31: "Eight Years to the Moon" with Nancy Atkinson

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31: "Eight Years to the Moon" with Nancy Atkinson

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Jun 27, 2019

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"Eight Years to the Moon" with Nancy Atkinson

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Jun 27, 2019

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Let’s talk SPACE, and let’s keep it casual. Nothing too technical. Stories that inspire. As a former NASA Public Affairs Officer, let be serve as your guide. I’ll provide conversations that are both interesting and fun. Each weekly episode brings a new, fresh discussion on a variety of space topics & stories. The universe is pretty big, so there’s always something new to discover! Join me and find YOUR inner space geek on Casual Space!

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31: "Eight Years to the Moon" with Nancy Atkinson

31: "Eight Years to the Moon" with Nancy Atkinson

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