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title: Cat videos in space.
description: New research explores how space affects human bodies. Apex raises $95M. Viasat to roll out new space connectivity service for oil and gas customers. And more.
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# [Cat videos in space.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/297)

 Written by [Maria Varmazis](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis) | Jun 12, 2024 8:41:52 PM

Summary

New research published explores how space affects human bodies studying molecular, cellular, physiological, phenotypic, and spaceflight data, including samples collected from the Inspiration 4 crew. Spacecraft manufacturing company Apex has raised $95 million in a Series B funding round. Viasat’s Energy Services division to launch a purpose-built managed communications service for remote oil and gas customers, and more.

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