NASA has published information about its work with AR, VR and getting sleepy while in a self-driving car. Jason and Stephen talk through the reports, then get into the breaking news of NASA's two new mission directorates.

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NASA Lab Studies Sleepiness and Use of Automated Systems | NASA

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The Moon Crater Where NASA Will Send Its Viper Rover - The New York Times

Nine Ways We Use AR and VR on the ISS | NASA

NASA Leadership Positions Agency for Future | NASA

NASA to split leadership of its human spaceflight program | Ars Technica