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NISAR Satellite: A New Era in NASA-ISRO Collaboration

Join us as we delve into the upcoming NISAR satellite launch, a groundbreaking joint mission between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation. Discover how this mission will revolutionize environmental monitoring and disaster response with its advanced radar technology. Plus, learn about SpaceX's record-breaking Starlink launches and Australia's first orbital launch with Gilmour Space Technologies. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/07/launch-roundup-072825/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEjqjv3Li8A https://www.isro.gov.in/Mission_GSLVF16_NISAR_Home.html https://www.isro.gov.in/Mission_GSLVF16_NISAR.html https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-sets-launch-coverage-for-earth-tracking-nisar-satellite/

Jul 29, 20254 min

Space Missions Delayed and Solar Discoveries Unveiled

In today's episode, we delve into the postponement of Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS due to a pressure anomaly, and NASA's PUNCH mission capturing groundbreaking images of solar eruptions. We also cover SpaceX's continued Starlink launches and the competitive landscape of satellite internet with Amazon's Project Kuiper. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/06/12/nasa-axiom-space-delay-axiom-mission-4-launch-to-space-station/ https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/06/10/nasa-partners-delay-axiom-mission-4-reviewing-launch-date/ https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/06/09/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-fourth-commercial-axiom-mission-to-the-space-station/ https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/06/ax-4-launch/ https://www.axiomspace.com/mission-blog/ax4-launch-postponement https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/nasa-punch-coronal-mass-ejection-june-2025 https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/cme-sun-video-nasa-punch-mission https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/06/nasas-punch-jaw-dropping-solar-eruptions/ https://www.space.com/astronomy/sun/nasas-punch-delivers-knockout-views-of-colossal-solar-storms-erupting-from-sun-video https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/punch/2025/06/10/nasas-punch-releases-its-first-images-of-huge-eruptions-from-sun/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starlink-15-6-b1081-vsfb-ocisly https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/06/13/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-23-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-cape-canaveral-12/ https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-12-26 https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/06/10/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-23-starlink-satellites-on-a-falcon-9-rocket-from-cape-canaveral-2/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6YbWa_jEPI https://news.satnews.com/2025/06/15/ula-says-atlas-v-launch-of-amazons-kuiper-2-mission-a-mostly-go-on-monday/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/atlas-v-rocket-to-launch-amazons-2nd-batch-of-kuiper-internet-satellites-on-june-13 https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/ula-atlas-v-rocket-launch-amazon-project-kuiper-satellites-space-from-florida-how-watch https://spectrumlocalnews.com/la-west/homelessness/news/2025/06/16/ula-to-launch-2nd-batch-of-amazon-s-project-kuiper-satellites https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD9sZwzddF8

Jun 16, 202510 min

Space Mission Delays and Solar Discoveries: A Deep Dive

Join us as we explore the indefinite delay of Axiom Mission 4 due to an ISS module leak and the groundbreaking capture of the Sun's south pole by the Solar Orbiter. Discover the complexities of space missions and the significance of these solar images in advancing our understanding of the Sun's magnetic dynamics. Stay tuned for insights into the future of space exploration and solar science. Sources: https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/nasa-confirming-success-of-iss-leak-repairs-before-finalizing-ax-4-launch-date/ https://people.com/international-space-station-air-leak-causes-delay-for-axiom-4-mission-11754513 https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/06/12/nasa-axiom-space-delay-axiom-mission-4-launch-to-space-station/ https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/06/09/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-fourth-commercial-axiom-mission-to-the-space-station/ https://spaceexplored.com/2025/06/13/russian-space-station-leak-delays-axiom-4-mission/ https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/06/solar-orbiter-south-pole/ https://www.livescience.com/space/the-sun/behold-the-suns-south-pole-imaged-for-the-first-time-in-history https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/06/Solar_Orbiter_s_world-first_views_of_the_Sun_s_south_pole https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Solar_Orbiter/Solar_Orbiter_gets_world-first_views_of_the_Sun_s_poles https://www.space.com/astronomy/sun/humanity-takes-its-1st-look-at-the-suns-poles-this-is-just-the-first-step-of-solar-orbiters-stairway-to-heaven-images

Jun 16, 20257 min

Starliner Delays, Giant Planet Discovery, and Historic Private Space Mission

Boeing's Starliner faces new delays due to technical issues, pushing its next mission to 2026. Meanwhile, astronomers discover a giant planet, TOI-6894b, challenging existing theories of planetary formation. Plus, Axiom Mission 4 is set to launch, marking a historic private astronaut mission to the ISS with a diverse international crew. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://keeptrack.space/space-brief/space-brief-2025-06-08/ https://www.aol.com/news/nasa-says-no-decision-yet-204933043.html https://www.n2yo.com/satellite-news/Further-delays-of-Starliners-next-flight-mark-anniversary-of-its-first-crewed-Space-Station-docking/10245 https://keeptrack.space/space-brief/space-brief-2025-06-08/ https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=63020.100 https://www.aol.com/news/nasa-says-no-decision-yet-204933043.html https://phys.org/news/2025-06-discovery-giant-planet-orbiting-tiny.html https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/jun/giant-planet-discovered-orbiting-tiny-star https://www.cbsnews.com/news/massive-planet-discovered-orbiting-tiny-star-toi-6894/ https://economictimes.com/news/international/us/whats-toi-6894b-that-just-showed-up-around-a-dwarf-star-only-2-5-times-its-size-heres-why-thats-weird/articleshow/121690420.cms https://www.livescience.com/space/exoplanets/ginormous-planet-discovered-around-tiny-red-star-challenges-our-understanding-of-solar-systems https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-sets-coverage-for-axiom-mission-4-launch-arrival-at-station/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/spacexs-next-private-astronaut-launch-to-iss-ax-4-pushed-back-to-june-10 https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=ax-4 https://www.axiomspace.com/missions/ax4 https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/06/03/station-prepares-for-axiom-mission-4-studies-how-body-adapts-to-space/

