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Dear Hank & John

374: Shorter, And Worse, But More Authentic

Oct 25, 2023
The hosts discuss their changing perspective on life and announce a podcast reboot. They talk about the importance of fighting against TB and respond to a question about wind speed. They also talk about a retro restaurant, Blue Land cleaning products, AFC Wimbledon updates, a talented football player, Mars sample return challenges, and end with gratitude and a dad joke.
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Quick takeaways

  • The current timeline and budget for the mission to return samples from Mars are unrealistic, according to an independent review board.
  • AFC Wimbledon is performing better than expected this season, with a solid defense and strong midfield, defying expectations and aiming for a successful season.

Deep dives

Progress and Challenges of Mars Sample Return Mission

NASA has been working on a mission to return samples from Mars, but an independent review board has found that the current timeline and budget are not realistic. The mission aims to send a sample retriever to Mars, collect samples left behind by the rover, put them on a rocket, and return them to Earth. The board suggests a realistic budget of $8-11 billion and a launch date of 2040.

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