Feasible, NASA Wants Public to Stay Away \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/safety-panel-concludes-may-launch-of-commercial-crew-test-flight-is-feasible\/\">Safety panel concludes May launch of commercial crew test flight is feasible &#8211; SpaceNews.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/thank-you-for-flying-spacex-11587511128\">Thank You for Flying SpaceX &#8211; WSJ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>NASA science:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/scientists-warn-proposed-cuts-put-mars-science-program-at-risk\/\">Scientists warn proposed cuts put Mars science program at risk &#8211; SpaceNews.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Coronavirus &amp; space:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2020\/4\/23\/21233475\/nasa-spacex-crew-dragon-falcon-9-florida-no-travel\">NASA administrator urges people not to travel to Florida to watch historic SpaceX launch &#8211; The Verge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/nasa-shows-off-coronavirus-pandemic-projects\/\">NASA shows off coronavirus pandemic projects &#8211; SpaceNews.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/nasa-helping-in-fight-against-covid-19\/\">NASA Helping in Fight Against COVID-19 \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lascrucesbulletin.com\/stories\/spaceport-america-cancels-college-rocket-competition,3725\">Spaceport America cancels college rocket competition | Las Cruces Bulletin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>SLS\/Orion:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/2020\/04\/sls-accelerating-eus-development-timeline\/\">SLS Program working on accelerating EUS development timeline &#8211; NASASpaceFlight.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Commercial space\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/nasa-reorganizing-to-sharpen-leo-commercialization-efforts-macdonald-to-oversee-casis\/\">NASA Reorganizing to Sharpen LEO Commercialization Efforts, MacDonald to Oversee CASIS \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/rocket-lab-hires-d-c-lobbying-firm-dla-piper\/\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rocket Lab hires D.C. lobbying firm DLA Piper &#8211; SpaceNews.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Regulation:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/viasat-gets-fcc-approval-for-meo-constellation\/\">Viasat gets FCC approval for MEO constellation &#8211; SpaceNews.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/spacex-seeks-fcc-permission-for-operating-all-first-gen-starlink-in-lower-orbit\/\">SpaceX seeks FCC permission for operating all first-gen Starlink in lower orbit &#8211; SpaceNews.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space traffic:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/tech-policy\/2020\/04\/fcc-plan-to-regulate-space-debris-scaled-back-to-avoid-conflicts-with-nasa\/\">FCC moves cautiously in plan to prevent space debris and satellite collisions | Ars Technica<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/fcc-punts-controversial-space-debris-rules-for-extra-study\/\">FCC punts controversial space debris rules for extra study &#8211; SpaceNews.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecfsapi.fcc.gov\/file\/10409353709408\/AMSAT%20ARRL%2018-313%20Ex%20Parte%2004_08_2020.pdf\">AMSAT letter to FCC on orbital debris rule changes &#8211; AMSAT (pdf) <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespacereview.com\/article\/3926\/1\">The FCC takes a leadership role in combating orbital debris &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Space traffic:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/u-s-space-force-deploying-surveillance-telescope-in-australia\/\">U.S. Space Force deploying surveillance telescope in Australia &#8211; SpaceNews.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>US national security:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.c4isrnet.com\/battlefield-tech\/space\/2020\/04\/23\/congress-will-have-a-report-on-space-acquisition-reforms-soon\/\">Upcoming report to Congress on space acquisition expected to be \u2018groundbreaking\u2019 &#8211; c4isrnet.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespacereview.com\/article\/3927\/1\">To attack or deter? The role of anti-satellite weapons &#8211; The Space Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/space-force-projects-more-than-7000-airmen-will-join-its-ranks-this-year\/\">Space Force projects more than 7,000 airmen will join its ranks this year &#8211; SpaceNews.