There was a false alarm concerning Opportunity, and drama about the SLS' future. That, and a conversation about Rocket Lab and a preview of InSight's landing.

Links and Show Notes

News | Kepler Telescope Bids 'Goodnight' with Final Commands

NASA thought it got a signal from the silent Opportunity rover, but it broke our hearts again – BGR

Elon Musk renames Big Falcon Rocket to ‘Starship’ - The Verge

NASA may retire its new mega-rocket for SpaceX, Blue Origin launchers - Business Insider

NASA’s Europa lander may be in jeopardy after the midterms - The Verge

Rocket Lab performs first commercial launch - SpaceNews.com

Rocket Lab’s Modest Launch Is Giant Leap for Small Rocket Business - The New York Times

InSight Mission – NASA's InSight Mars Lander

Videos | InSight Landing on Mars

News | How NASA Will Know When InSight Touches Down

Space Images | Curiosity Spotted on Parachute by Orbiter

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