Jun 9, 202512 min

Lunar Setbacks and Cosmic Discoveries: A Week of Space Exploration

Join us as we delve into the latest in space exploration: Japan's ispace faces another lunar landing setback, while astronomers discover a massive exoplanet that challenges existing theories of planet formation. Plus, a rare celestial event awaits skywatchers in Sydney with the occultation of Antares by the Moon. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/private-japanese-spacecraft-resilience-ispace-moon-landing-attempt https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/06/hakuto-r-m2-landing/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/what-time-is-japan-ispace-resilience-moon-landing https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Operations/ESA_Ground_Stations/ESA_supports_Moon_mission_carrying_first_European_rover https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/a-second-lunar-landing-failure-for-ispace/ https://phys.org/news/2025-06-discovery-giant-planet-orbiting-tiny.html https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/jun/giant-planet-discovered-orbiting-tiny-star https://www.cbsnews.com/news/massive-planet-discovered-orbiting-tiny-star-toi-6894/ https://www.space.com/astronomy/exoplanets/a-tiny-star-gave-birth-to-a-giant-exoplanet-but-no-one-knows-how https://www.livescience.com/space/exoplanets/ginormous-planet-discovered-around-tiny-red-star-challenges-our-understanding-of-solar-systems https://www.astronomy.com/the-sky-this-week/the-sky-this-week-from-june-6-to-13-2025/ https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/the-2025-strawberry-moon-isnt-actually-red-but-it-can-turn-off-a-star-heres https://www.sciencealert.com/junes-full-moon-will-be-the-lowest-in-the-sky-for-decades-heres-why https://www.space.com/36992-june-full-moon.html https://www.tiktok.com/discover/june-space-event-2025

Jun 8, 202512 min

Japanese Moon Lander Crash and Trump’s NASA Nominee Withdrawal

In today's episode, we delve into the crash of Japan's Resilience Moon Lander and its implications for private space exploration. We also discuss President Trump's unexpected withdrawal of Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA Administrator, exploring the political and scientific ramifications. Plus, we uncover the discovery of a giant exoplanet orbiting a small star, challenging existing planetary formation theories. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/japanese-spacecraft-goes-dark-during-attempted-moon-landing-its-payload-would-have-been-a-world-first https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/japaneses-resilience-lander-crashes-on-the-moon/ https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/06/05/live-coverage-ispace-makes-second-attempt-at-historic-moon-landing/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/private-japanese-lunar-lander-ispace-moon-far-north-resilience-tenacious/ https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/japanese-company-ispace-will-attempt-historic-moon-landing-on-june-5 https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/a-second-lunar-landing-failure-for-ispace/ https://www.ainvest.com/news/japan-ispace-lunar-landing-failure-crossroads-commercial-space-risk-resilience-2506/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrFJDbn8A7E&vl=hi https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/whats-flying-to-the-moon-on-ispaces-resilience-lunar-lander https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/31/president-trump-withdraws-isaacman-nomination-for-nasa-administrator-days-before-senate-confirmation-vote/ https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/31/trump-nasa-nomination-pulled-00378805 https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/jared-isaacman-out-as-nasa-administrator-nominee/ https://eos.org/research-and-developments/trump-withdraws-nomination-for-nasa-administrator https://www.foxnews.com/politics/snub-musks-nasa-nominee-ally-preceded-sudden-big-beautiful-bill-criticism-trump-feud https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/jun/giant-planet-discovered-orbiting-tiny-star https://www.sci.news/astronomy/giant-exoplanet-low-mass-star-toi-6894-13960.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/massive-planet-discovered-orbiting-tiny-star-toi-6894/ https://economictimes.com/news/international/us/whats-toi-6894b-that-just-showed-up-around-a-dwarf-star-only-2-5-times-its-size-heres-why-thats-weird/articleshow/121690420.cms https://www.livescience.com/space/exoplanets/ginormous-planet-discovered-around-tiny-red-star-challenges-our-understanding-of-solar-systems

Jun 7, 202511 min

SpaceX’s 500th Launch, ispace’s Lunar Setback, and NASA Nomination Drama

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's historic 500th Falcon rocket launch, marking a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight. We also cover the unfortunate failure of Japanese company ispace's moon landing attempt with its RESILIENCE lander. Additionally, we discuss the unexpected withdrawal of Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA Administrator by President Trump, exploring the implications for NASA's future. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/06/launch-roundup-060225/ https://keeptrack.space/x-report/spacex-brief-2025-06-05/ https://www.foxnews.com/video/6373882562112 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tC3vAgAIbw https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2025/06/04/CA-SpaceX-launches-Starlink-satellitesd/8481749091523/ https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/private-japanese-spacecraft-resilience-ispace-moon-landing-attempt https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/japanese-company-ispace-will-attempt-historic-moon-landing-on-june-5 https://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7664 https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/a-second-lunar-landing-failure-for-ispace/ https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/06/05/live-coverage-ispace-makes-second-attempt-at-historic-moon-landing/ https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/31/president-trump-withdraws-isaacman-nomination-for-nasa-administrator-days-before-senate-confirmation-vote/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f64o22_fHts https://eos.org/research-and-developments/trump-withdraws-nomination-for-nasa-administrator

