Jason and Stephen are getting back to the news, and talk about Alan Shepard's golf balls, the state of NASA's programs under the Biden administration and what NASA would do if the SLS program were ended. Lastly, they discuss the upcoming Inspiration4 mission.

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Remastered images reveal how far Alan Shepard hit a golf ball on the Moon | Ars Technica

Golf on the moon: Apollo 14 50th anniversary images find Alan Shepard's ball and show how far he hit it - BBC Sport

mars-mission-red-planet.html">Mars Mission From U.A.E. to Arrive and Orbit Red Planet - The New York Times

China's Tianwen-1 enters orbit around Mars - SpaceNews

Mission Overview - NASA Mars

Landing Toolkit: Perseverance Rover - NASA Mars

White House says its supports Artemis Program to return to the Moon [Updated] | Ars Technica

NASA delays moon lander awards as Biden team mulls moonshot program - The Verge

NASA to use commercial launch vehicle for Europa Clipper - SpaceNews

NASA Awards Contract to Launch Initial Elements for Lunar Outpost | NASA

So long Senator Shelby: Key architect of SLS rocket won’t seek reelection | Ars Technica

Green Run Update: NASA Proceeds With Plans for Second Hot Fire Test – Artemis

Artemis I Boosters Take Shape – Artemis

Artemis 1 SLS booster stacking nearing completion - SpaceFlight Insider

shift4-first-all-civilian-space-flight.html">St. Jude joins world’s first all-civilian mission to space - St. Jude Inspire | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

SpaceX Planning to Fly First All-Civilian Mission This Year; Two Seats Donated to St. Jude Backers – 512 Pixels

Inspiration4 - Home