It's budget time, and Stephen is here with the numbers. He and Jason are both excited about the final steps before the JWST launches. That, and a bunch of news updates this fortnight!

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Zhurong is Rolling on Mars - Universe Today

APOD: 2021 June 1 - Satellites over Orion

Astronomy Picture of the Day Archive

In Sweden’s Far North, a Space Complex Takes Shape - The New York Times

Space Station May Host Wave of TV Shows and Films - The New York Times

Webb’s Golden Mirror Wings Open One Last Time on Earth | NASA

ESA - James Webb Space Telescope launch kit

Webb telescope launch date slips again | Ars Technica

Budget Documents, Strategic Plans and Performance Reports | NASA

NASA Administrator Statement on President’s FY 2022 Funding Request | NASA

NASA budget goes all-in on science, stays the course on Moon lander | Ars Technica

Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) | NASA

Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) | NASA

State of NASA Address from Administrator Bill Nelson - YouTube