Jun 6, 202510 min

SpaceX’s 500th Launch and ispace’s Moon Landing Attempt

In today's episode, we celebrate SpaceX's milestone of 500 orbital launches and explore the upcoming historic moon landing attempt by Japanese company ispace. We also discuss the rescheduled Axiom Mission 4 launch to the International Space Station. Join us for insights into these groundbreaking events in the commercial space industry. Sources: https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/06/ https://www.foxnews.com/video/6373882562112 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLjo22JqVHk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tC3vAgAIbw https://news.satnews.com/2025/06/03/spacex-plans-wednesday-launch-in-california-of-starlink-group-11-22-smallsats/ https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-12-19 https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/launch/falcon-9-block-5-starlink-group-11-22/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRxl2pXNaj0 https://tlpnetwork.com/launches/starlink-11-22 https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/japan-ispace-resilience-moon-landing https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Operations/ESA_Ground_Stations/ESA_supports_Moon_mission_carrying_first_European_rover https://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7631 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_7paT3_RBA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhcZllz0yaM https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/what-time-is-japan-ispace-resilience-moon-landing https://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7578 https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/space/2025/06/04/japans-ispace-attempts-to-land-on-the-moon https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/02/japan/science-health/ispace-moon/ https://www.moneycontrol.com/science/japan-s-ispace-eyes-moon-landing-with-resilience-spacecraft-on-june-5-here-s-when-and-where-to-watch-it-live-article-13095932.html https://spacecoastdaily.com/2025/06/axiom-private-astronaut-mission-4-set-for-launch-to-iss-june-10-from-kennedy-space-center/ https://spacepolicyonline.com/events/axiom-4-pre-launch-media-telecon-june-9-2025-virtual-600-pm-et/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/joy-a-plush-baby-swan-will-launch-with-axiom-mission-4-crew-as-zero-g-indicator https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/spacexs-next-private-astronaut-launch-to-iss-ax-4-pushed-back-to-june-10 https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/launch-of-indian-astronaut-shubhanshu-shukla-to-space-station-delayed-to-june-10-2735198-2025-06-03

Jun 5, 202511 min

NASA Shake-up, Lunar Landing Prep, and Celestial Conjunction

President Trump withdraws Jared Isaacman's NASA nomination, ispace readies for a historic Moon landing, and Mercury and Jupiter align in a rare celestial event. Join us for these top stories and their implications in space exploration and astrology. Sources: https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/31/president-trump-withdraws-isaacman-nomination-for-nasa-administrator-days-before-senate-confirmation-vote/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/white-house-pull-nomination-jared-isaacman-nasa/ https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/jared-isaacman-out-as-nasa-administrator-nominee/ https://eos.org/research-and-developments/trump-withdraws-nomination-for-nasa-administrator https://www.space.com/space-exploration/trump-to-withdraw-jared-isaacmans-nomination-as-nasa-chief https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/ispaces-resilience-lander-targets-thursday-june-5-for-lunar-landing/ https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/private-japanese-spacecraft-will-attempt-to-land-in-the-moons-sea-of-cold-this-week https://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7550 https://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7631 https://spacepolicyonline.com/events/ispaces-resilience-lander-tenacious-rover-land-on-moon-june-5-2025-324-pm-edt-june-6-424-am-jst-livestreamed/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/astrology/planets-transits/mercury-transits-gemini-and-forms-conjunction-with-jupiter-what-it-means-for-your-zodiac-sign/articleshow/121612367.cms https://astrobutterfly.com/2025/05/31/astrology-of-june-2025-jupiter-enters-cancer/ https://www.astronomy.com/observing/sky-this-month-june-2025/ https://economictimes.com/news/international/us/june-2025-horoscope-shake-up-which-3-zodiac-signs-face-massive-life-changes-and-whats-coming-for-the-rest/articleshow/121580155.cms https://www.moonomens.com/june-2025-astrology-forecast/

Jun 4, 20259 min

Rocket Lab’s Milestone Launch and the Daylight Challenge of the Arietid Meteor Shower

Join us as we explore Rocket Lab's successful 65th Electron rocket launch, marking a significant step in Earth observation technology with BlackSky's Gen-3 satellite. Plus, discover the unique challenges of observing the Arietid meteor shower, one of the few meteor showers peaking during daylight. Learn how radio and radar techniques provide insights into this celestial event. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2903540/rocket-lab-usa-inc-rklb-successfully-launches-65th-electron-mission-for-blacksky--rklb-stock-news?r=4bf001661e6fdd88d0cd7a5659ff9748 https://news.satnews.com/2025/05/28/rocket-lab-scrubs-wednesday-launch-of-full-stream-ahead-til-june-2nd/ https://www.rocketlaunch.live/launch/full-stream-ahead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJJIrTteHJg https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2903540/rocket-lab-usa-inc-rklb-successfully-launches-65th-electron-mission-for-blacksky-rklb-stock-news https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/05/june-2025s-moons-meteors-star-clusters/ https://universemagazine.com/en/celestial-highlights-of-june-2025/ https://thelifesciencesmagazine.com/june-2025-skywatching-guide/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWobUMQ3TjE https://gringogazette.com/2025/05/28/arietid-meteor-shower-visible-over-los-cabos-in-june/

Jun 3, 20257 min

Solar Flare Sparks Geomagnetic Storm; Breakthrough in Cassiopeia A Research

A major solar flare has triggered a severe geomagnetic storm, impacting SpaceX's launch schedule and causing widespread auroras. We explore the potential disruptions and SpaceX's response. Plus, a groundbreaking study on the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant combines data from multiple telescopes, offering new insights into stellar explosions and cosmic evolution. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/solar-storm-alert-powerful-g4-class-geomagnetic-activity-expected-on-earth-after-massive-solar-eruption-on-june-2/articleshow/121563631.cms https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/severe-solar-storm-hits-earth-june-1-auroras-dazzle-flights-and-gps-may-see-disruptions-what-more-you-need-to-know/ https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/6/1/2325424/-Space-Weather-Alert-Severe-G4-solar-storm-in-progress-Additional-Auroras-forecast-for-tonight https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/powerful-explosion-from-sun-to-hit-earth-on-monday-trigger-big-geomagnetic-storm-2733944-2025-06-01 https://sidc.be/article/arrived https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starship-flight-9-launch-what-time https://nextspaceflight.com https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-12-19 https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/schedule/ https://spaceflightnow.com https://news.satnews.com/2025/06/01/spacexs-sunday-night-launch-of-starlink-group-12-19-smallsats-including-13-direct-to-cell/ https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/06/ https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html https://nextspaceflight.com https://modemworld.me/2025/06/ https://science.nasa.gov/multimedia/june-2025/ https://www.labmanager.com/webb-reveals-never-before-seen-details-in-cassiopeia-a-30089 https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9kg37y https://academic.oup.com/pasj/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/pasj/psaf041/8152374 https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1085543

