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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 142 —2025 in Space

On Episode 142 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk about 2025 in space!

It's going to be an exciting year, kicking off with the first launch attempt for Blue Origin's New Glenn heavy booster and another test flight of Starship. Then we'll see a new asteroid sampling mission from China, the first test flight of Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander to the moon, and the launch of the first-ever private robotic mission to Venus by Rocket Lab.

There's a lot more in store, so be sure to join us for this jam-packed episode!

Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.

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About This Week In Space

This Week in Space covers the new space age. Every Friday we take a deep dive into a fascinating topic. What's happening with the new race to the moon and other planets? When will SpaceX really send people to Mars?

Join Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik from Space.com as they tackle those questions and more each week on Friday afternoons. You can subscribe today on your favorite podcatcher.

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