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>International space<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Canada:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spaceq.ca\/the-government-should-prioritize-leo-satellite-broadband\/\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The government should prioritize LEO satellite broadband &#8211; SpaceQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spaceq.ca\/canadian-space-community-discusses-covid-19-and-its-impact\/\">Canadian Space community discusses COVID-19 and its impact &#8211; SpaceQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>China:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xinhuanet.com\/english\/2020-04\/24\/c_139004464.htm\">China&#8217;s first Mars exploration mission named Tianwen-1 &#8211; Xinhua <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/chinas-mars-mission-named-tianwen-1-appears-on-track-for-july-launch\/\">China&#8217;s Mars mission named Tianwen-1, appears on track for July launch &#8211; SpaceNews.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>India:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.financialexpress.com\/lifestyle\/science\/gaganyaan-isro-to-develop-technologies-for-indias-first-manned-mission-to-space\/1938523\/\">Gaganyaan: ISRO to develop technologies for India&#8217;s first manned mission to space &#8211; The Financial Express<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Iran:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/iran-launches-first-military-satellite.html\">Iran launches its 1st military satellite into orbit: reports &#8211; Space.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/04\/irans-military-satellite-launch-full-of-surprises\/\">Iran&#8217;s Military Satellite Launch Full Of Surprises &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacepolicyonline.com\/news\/iran-launches-first-military-satellite-from-new-launch-site\/\">Iran Launches First Military Satellite from New Launch Site \u2013 SpacePolicyOnline.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xinhuanet.com\/english\/2020-04\/24\/c_139005127.htm\">Iran receives signals from Noor satellite: commander &#8211; Xinhua<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.irna.ir\/news\/83762605\/Russian-parliament-voices-support-for-Iran-s-satellite-launch\">Russian parliament voices support for Iran&#8217;s satellite launch &#8211; IRNA English<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Mexico:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/04\/nanoavionics-and-mexican-space-agency-introduce-a-nanosatellite-pilot-project-for-future-space-missions\/\">NanoAvionics And Mexican Space Agency Introduce A Nanosatellite Pilot Project For Future Space Missions &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Russia:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/04\/spacewatchgl-opinion-russias-nudol-asat-test-a-short-analysis\/\">#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: Russia&#8217;s Nudol ASAT Test &#8211; A Short Analysis &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sputniknews.com\/science\/202004211079044456-russia-starts-adapting-rd-180-engine-used-in-us-for-super-heavy-yenisei-rocket---roscosmos\/\">Russia Starts Adapting RD-180 Engine Used in US for Super-Heavy Yenisei Rocket &#8211; Roscosmos &#8211; Sputnik International<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>UAE:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbrsc.ae\/news\/mohammed-bin-rashid-space-centre-signs-memorandum-understanding-ministry-infrastructure-development-and-sheikh-zayed-housing\">Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Sheikh Zayed Housing | Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre &#8211; MBRSC -UAE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Webcasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>** <strong>Episode 12 Vancouver Recommendations on Space Mining<\/strong> &#8211; Michael Listner, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacelawsolutions.com\/\">Space Law &amp; Policy Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Tn3VW72Ewy8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>** Episode 13 Iran Military Satellite Launch &#8211; Michael Listner, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacelawsolutions.com\/\">Space Law &amp; Policy Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Znln69Jd8bk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kratosdefense.com\/constellations-podcast\/space-startups-commercial-opportunities-early-pioneers\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Space Startups, New Commercial Opportunities and Early Industry Pioneers | Kratos<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Rick Tumlinson, Founding Partner, SpaceFund Venture Capital: As the space industry experiences a revolution in technology, new, high growth startups are discovering visionary ways to tackle the challenges faced in the market. Listen to Rick Tumlison, the Founding Partner of SpaceFund Venture Capital and a space activist, describe his fund\u2019s investment philosophy and his advice to start-ups in the industry. Some of the exciting topics we will cover in this episode of Constellations are settlements in space and creating commercial opportunities at the Russian Mir space station and at the international space station. Learn about pioneers in the industry and how they influenced and shaped the way we approach the space industry today. Find out how space transport is the first step in building an ecosystem of sustainable companies that work in space and help the planet as a whole, including the importance of terrestrial revenue streams and how they are influencing this new frontier.