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Best of Blue Dot: Understanding the basic science of spaceflight with Trisha Muro

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Show Notes

Host Dave Schlom is joined by science educator and author Trisha Muro to discuss her book, It's (Just) Rocket Science: Exploring Physics Through Spaceflight Missions.

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