This week, off world: Avoiding a Pearl Harbour in space, Virgin Galactic flies experiments to space, and loads more...

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From the video store:

SpaceX launches O3b mPOWER communication satellites on its 84th mission of 2023 | Space

SpaceX Transporter 9 rideshare features new OTV from Tom Mueller's Impulse Space - NASASpaceFlight.com

Virgin Galactic Flies Science Experiments to the Edge of Space - Universe Today 

Reading material:

The Lunar Swirl Mystery Deepens - Universe Today

DART asteroid-smashing team and record-breaking astronaut Peggy Whitson honored for impact on space science | Space

First Dream Chaser Vehicle Ready for Final Testing - NASASpaceFlight.com

Brightest flash ever disturbed Earth's atmosphere last year (phys.org)

How U.S. satellite rules are different only for Israel : NPR

Satellites watch lava flows of Italy's Mount Etna volcano eruption (image) | Space

Lost astronaut tool bag from ISS shines in new telescope image (photo) | Space

Rocket that slammed into the moon last year ID'ed as Chinese vehicle | Space

China's BeiDou and Fengyun Satellites Elevate Global Weather Forecasting Capabilities (spacedaily.com)

ULA gearing up for first Vulcan launch - SpaceNews

Project Kuiper ready for satellite production after successful prototype tests - SpaceNews

Space Force eyes a future of speed and agility in orbit - SpaceNews

Rocket Factory Augsburg perceives historic moment for European launch industry - SpaceNews

Deterring a looming Space Pearl Harbor through better public discourse  - SpaceNews