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title: Launch, demo, launch, repeat.
description: SpaceX to launch NASA’s Pandora mission. DARPA selects two universities for the final phase of the NOM4D program. China launches its Long March 8A. And more.
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# [Launch, demo, launch, repeat.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/456)

 Written by [Maria Varmazis](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis) | Feb 11, 2025 9:00:00 PM

Summary

NASA selects SpaceX to provide the launch service for the Pandora mission, which will study at least 20 known exoplanets and their host stars. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) selects two universities to demonstrate novel tech for building future large structures in space. China launches its first Long March 8A carrying communication satellites for the Guowang constellation, and more.

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