Planetary Society Blog

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Recap: India's new GSLV-MK3 rocket completes successful test

Posted: 07 Jun 2017 02:19 PM PDT
http://www.planetary.org/blogs/guest...k3-rocket.html

The first operational launch of the Geostationary Satellite Launch Vehicle
Mark 3 rocket, or GSLV-MK3, developed by the Indian Space Research
Organization (ISRO), was successfully conducted on Monday.

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Remembering planetary scientist Michael AHearn

Posted: 07 Jun 2017 08:55 AM PDT
http://www.planetary.org/blogs/guest...el-ahearn.html

Planetary scientist Michael A’Hearn passed away on Monday, May 29, leaving
a remarkable legacy in cometary science—but even more importantly in the
careers of many younger scientists who flourished with his encouragement
and mentorship.