Summer space news roundup

Are We There Yet? by Central Florida Public Media

Sep 8, 202628:00Religion & Spirituality

It’s been a busy summer for space with things like SpaceX's new plans in Louisiana, Blue Origin is repairing its launch pad after an explosion earlier this year, the announcement of a space academy and more.

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