Jun 2, 202512 min

Unveiling the ’Green Monster’ and Comet 29P’s Celestial Dance

Join us as we delve into the latest astronomical discoveries: the mystery of Cassiopeia A's 'Green Monster' unraveled through a multi-telescope study, and China's Tianwen-2 mission to an asteroid. Plus, don't miss the chance to observe Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann, offering a rare treat for amateur astronomers. Tune in for these cosmic insights and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://science.nasa.gov/multimedia/june-2025/ https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov https://www.tiktok.com/@bucketlistboston/video/7510653744602746142 https://useventing.com/events-competitions/profile?id=221261 https://www.spacetv.net/space-news/ http://www.aerith.net/comet/weekly/current.html https://britastro.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/tail43.pdf https://theskylive.com http://astrochymist.org/astrochymist_arXiv.html https://www.tiktok.com/discover/virginia-beach-party-2025

Jun 1, 20259 min

SpaceX’s Starship Test Faces Hurdles, Northern Lights Dazzle the U.S., and NASA’s Leadership Transition

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's ninth Starship test flight, which encountered significant challenges but marked a milestone in reusability. We also explore the stunning Northern Lights display across the U.S. caused by a powerful geomagnetic storm. Plus, we discuss Jared Isaacman's nomination as NASA Administrator and its potential impact on the agency's future. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launches-starship-flight-9-to-space-in-historic-reuse-of-giant-megarocket-video https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/28/spacex-launches-first-flight-proven-super-heavy-booster-loses-control-of-starship-mid-flight/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/spacex-launch-9th-flight-test-starship-spacecraft-after/story?id=122204009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_z8ZjExrVI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVzjV8RNYt0 https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/strong-geomagnetic-storm-aurora-lights-us-may-2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlcSD8rZqWw https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/3-day-forecast https://gayaone.com/en/planet/weather-ecology/strong-geomagnetic-storm-impacts-earth-health-tips-for-may-2025 https://www.space.com/stargazing/auroras/these-15-us-states-could-see-the-northern-lights-tonight-and-over-the-weekend-may https://nasawatch.com/ask-the-administrator/space-philosophy-101-from-jared-isaacman/ https://www.devx.com/daily-news/isaacman-poised-for-senate-confirmation-as-nasa-head/ https://aas.org/posts/news/2025/05/policy-update-27-may-2025 https://www.science.org/content/article/dozens-active-and-planned-nasa-spacecraft-killed-trump-budget-request https://nasawatch.com/ask-the-administrator/heres-that-wonderful-nasa-budget-news/

May 31, 202511 min

Celestial Spectacles: Northern Lights, SpaceX Success, and Solar Flares

Explore the rare G3 geomagnetic storm creating stunning aurora displays across the US, SpaceX's successful 32nd resupply mission to the ISS, and the Sun's increased activity causing powerful flares and potential communication disruptions. Join us for a journey through Earth's skies and beyond in this cosmic update. Sources: https://watchers.news/2025/05/29/negative-polarity-chhss-triggers-g3-strong-geomagnetic-storm/ https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g3-level-geomagnetic-event-observed-0 https://gayaone.com/en/planet/weather-ecology/strong-geomagnetic-storm-impacts-earth-health-tips-for-may-2025 https://www.swpc.noaa.gov https://people.com/how-to-watch-the-northern-lights-for-the-second-time-may-2025-11744366 https://scitechdaily.com/spacex-dragon-splashdown-delivers-tentacle-robots-hyperspectral-tech-and-6700-lb-of-cosmic-loot/ https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/spacex-spacecraft-reenters-earths-atmosphere-triggering-sonic-boom/3921829/?os=vbk https://aviationweek.com/space/operations-safety/spacex-cargo-dragon-splashes-down-pacific-ocean-recovery https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crs-32-return https://www.techi.com/spacex-dragon-undocks-iss-splashdown-scientific-cargo/ https://watchers.news/2025/05/30/m3-4-solar-flare-ar-4100-may-30-2025/ https://watchers.news/2025/05/25/x1-1-solar-flare-may-25-2025-region-4098/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlcSD8rZqWw https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/966173-sun-on-may-28-2025-in-wl-seestar/ https://www.spaceweatherwoman.com/our-suns-hot-longitude-and-a-side-of-aurora-space-weather-news-26-may-2025/

May 30, 202512 min

SpaceX’s Starship Test Faces Setbacks, Solar Flare Disrupts Communications

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's ninth Starship test flight, which faced significant challenges, including a booster explosion and uncontrolled reentry. Despite setbacks, the mission provided valuable data for future developments. We also cover a powerful solar flare that caused radio blackouts and China's upcoming Tianwen-2 mission to collect asteroid samples. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://abcnews.go.com/US/spacex-launch-9th-flight-test-starship-spacecraft-after/story?id=122204009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVzjV8RNYt0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_z8ZjExrVI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okOzxHN9NOA https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/28/spacex-launches-first-flight-proven-super-heavy-booster-loses-control-of-starship-mid-flight/

May 29, 20254 min

SpaceX’s Starship Setbacks and Dragon’s Triumph, Plus Asteroid 2025 JR’s Close Encounter

