Phobos launch dates, Griffin-1 tests, Perseverance distance record

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   JAXA's MMX Phobos Sample-Return Mission Has Two Launch Dates

   The mission is described as the first effort to gather material from Phobos and bring it back to Earth, with two launch dates listed.

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   Griffin-1 lander passes critical tests at JPL

   Griffin-1 cleared critical tests at JPL.

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   Perseverance rover sets distance record on Mars

   A Guinness World Records certificate marked the rover's distance milestone.

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   Christina Koch is NASA acting deputy chief engineer

   Christina Koch now serves as NASA's acting deputy chief engineer.

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   Falcon 9 to Launch NASA-Supported Small Spacecraft and Commercial Payloads

   NASA-supported small spacecraft and commercial payloads are scheduled for a Falcon 9 launch.