This week, off world: Astrobotic unveils lunar lander, Starlink signs deal for in-flight internet, a Martian solar eclipse and loads more....

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Earth from space: Earth day

 

A super-detailed view of a Martian crater

 

A Martian solar eclipse

 

China launches 2 missions in quick succession:

 

Another SpaceX Booster passes 12 reuses

A huge particle storm just missed us by a hair:

Frosty dunes on Mars

Visualization of getting into orbit:

Reading material:

Planet Pelicans to offer high resolution and revisit rates - SpaceNews

Chances of Finding Alien Life on Jupiter Moon Europa Shoot Up With New Liquid Water Discoveries (thedailybeast.com)

Mass grave near besieged Ukrainian city Mariupol spotted from space (satellite photos) | Space

Astrobotic unveils Peregrine lunar lander that will fly to the moon this year (photos) | Space

Russia conducts 1st full flight test of new 'Sarmat' intercontinental ballistic missile | Space

Iridium in talks to launch more backup satellites this year - SpaceNews

Chinese reusable rocket startup secures new funding round - SpaceNews

China to conduct asteroid deflection test around 2025 - SpaceNews

Iridium and General Dynamics submit joint bid for Space Development Agency contract - SpaceNews

Japan’s ispace negotiating first commercial moon landing insurance - SpaceNews

Starlink signs first inflight Wi-Fi deal for services later this year - SpaceNews

South Korea “welcomes” U.S. moratorium on anti-satellite missile tests; China skeptical - SpaceNews

Astrobotic lunar lander on track for late 2022 launch - SpaceNews