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title: A falcon and a whirlybird set new records in space.
description: SpaceX sets a new record. Sierra Space tests a fifth subscale of the LIFE habitat. Astroscale awarded $25M to advance Space Mobility and Logistics. And more!
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# [A falcon and a whirlybird set new records in space.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/119)

 Written by [Maria Varmazis](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis) | Sep 21, 2023 2:15:00 AM

 

Summary

A SpaceX Falcon 9 launches for a rocket-reuse record breaking 17th time. Sierra Space has completed a fifth, sub-scale test of their LIFE™ habitat. US Space Systems Command’s Assured Access to Space Directorate, in collaboration with the Space Development Corps’ Space Enterprise Consortium has awarded a $25.5 million contract to Astroscale US Inc. to advance Space Mobility and Logistics capabilities, and more.

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