SpaceX’s 500th Launch, ispace’s Lunar Setback, and NASA Nomination Drama

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's historic 500th Falcon rocket launch, marking a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight. We also cover the unfortunate failure of Japanese company ispace's moon landing attempt with its RESILIENCE lander. Additionally, we discuss the unexpected withdrawal of Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA Administrator by President Trump, exploring the implications for NASA's future. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.



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