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11 - That’s a Peach

Episode Summary

Eric Berger joins Jake and Anthony to talk about his recent trip to Kourou, the European launch sector, Commercial Crew announcements, and the social eating segment of JAXA launch streams.

Episode Notes

Eric Berger joins Jake and Anthony to talk about his recent trip to Kourou, the European launch sector, Commercial Crew announcements, and the social eating segment of JAXA launch streams.

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Topics

As the SpaceX steamroller surges, European rocket industry vows to resist | Ars Technica
America's path to space begins in Russia | Adrift - Houston Chronicle
Proton M rocket explosion July 2 2013 slow motion full HD - YouTube
After seven difficult years, a fine day for NASA and human spaceflight | Ars Technica
How can NASA return to the Moon? By making everything reusable, chief says | Ars Technica
One possible job for SpaceX’s BFR rocket? Taking the Air Force’s cargo in and out of space.
EELV LSA Selection “Sometime in August” - Main Engine Cut Off
An interesting passage about Atlas V Phase II engine configurations (relevant to AR-1-Vulcan?)
Eric Berger on Twitter: Top thread on /r/SpaceLaunchSystem/ right now is titled, “If BFR Becomes Reality: What will the SLS's Purpose Be?”

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