There are three missions bound for Mars launching this month, and Jason walks through them each. Then, Stephen gives a NASA budget update and the two get into some space law ... and guidelines.

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How to catch a glimpse of the comet NEOWISE dazzling the skies right now - The Verge

Thierry Legault on Twitter: "Neowise Sunday evening over the Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy..."

Rocket Lab experiences first Electron mission failure since original flight test in 2017 - Space Explored

NASA Updates Planetary Protection Policies for Moon to Mars Missions | NASA

NASA implements changes to planetary protection policies for moon and Mars missions - SpaceNews

NASA and Boeing Complete Orbital Flight Test Reviews | NASA

starliner-nasa.html">Scrutinizing SpaceX, NASA Overlooked Some Boeing Software Problems - The New York Times

Eric Berger on Twitter: "Sounds like there are a lot of "ifs" in Boeing flying its OFT-2 mission this year..."

The UAE’s first interplanetary mission to Mars set for launch - The Verge

Home | Emirates Mars Mission

1.html">Your Guide to Tianwen-1 | The Planetary Society

Mars rover mated with Atlas 5 launcher after teams deal with coronavirus cases – Spaceflight Now

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter: Attempting the First Powered Flight on Mars - YouTube

NASA's Dragonfly Mission to Titan Will Look for Origins, Signs of Life | NASA

No 12 Percent Increase for NASA As House Appropriators Keep Agency At Current Funding Level – SpacePolicyOnline.com

House CJS Subcommittee Approves FY2021 Bill, But Not Without Dissent – SpacePolicyOnline.com

Congress may allow NASA to launch Europa Clipper on a Falcon Heavy | Ars Technica