In today's episode, we delve into the challenges faced by SpaceX's Starship Flight 9 and the successful return of the Dragon spacecraft from the ISS. We also explore the recent close approach of asteroid 2025 JR to Earth, highlighting its significance for future asteroid monitoring and planetary defense. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launches-starship-flight-9-to-space-in-historic-reuse-of-giant-megarocket-video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoOdWLskeFw https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=62948.100 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vE8xnqLUWE https://www.techi.com/spacex-dragon-undocks-iss-splashdown-scientific-cargo/ https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crs-32-return https://abc7.com/post/spacex-dragon-cargo-ship-visible-socal-returned-iss-saturday-night-possible-sonic-boom-reported/16539106/ https://news.sky.com/video/spacex-dragon-supply-capsule-to-iss-seen-soaring-through-sky-on-return-to-earth-13374809 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nV5bqE_y1o https://watchers.news/2025/05/26/spacex-dragon-crs-32-sonic-boom-pacific-splashdown/ https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crs-32-return https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/watch-spacexs-32nd-cargo-dragon-spacecraft-undock-from-the-iss-today https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/23/spacex-dragon-undocks-from-station-for-splashdown-on-sunday/ https://opentools.ai/news/spacexs-dragon-prepares-for-exciting-splashdown-this-sunday https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/science/asteroid-alert-nasa-warns-of-250-ft-building-sized-space-rock-approaching-earth-on-this-date-check-speed-distance-and-more-article-151724670 https://thedailyguardian.com/top-news/nasa-tracks-massive-asteroid-2025-jr-ahead-of-close-earth-flyby-on-may-28/ https://opentools.ai/news/asteroids-ahoy-nasa-tracks-five-near-misses-with-earth https://www.spacecalendar.com https://news24online.com/world/nasa-alert-huge-asteroid-the-size-of-a-25-storey-building-to-make-close-approach-to-earth-on-this-date/572584/

May 28, 202511 min

SpaceX’s Historic Launch and Lunar Power Race

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's groundbreaking ninth Starship test flight, marking a pivotal moment in reusable spacecraft technology. We also explore the strategic alliance between China and Russia to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon, intensifying the space race. Additionally, we discuss the U.S. Senate's progress on Jared Isaacman's nomination as NASA Administrator amidst budgetary debates. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starship-flight-9-launch-what-time https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/23/faa-clears-spacex-to-launch-its-9th-starship-super-heavy-rocket-while-flight-8-mishap-investigation-continues/ https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/starship-flight-9-infrastructure/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9Ai7EFvjRQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krVI5ZQ32Ho https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/third-times-the-charm-starship-flight-9/ https://spaceexplored.com/2025/05/26/starship-flight-9-spacex-gears-up-for-launch-week/ https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/23/faa-clears-spacex-to-launch-its-9th-starship-super-heavy-rocket-while-flight-8-mishap-investigation-continues/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-gets-faa-approval-for-flight-9-of-starship-megarocket https://www.centralfloridalifestyle.com/tech/faa-clears-way-for-spacex-starships-ninth-test-flight-now-targeting-may-27-launch/ https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/china-and-russia-moon-power-plant/ https://www.geo.tv/latest/606242-china-russia-sign-deal-to-build-power-plant-on-moon-leaving-us-behind https://www.mk.co.kr/en/it/11326513 https://en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br/russia-e-china-querem-construir-uma-usina-nuclear-na-lua-ate-o-ano-de-2035-flpc96/ https://thediplomaticinsight.com/china-russia-build-nuclear-plant-on-moon/ https://spacepolicyonline.com/events/senate-vote-on-isaacman-nomination-to-be-nasa-administrator-june-2025/ https://nasawatch.com/ask-the-administrator/jared-isaacmans-nomination-is-about-to-ripen/ https://opentools.ai/news/jared-isaacman-takes-center-stage-for-nasa-administrator-nomination-vote https://universemagazine.com/en/will-jared-isaacman-be-appointed-as-the-new-head-of-nasa/ https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=61990.480 https://opentools.ai/news/planetary-society-fights-back-against-white-houses-massive-nasa-budget-cuts https://www.planetary.org/space-policy/nasa-budget https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/nasa-sbir-sttr-spring-2025-newsletter.pdf?emrc=683356ad98edf https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/space-exploration-will-continue-despite-nasa-budget-cuts-how-will-cigs-maker-ascent https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/21/nasa_iss_crew_cuts/

May 27, 202510 min

SpaceX’s Starship Delays and Starlink Triumphs; Alien Life Doubts on K2-18b

In today's episode, we delve into the latest developments with SpaceX's Starship IFT-9 launch delays due to regulatory hurdles, while celebrating the company's successful Starlink satellite launches. We also explore the recent scientific debate casting doubt on the potential signs of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-gets-updated-starship-launch-license-but-still-awaits-flight-9-approval https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starship_flight_test_9 https://starship-spacex.fandom.com/wiki/Starship_Flight_Test_9 https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starlink-11-16-b1075-vsfb-ocisly https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-11-16 https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launches-23-starlink-satellites-to-orbit-on-brand-new-falcon-9-rocket-after-abort-photos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwDkjdRcQzg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFh0yEMOFwU https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/space/2025/05/24/spacex-starlink-12-22 https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/20/live-coverage-new-falcon-9-booster-to-make-second-attempt-at-debut-on-starlink-delivery-mission/ https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-12-15 https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/launch-roundup-051925/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Falcon_9_and_Falcon_Heavy_launches https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/doubt-cast-on-claim-of-hints-of-life-on-faraway-planet/articleshow/121372921.cms https://twistedsifter.com/2025/05/have-we-really-found-a-planet-that-shows-strong-signs-of-biological-life-well-not-exactly-but-it-is-still-a-possibility/ https://k24.digital/411/new-studies-dismiss-signs-of-life-on-distant-planet http://www.trcpodcast.com/trcep709/ https://phys.org/news/2025-05-decade-martian-planetary-scientist-real.html

