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May 2024
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Space Policy Edition: The power of the l...

The Planetary Society
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Should policymakers spend more time looking - really looking - at the Moon? Chris Cokinos thinks so. He’s the author of a new book, Still As Bright, which explores the evolving role of the Moon in our culture, our history, and our dreams of spaceflight. 
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