Andrew Jones returns to the show to update us on China’s various efforts. We talk Chang’e-4 and Yutu-2, the mysterious Long March 5 delay, and what the future of Chinese launch may look like.
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Andrew Jones (@AJ_FI) | Twitter
Andrew Jones | The Planetary Society
Andrew Jones - SpaceNews.com
Chang’e-4 may have discovered material from the Moon’s mantle | The Planetary Society
China’s moon, Mars and space station missions may be facing delays - SpaceNews.com
Chinese commercial launch sector regulations released, new launch vehicle plans unveiled - SpaceNews.com
Andrew Jones on Twitter: “Fantastic! This is yesterday's solar eclipse as seen from lunar orbit by a small camera on a tiny 45 kg satellite.”
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