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Threats to LGBTQ+ Safe Space in Iraq, NASA Advances Space Exploration Technologies

Threats to LGBTQ+ Safe Space in Iraq, NASA Advances Space Exploration Technologies

FromSimply Space


Threats to LGBTQ+ Safe Space in Iraq, NASA Advances Space Exploration Technologies

FromSimply Space

ratings:
Length:
10 minutes
Released:
May 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The LGBTQ+ community in Iraq faces a dangerous situation as their safe space on social media is under threat. NASA selects 24 projects to advance space exploration technologies. Plus, Virgin Galactic announces its 7th commercial spaceflight, and China launches a space probe to collect soil from the Moon's far side.

Sources:
https://www.dw.com/en/dangerous-instagram-iraqs-lgbtq-community-loses-last-safe-space/a-68991397
https://executivegov.com/2024/05/nasa-selects-24-projects-to-advance-space-exploration-technologies/
https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-seventh-commercial-spaceflight-june-8
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/05/a82f3061ca29-china-launches-space-probe-to-collect-soil-from-moons-far-side.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:36) Dangerous Instagram? Iraqi LGBTQ+ community loses safe space
(00:01:12) NASA Selects 24 Projects to Advance Space Exploration Technologies
(00:03:31) Virgin Galactic to launch 7th commercial spaceflight on June 8
(00:06:38) China launches space probe to collect soil from Moon's far side
Released:
May 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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