May 25, 202512 min

SpaceX’s Milestone Landing and Starlink’s Indian Breakthrough

In today's episode, we explore SpaceX's remarkable achievement of its 450th Falcon booster landing and the challenges faced by the Starship IFT-9 launch. We also delve into India's conditional approval for Starlink internet services, marking a significant step in expanding broadband access across the country. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/spacex-to-launch-falcon-9-rocket-from-vandenberg-space-force-base-thursday-afternoon https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launches-23-starlink-satellites-to-orbit-on-brand-new-falcon-9-rocket-after-abort-photos https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/20/live-coverage-new-falcon-9-booster-to-make-second-attempt-at-debut-on-starlink-delivery-mission/ https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-12-15 https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/23/faa-clears-spacex-to-launch-its-9th-starship-super-heavy-rocket-while-flight-8-mishap-investigation-continues/ https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/launch/falcon-9-block-5-starlink-group-11-16/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Falcon_9_and_Falcon_Heavy_launches https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=62890.20 https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/launch-roundup-051925/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ98CzQsF1A https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-gets-updated-starship-launch-license-but-still-awaits-flight-9-approval https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWIsoE44bKI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starship_flight_test_9 https://starship-spacex.fandom.com/wiki/Starship_Flight_Test_9 https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-starship-gets-faa-nod-for-ninth-test-flight/ https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/india-satellite-data-plans-pricing-per-month-starlink-licence-fee-125052400255_1.html https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/starlink-spacex-internet-india-launch-date-plans-hardware-monthly-price-10023737/ https://content.techgig.com/technology/starlink-satellite-internet-launch-in-india-the-future-of-connectivity/articleshow/121317832.cms https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/starlink-set-to-get-final-nod-for-services/articleshow/121276842.cms https://www.citizen.org/wp-content/uploads/casar-investigate-starlink-05-2025.pdf

May 24, 202511 min

SpaceX’s Starship Test Delayed, NASA’s Aspera Mission Takes Off

In today's episode, we delve into the delay of SpaceX's ninth Starship test flight due to regulatory and technical hurdles, and explore NASA's new contract with Rocket Lab USA for the Aspera mission, aimed at studying galaxy formation. Plus, SpaceX's successful launch of 23 Starlink satellites with new mobile connectivity technology. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-starship-flight-9-starbase-city/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-gets-updated-starship-launch-license-but-still-awaits-flight-9-approval https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo_XeItn3-0 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starship_flight_test_9 https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-starship-gets-faa-nod-for-ninth-test-flight/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/nasa-picks-rocket-lab-to-launch-shoebox-sized-aspera-space-telescope-in-2026 https://spaceinsider.tech/2025/05/16/rocket-lab-selected-to-launch-nasa-aspera-mission/ https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/rocket-lab-wins-nasa-contract-how-should-investor-play-stock https://www.spacevoyaging.com/news/2025/05/17/nasa-has-selected-electron-to-launch-aspera-mission/ https://www.spacetoday.net/Summary/8500 https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-12-15 https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/space/2025/05/19/spacex-starlink-12-15-mission https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fTmqZ-fX9o https://aiaa.org/2025/05/21/brand-new-spacex-falcon-9-launches-23-starlink-satellites-to-orbit/ https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2025/05/21/SpaceX-satellite-new-booster-Direct-To-Cell/7791747829550/

May 23, 202512 min

SpaceX’s Launch Expansion, Titan’s Mysteries Unveiled, and Solar Flare Disruptions

In today's episode, we explore SpaceX's new launch approval, a game-changer for their Starship program. Discover the latest revelations from the James Webb Space Telescope's images of Titan, offering new insights into its atmosphere. Plus, learn about the strongest solar flare of 2025 and its impact on global communications. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/south-texas-el-paso/news/2025/05/17/faa-approves-25-spacex-launches-per-year https://www.texastribune.org/2025/05/16/spacex-faa-launch-approval-starbase-texas/ https://keeptrack.space/x-report/spacex-brief-2025-05-20/ https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/space/article/spacex-starbase-texas-25-launches-20330174.php https://www.propublica.org/article/spacex-starship-explosions-uk-turks-caicos-faa-launches https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/webb-keck-titan/ https://www.extremetech.com/science/saturns-moon-titan-glows-in-cloud-bound-webb-images https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nMXonzdWfc https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/methane-clouds-in-motion-on-saturns-moon-titan/ https://earthsky.org/space/titan-clouds-rain-methane-weather/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/nasa-warns-massive-solar-storm-blackouts-and-auroras-expected-on-earth/articleshow/121282713.cms https://www.space.com/astronomy/sun/14-000-years-ago-the-most-powerful-solar-storm-ever-recorded-hit-earth-this-event-establishes-a-new-worst-case-scenario https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/sun-showing-increased-most-intense-solar-flare-activity-yet-in-2025 https://www.livescience.com/space/the-sun/the-sun-just-spit-out-the-strongest-solar-flares-of-2025-and-more-could-be-headed-toward-earth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecF_Pg1neqM

May 22, 202511 min

SpaceX Delays Starship Launch, Norway Joins Artemis Accords, and China’s Space Traffic Initiative

In today's episode, we explore the delay of SpaceX's Starship Integrated Flight Test 9 due to regulatory and logistical challenges. We also discuss Norway's entry into the Artemis Accords, marking its commitment to international space cooperation. Additionally, we delve into China's ambitious plans for a space traffic management system to address orbital congestion. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-gets-updated-starship-launch-license-but-still-awaits-flight-9-approval https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8DU2t0tCak https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starship_flight_test_9 https://starship-spacex.fandom.com/wiki/Starship_Flight_Test_9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSiyzNpTv8Y https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-welcomes-norway-as-55th-nation-to-sign-artemis-accords/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/norway-becomes-55th-nation-to-sign-nasa-artemis-accords-for-peaceful-space-exploration https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/more-intl-space-cooperation-now-that-norway-is-55th-artemis-accords-partner/1775611 https://opentools.ai/news/welcome-norway-becoming-the-55th-signatory-to-the-artemis-accords-strengthening-global-space-harmony https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/05/norway-signs-artemis-accords https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/us-and-china-need-a-space-hotline-for-orbital-emergencies-experts-say https://www.iac2025.org/media/news/space-news-round-up-1-10-may-top-stories-hitting-media-headlines/ https://keeptrack.space/space-brief/space-brief-2025-05-18/ https://www.globalbrandsmagazine.com/china-space-based-supercomputing/ https://swfound.org/news/all-news/2025/05/insight-counterspace-is-a-growth-industry-details-from-swf-s-2025-counterspace-report

