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The High Ground: An ASPA podcast with AM (Ret’d) Greg Bagwell & AVM (Ret’d) Sean Bell

This week: Greg and Sean take a first look at the Association’s new book, which is capturing the general mood. They also discuss Sean’s recent visit to a Space SME and the recent tragic Merlin accident.

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