Japan’s Lunar Leap, Mars’ Thermal Glimpse, and Hypersonic Breakthroughs

In today's episode, we delve into Japan's 'Resilience' lunar lander's successful entry into lunar orbit, setting the stage for a historic touchdown. We also explore NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft capturing a stunning thermal image of Mars, offering insights for its future mission to Jupiter's moon Europa. Plus, Stratolaunch's Talon-A2 vehicle achieves a milestone in reusable hypersonic technology. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.

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