NASA's Mars Future Plan.

NASA has released the Mars Future Plan: “Expanding the Horizons of Mars Science, a plan for a sustainable science program at Mars”. The US Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) cleared the House this week and is heading to the Senate. Brazil has passed a bill to establish a state-owned company to provide services for rocket launches, and more.

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Selected Reading

The Mars Future Plan - NASA Science

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Reaches Top of Jezero Crater Rim

House Passes Final FY2025 NDAA – SpacePolicyOnline.com

Brazilian Space Industry Gets Boost in Win for Embattled Lula - Bloomberg

India practices pulling its Gaganyaan astronaut capsule out of the sea (photos)- Space

Virgin Galactic Partners with Italy’s Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile to Conduct Spaceport Feasibility Study- Business Wire

Stoke Space hotfires rocket engine on new vertical test stand — a 'very big deal' for Washington startup – GeekWire

Colorado Aerospace Industry Continues to Grow: Polis Administration Announces Astro Digital Expansion in Colorado

NASA’s Juno Mission Uncovers Heart of Jovian Moon’s Volcanic Rage

NASA Successfully Integrates Roman Mission’s Telescope, Instruments

The Geminids meteor shower peaks this week. Here's what to expect

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