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title: Space for climate monitoring.
description: Rocket Lab launches the first of NASA’s PREFIRE CubeSats. SpaceX’s Starship aims to launch on June 5. TSC contracted by DIU to deliver cargo to LEO. And more.
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# [Space for climate monitoring.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/286)

 Written by [Maria Varmazis](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis) | May 28, 2024 8:16:37 PM

Summary

Rocket Lab launched the first of two back-to-back launches for NASA’s PREFIRE. SpaceX is targeting June 5th for the fourth test flight of its Starship spacecraft, pending regulatory approvals. The Spaceport Company has been awarded a contract by the Defense Innovation Unit to deliver cargo from their mobile space launch complex, and more.

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