May 21, 202511 min

Breakthrough in Hypersonic Flight: Talon-A2’s Record-Breaking Test

Discover the latest advancements in hypersonic technology as Stratolaunch's Talon-A2 prototype achieves hypersonic speeds and reusability, marking a significant milestone in aerospace innovation. Plus, learn about SpaceX's expansion plans at Vandenberg Space Force Base and the impact of the recent solar flare. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.overtdefense.com/2025/05/14/stratolaunch-completes-first-flight-of-a-reusable-hypersonic-aircraft-since-1968/ https://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=8CF97DEB-7349-4306-BA97-1F3B9F684088 https://www.instagram.com/p/DJrvZCSvCZK/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVM0RRpp2O0 https://www.space.com/technology/venus-aerospace-debuts-potentially-revolutionary-rocket-engine-with-landmark-1st-flight-video

May 20, 20254 min

Satellite Surge and Solar Flares: Navigating Space Challenges

Explore the unprecedented growth in satellite numbers and the challenges it poses, from space traffic to environmental concerns. Delve into the recent powerful solar flare that disrupted global communications and the implications for our technology-dependent world. Plus, learn about the postponed launch of Australia's first homegrown orbital rocket, Eris, and the technical hurdles faced by Gilmour Space. Join us for an in-depth look at the dynamic forces shaping our space endeavors. Sources: https://planet4589.org/space/con/star/stats.html https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/our-satellites/currently-flying https://communicationsdaily.com/article/2025/05/14/fcc-space-bureau-reducing-backlog-2505130048?BC=bc_6824dad2e9659 https://starwalk.space/en/news/spacex-starlink-satellites-night-sky-visibility-guide https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/launch-roundup-051225/ https://news.mit.edu/2025/deploying-practical-solution-space-debris-0514 https://keeptrack.space/space-brief/space-brief-2025-05-18/ https://swfound.org/news/all-news/2025/05/insight-counterspace-is-a-growth-industry-details-from-swf-s-2025-counterspace-report https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/13/3079824/0/en/Satellite-Spectrum-Monitoring-Market-Report-2025-Revenues-Projected-to-Reach-US-6-3-Billion-by-2031.html https://opentools.ai/news/spacex-set-to-launch-another-batch-of-starlink-satellites-from-florida https://www.livescience.com/space/the-sun/the-sun-just-spit-out-the-strongest-solar-flares-of-2025-and-more-could-be-headed-toward-earth https://www.sciencealert.com/sun-unleashes-most-powerful-flare-weve-seen-in-2025 https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/solar-cycle-25/2025/05/14/strong-flare-erupts-from-sun-4/ https://www.space.com/astronomy/sun/strongest-solar-flare-of-2025-erupts-from-sun-sparking-radio-blackouts-europe-asia-middle-east https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecF_Pg1neqM https://www.livescience.com/space/the-sun/the-sun-just-spit-out-the-strongest-solar-flares-of-2025-and-more-could-be-headed-toward-earth https://www.space.com/astronomy/sun/strongest-solar-flare-of-2025-erupts-from-sun-sparking-radio-blackouts-europe-asia-middle-east https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/solar-cycle-25/2025/05/13/sun-releases-strong-solar-flare-21/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hRRuaP-bT0 https://opentools.ai/news/solar-showdown-biggest-solar-flare-of-2025-illuminates-the-skies https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/launch-of-australias-1st-homegrown-orbital-rocket-delayed-indefinitely-due-to-payload-fairing-issue https://spaceanddefense.io/gilmour-space-scrubs-eris-launch-for-second-day-in-a-row/ https://phys.org/news/2025-05-glitch-delays-australian-rocket.html https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/eris-testflight1/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/australias-first-ever-home-grown-orbital-rocket-ready-for-debut-launch-today

May 19, 202511 min

Solar Flare Disrupts Communications, Australian Rocket Launch Delayed

In today's episode, we explore the impact of the Sun's most powerful flare of 2025, causing radio blackouts across continents. We also delve into the postponement of Australia's Eris rocket launch due to technical issues. Plus, discover NASA's new flyover visualization of Pluto, offering a breathtaking view of the dwarf planet's landscapes. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.sciencealert.com/sun-unleashes-most-powerful-flare-weve-seen-in-2025 https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/solar-cycle-25/2025/05/14/strong-flare-erupts-from-sun-4/ https://www.space.com/astronomy/sun/strongest-solar-flare-of-2025-erupts-from-sun-sparking-radio-blackouts-europe-asia-middle-east https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPdQGFvJz88 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecF_Pg1neqM https://spaceanddefense.io/gilmour-space-scrubs-eris-launch-for-second-day-in-a-row/ https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/eris-testflight1/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/australias-first-ever-home-grown-orbital-rocket-ready-for-debut-launch-today https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/launch-roundup-051225/ https://www.gspace.com/post/testflight1-postponed-following-pre-launch-anomaly https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250518.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DPEzAxz2HQ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nasas-astronomy-picture-of-the-day/id491919974 https://www.astro.cz/apod/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europa_(moon)