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tbdG6XfIdTo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/21-apr-2020\/broadcast-3497-christopher-richins-rbc-signals\">The Space Show &#8211; Tue, 04\/21\/2020<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/christopher-richins\">Christopher Richins<\/a> of <a href=\"http:\/\/rbcsignals.com\/\">RBC Signals<\/a> for updates, plus a report on how a global space company is dealing with the pandemic.<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-21708-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3497-BWB-2020-04-21.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3497-BWB-2020-04-21.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/3497-BWB-2020-04-21.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/04\/space-cafe-webtalk-recap-33-minutes-with-dr-brian-weeden\/\">Space Caf\u00e9 WebTalk Recap: \u201c33 minutes with Dr. Brian Weeden\u201d &#8211; SpaceWatch.Global<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-key=\"59\"><em>This week\u2019s Space Caf\u00e9 WebTalk took place on 21 April 2020, featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/swfound.org\/about-us\/our-team\/dr-brian-weeden\/\" data-key=\"41\">Dr. Brian Weeden<\/a>, Director of Program Planning for Secure World Foundation in conversation with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/torsten-kriening-68456\/\" data-key=\"37\">Torsten Kriening<\/a>, co-publisher of SpaceWatch.Global and COO of ThorGroup GmbH. <a href=\"https:\/\/swfound.org\/about-us\/our-team\/dr-brian-weeden\/\" data-key=\"41\">Dr. Brian Weeden<\/a> gave a briefing about key elements from the newly released <a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/2020\/04\/us-think-tanks-release-annual-counterspace-and-space-threats-studies\/\" data-key=\"44\">2020 Global Counterspace Threat Report<\/a>, published by the Secure World Foundation. Following his remarks, the online audience had the opportunity to ask Dr. Weeden questions. <\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-21708-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/videos\/Spacecafe_Weeden_0420.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/videos\/Spacecafe_Weeden_0420.mp4\">https:\/\/spacewatch.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/videos\/Spacecafe_Weeden_0420.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>** <strong>Space Force Gets Down to Business presented by Lockheed Martin<\/strong> &#8211; Space News webinar panel discussion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Since its creation just four months ago, the U.S. Space Force has been working to define its priorities, capabilities and culture. As planning continues to stand up new organizations and recruit talent, one key effort has been the development of an acquisition strategy to build the next generation of military space systems.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Questions explored in this free webinar:<\/em><br \/>\n<em>&#8211; What are the Space Force\u2019s next steps in its organization?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>&#8211; What has been the impact of COVID-19 on Space Force planning and operations?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>&#8211; What are the Space Force\u2019s proposals to change the acquisition system?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>&#8211; What personnel, resource and budget challenges does the Space Force face going forward?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>&#8211; With growing threats in space, what does the Space Force have to do to build more resilient and defendable space systems?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fjA3RE_Hvno?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/behindtheblack.com\/behind-the-black\/points-of-information\/april-22-2020-zimmerman-batchelor-podcast\/\">April 22, 2020 Zimmerman\/Batchelor podcast | Behind The Black<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Audioboom player\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/embeds.audioboom.com\/posts\/7563553\/embed\/v4#?secret=vvPEXeybD3\" data-secret=\"vvPEXeybD3\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Audioboom player\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/embeds.audioboom.com\/posts\/7563548\/embed\/v4#?secret=GcEHygYU5G\" data-secret=\"GcEHygYU5G\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>==<em> Amazon Ad<\/em> ==<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1733265708\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1733265708&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hobbyspace&amp;linkId=74214a71c15ff3f511948d70514cdda2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See You In Orbit?:<br \/>\nOur Dream Of Spaceflight<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; 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