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Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Unfortunately, Boeing\u2019s Starliner launch was delayed yet again<\/em>, this time due to issues with one of the three redundant computers used by United Launch Alliance, the rocket provider, to initiate the launch sequence. Those computers are supposed to work in sync, but one of them was moving a little slowly, which initiated an automatic halt.<\/p>\n Next possible launch dates? June 5 and 6.<\/p>\n Want to reach out with a tip? Email Aria at aria.techcrunch@gmail.com<\/span><\/a> or send me a message on Signal at 512-937-3988. You also can send a note to the whole TechCrunch crew at tips@techcrunch.com<\/a>.\u00a0For more secure communications<\/strong>,\u00a0click here to contact us<\/a>, which includes SecureDrop instructions<\/a> and links to encrypted messaging apps.<\/em><\/p>\n A Chinese spacecraft successfully landed on the far side of the moon on Sunday with the aim of bringing back lunar rock samples. The Chang\u2019e-6 lander touched down in the South Pole-Aitken Basin, China\u2019s space agency said.<\/p>\n The mission is expected to last over 50 days, and its just the latest in a growing string of successful Chinese moon missions.<\/p>\n The New York Times dove into the question of whether or not Elon Musk\u2019s SpaceX is using unfair tactics to maintain its dominance in the launch industry. According to some other space CEOs, the answer is yes. This story ignited lots of commentary online, and whether you agree or disagree at the outset, it\u2019s worth a read. <\/p>\n We made history today, folks! Six planets aligned in the sky this morning in a rare celestial event sometimes called a \u201cplanet parade.\u201d Mars, Saturn and Jupiter were visible to the naked eye \u2014 the full lineup, in order, is Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Neptune and Saturn, plus a bonus crescent moon!<\/p>\nStory of the week<\/h2>\n
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