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title: Oxygen extraction on the Moon.
description: Sierra Space shares new lunar tech. Softbank and Intelsat to launch a continuous communications network. The FAA proposes penalties against SpaceX. And more.
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# [Oxygen extraction on the Moon.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/362)

 Written by [Maria Varmazis](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis) | Sep 17, 2024 8:13:45 PM

Summary

Sierra Space has unveiled its Carbothermal Oxygen Production Reactor which successfully completed thermal vacuum testing at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Softbank and Intelsat are collaborating to launch a single “Ubiquitous Network” enabling customers to stay connected everywhere they go. The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed $633,009 in civil penalties against SpaceX for allegedly failing to follow its license requirements during operations in 2023, and more.

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