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Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space . Unfortunately , Boeing ’s Starliner launch was delay yetagain , this time due to matter with one of the three redundant electronic computer used by United Launch Alliance , the rocket salad provider , to initiate the launch chronological sequence . Those computers are supposed to work in sync , but one of them was moving a little slowly , which initiate an reflexive halt .
Next possible launching date ? June 5 and 6 .
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Story of the week
A Chinese spacecraft successfully landed on the far side of the moon on Sunday with the aim of institute back lunar rock sample . The Chang’e-6 lander touched down in the South Pole - Aitken Basin , China ’s space agency said .
The mission is expected to last over 50 days , and its just the latest in a grow string of successful Chinese moon mission .
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What we’re reading
The New York Times dove into the question of whether or not Elon Musk ’s SpaceX is using unfair tactics to uphold its dominance in the launching industry . grant to some other space CEO , the answer is yes . This story ignited lots of comment online , and whether you correspond or disagree at the kickoff , it ’s worth a read .
This week in space history
We made history today , folks ! Six planets aline in the sky this morning in a rarified heavenly event sometimes called a “ planet parade . ” Mars , Saturn and Jupiter were seeable to the raw middle — the full batting order , in order , is Jupiter , Mercury , Uranus , Mars , Neptune and Saturn , plus a incentive crescent synodic month !
