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This week, Jack and Newton highlight recent policy news on climate change, SpaceX's "Kitty Hawk" moment, and the plans for the NASA Deep Space Gateway and Transport. They also answer a listener query and talk about the 33rd Space Symposium.   Links: Latest from Washington: Polling data of climate change beliefs in the US Trump signs EO to roll back environmental protections House Science Committee held a hearing on climate change consensus in the scientific community Lamar Smith doesn't think 'Science' is objective   Space News Highlight of the Week: SpaceX lands a rocket, changes the course of human history NASA announces the Deep Space Gateway Concept timetable for SLS launches, in context of DSG (screenshots courtesy of Jess Foust) Article breaking down the DSG   International Updates: At 33rd Space Symposium, China's space program Administrator Yulong Tian says that their space station will be ready by 2020   Latest in Tech: PACE Satellite, slated for cancellation under Trump budget, passes next m