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This week, the guys discuss what they took away from the March For Science that took place on April 22, and how we can keep the momentum going in the future. Trump wants the US to go to Mars by the end of his first term, updates on the ISS crew, and we get ready for the finale of the beloved Cassini mission.

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Latest from Washington

Trump Statement on Earth Day

March for Science initial estimates

In March for Science, Earth and Space Take Center Stage

Trump called the ISS, gets schooled

 

Space News Highlight of the Week

Astronaut Peggy Whitson breaks new space record

 

International Updates

French Guiana accord sets stage for Arianespace to resume launches

How a handful of South American protestors took Europe’s space program hostage

Two New Crew Members Arrive at International Space Station
 

Latest in Tech

Cassini and Enceladus news

Cassini and Encaladus news (article 2)

 

Coming Soon to Space

NASA Space Apps Challenge

 

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