This week, Stephen and Jason discuss a recent exoplanet discovery, NASA's ordering of additional Orion capsules and what Jim Bridenstine can do to ensure ARTEMIS is a success, even beyond his tenure.

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Astronomers Find Water on an Exoplanet Twice the Size of Earth - Scientific American

No, the Exoplanet K2-18b Is Not Habitable - Scientific American Blog Network

First measurements of 'interstellar comet' - BBC News

Astronomers Chase a Very Eccentric Interstellar Object - The Atlantic

Interstellar comet has a brand-new name - The Verge

NASA is trying to land on the moon. The biggest challenge might be Congress. - The Washington Post

Eric Berger on Twitter: "Got to love the Senate budgeting $300 million for the EUS upper stage NASA says it doesn't need yet..." - Twitter

Senate bill offers $22.75 billion for NASA in 2020 - SpaceNews.com

NASA Joins Last of Five Sections for Space Launch System Rocket Stage | NASA

NASA Commits to Long-term Artemis Missions with Orion Production | NASA

NASA taps Lockheed Martin to build six more Orion crew capsules – Spaceflight Now

After 15 years of development, Lockheed wins new cost-plus contract for Orion | Ars Technica

NASA cubesat to test lunar Gateway orbit - SpaceNews.com

Some NASA contractors appear to be trying to kill the Lunar Gateway | Ars Technica

Getting back to the moon requires speed and simplicity | TheHill

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