SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 22 Episode 20 Show Notes

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*Crew Dragon2 docks with Space Station
SpaceX’s new Crew Dragon 2 capsule has successfully docked with the international space station completing the first part of its historic demonstration one test flight.

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*Virgin Galactic edges closer to space
Virgin Galactic has edged closer to space while at the same time carrying a third crew member aboard its space plane VSS Unity for the first time.

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*Russia announces a huge manned lunar program starting in 2031
Russia has announced plans for a major manned lunar exploration program expected to put cosmonauts on the Moon by 2031 – with a Russian lunar base fully operational by 2035.
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*March Skywatch
March skywatch covers the importance of the northern Vernal and southern Autumnal equinox for the celestial co-ordinate system of right ascension and declination, and why March 14th is irrational.

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