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NASA Reviews SpaceX for ISS Launches; VIPER Moon Rover Mission Cancelled

July 19, 2024

In this episode, we discuss NASA's independent review of SpaceX following a Falcon 9 rocket failure, and the cancellation of the $450 million VIPER Moon Rover mission due to cost overruns and delays. Tune in for the latest developments in space exploration.

( 00:00:00 ) Introduction

( 00:00:39 ) SpaceX Undergoes Independent NASA Review for ISS Launches Following Falcon 9 Rocket Failure

( 00:01:45 ) NASA Cancels $450 Million VIPER Moon Rover Mission Due to Costs and Delays

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Sources

1 https://www.space.com/spacex-falcon-9-failure-nasa-independent-investigation

2 https://www.space.com/spacex-falcon-9-failure-nasa-independent-investigation

3 https://www.techspot.com/news/103870-nasa-scraps-450-million-viper-moon-rover-project.html

4 https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/07/lights-out-nasa-cancels-rover-to-search-for-ice-in-dark-lunar-craters/

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