An explosive SpaceX launch, the lunar robot landing, and THAT woolly mouse

SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight has ended in flames- marking the eighth failed attempt for Elon Musk’s deep-space rocket. Meanwhile, the Athena lander has successfully touched down on the Moon, but engineers fear it may have tipped over. We hear from CMO of Castrol Nicola Buck about how the British oil company is helping to keep the AstroAnt micro robot going as part of the mission.

Plus, scientists have created a woolly mouse - a small step towards reviving the woolly mammoth. We heard from co-founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences Ben Lamm.

Also in this episode:

• Two astronauts stranded on the ISS for nine months are finally set to return home
• MPs debate the Safer Phones Bill, which could raise the digital age of consent and introduce new smartphone restrictions for children.
• PlayStation reveals a limited-edition DualSense controller.

Listen to our special episode about work to bring back the woolly mammoth here.

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