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On Episode 139 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with seasoned space reporter and journalist Leonard David to cover a broad swath, from the choice for the next NASA Administrator to new delays for the Artemis lunar program to UFOs/UAPs!

President-Designate Donald Trump's pick for NASA, billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman, came as a surprise to space watchers, and his name was not just missing from the shortlist but from *any* list making the rounds. However, he is widely supported and should bring renewed energy to the space agency.

Then, after discussing this week's NASA press conference about Artemis -- in which more delays were announced (no surprise to any of us) -- we talk to Leonard about recent disclosures about UFO/UAP government records and the overall consideration of why people think they walk among us (and if they do, Musk is probably one of them).

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This Week in Space covers the new space age. Every Friday we take a deep dive into a fascinating topic. What's happening with the new race to the moon and other planets? When will SpaceX really send people to Mars?

Join Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik from Space.com as they tackle those questions and more each week on Friday afternoons. You can subscribe today on your favorite podcatcher.