SpaceX’s expands to Louisiana and NASA tests next moon-suits

Are We There Yet? by Central Florida Public Media

Sep 2, 202628:00Religion & Spirituality

SpaceX is looking to expand into Louisiana to build a new launch facility with multiple launch pads for its Starship spacecraft. Then, to walk on the moon, NASA needs new suits. So how do you test them?

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