May 18, 202510 min

Solar Flare Disrupts Communications, Gilmour Space Launch Delayed

In today's episode, we delve into the strongest solar flare of 2025 causing widespread radio blackouts. We also cover the postponement of Gilmour Space's rocket launch due to a technical glitch, and explore NASA's Pandora mission's progress in exoplanet research. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/launch-of-australias-1st-homegrown-orbital-rocket-delayed-indefinitely-due-to-payload-fairing-issue https://spaceanddefense.io/gilmour-space-scrubs-eris-launch-for-second-day-in-a-row/ https://www.spaceconnectonline.com.au/launch/6553-gilmour-postpones-rocket-launch-after-electrical-fault https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/australias-first-ever-home-grown-orbital-rocket-ready-for-debut-launch-today https://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-17th-of-may-2025 https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/programs/exoplanet-exploration-news/ https://www.ptpintcast.com/redefining-success-in-pt-clinic-concierge-and-career-freedom/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g34515-d26305651-Walt_Disney_World_Resort_Base_Ticket-Orlando_Florida.html https://kristjanesperanto.github.io/MagicMirror-3rd-Party-Modules/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g34515-d26305695-Walt_Disney_World_Park_Hopper_Plus_Tickets-Orlando_Florida.html

May 17, 20258 min

Solar Flares, Voyager 1 Revival, and Martian Auroras: Space Marvels Unveiled

Explore the latest space phenomena as we discuss a powerful X2.7 solar flare, NASA's successful reactivation of Voyager 1's thrusters after 20 years, and the historic observation of auroras on Mars by the Perseverance rover. Join us for an exciting journey through recent astronomical discoveries and their implications for future space exploration. Sources: https://www.sciencealert.com/sun-unleashes-most-powerful-flare-weve-seen-in-2025 https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/solar-cycle-25/2025/05/14/strong-flare-erupts-from-sun-4/ https://watchers.news/2025/05/14/major-x2-7-solar-flare-erupts-active-region-4087/ https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/strongest-solar-flare-2025-20326847.php https://www.ndtv.com/science/blackouts-around-the-world-as-strongest-solar-flare-of-2025-hits-earth-experts-say-more-to-come-8421113 https://hackaday.com/2025/05/15/voyager-1s-primary-thrusters-revived-before-dsn-command-pause/ https://www.iflscience.com/after-21-years-voyager-1-fires-its-thrusters-again-thanks-to-long-distance-servicing-79235 https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/15/voyager_1_survives_with_thruster_fix/ https://www.earth.com/news/voyager-1s-thrusters-brought-back-to-life-after-21-years/ https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/05/voyager-1-makes-an-incredible-comeback-2/ https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/perseverance-mars-rover-becomes-1st-spacecraft-to-spot-auroras-from-the-surface-of-another-world https://petapixel.com/2025/05/15/the-first-ever-picture-of-aurora-lights-on-mars-captured-by-perseverance-rover/ https://www.sciencenews.org/article/perseverance-picture-martian-aurora https://physicsworld.com/a/this-is-what-an-aurora-looks-like-on-mars/ https://www.livescience.com/space/mars/lights-on-mars-nasa-rover-photographs-visible-auroras-on-red-planet-for-the-first-time

May 16, 202512 min

Solar Flare Sparks Radio Blackouts, Coldest Exoplanet Found, Starbase Becomes a City

In today's episode, we explore the Sun's most powerful solar flare of the year, causing temporary radio blackouts across several regions. Discover the coldest exoplanet ever observed by the James Webb Space Telescope, offering new insights into planetary evolution. Plus, SpaceX's Starbase officially becomes a city in Texas, marking a significant milestone in regional development. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.iflscience.com/blackouts-around-the-world-as-x-class-solar-flare-hits-earth-79207 https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/strongest-solar-flare-2025-20326847.php https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/solar-cycle-25/2025/05/14/strong-flare-erupts-from-sun-4/ https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/archive/2025/05/14/xray.html https://watchers.news/2025/05/14/major-x2-7-solar-flare-erupts-active-region-4087/ https://www.rdworldonline.com/how-cold-can-a-planet-get-webbs-new-data-set-the-bar-at-186-k-for-wd-1856-b/ https://orbitaltoday.com/2025/05/09/scientists-have-uncovered-the-coldest-exo-planet-on-record-using-jwst/ https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/jwst-sees-a-unique-mini-neptune-the-first-to-match-predictions/ https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/direct-images-exoplanets https://universemagazine.com/en/super-earth-and-mini-neptune-astronomers-discover-two-exoplanets-in-a-sun-like-star/ https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/5/14/upzonedpod-a-strong-towns-view-of-the-new-spacex-company-town https://mix941kmxj.com/ixp/192/p/new-texas-city-starbase/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX_Starbase https://www.instagram.com/p/DJkIHe3u4Qh/

May 15, 202511 min

Japan’s Lunar Leap, Mars’ Thermal Glimpse, and Hypersonic Breakthroughs

In today's episode, we delve into Japan's 'Resilience' lunar lander's successful entry into lunar orbit, setting the stage for a historic touchdown. We also explore NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft capturing a stunning thermal image of Mars, offering insights for its future mission to Jupiter's moon Europa. Plus, Stratolaunch's Talon-A2 vehicle achieves a milestone in reusable hypersonic technology. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/japans-resilience-moon-lander-arrives-in-lunar-orbit-ahead-of-historic-touchdown-try https://phys.org/news/2025-05-private-japanese-lunar-lander-orbit.html https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/japan-ispace-lunar-lander-orbit-around-moon-resilence https://www.visiontimes.com/2025/05/12/japanese-moon-lander-reaches-lunar-orbit-ahead-of-june-landing.html https://orbitaltoday.com/2025/05/08/japans-resilience-lunar-lander-now-in-orbit-gears-up-for-june-touchdown/ https://universemagazine.com/en/europa-clipper-probe-illuminated-mars-in-the-infrared-spectrum-from-an-altitude-of-880-km/ https://www.techexplorist.com/nasa-europa-clipper-captured-infrared-images-red-planet/99356/ https://news.asu.edu/20250512-science-and-technology-nasas-europa-clipper-snaps-infrared-image-mars-asu-instrument-e-themis https://www.marsdaily.com/reports/Europa_Clipper_Conducts_Critical_Mars_Flyby_for_Instrument_Calibration_999.html https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Europa_Clipper_Conducts_Critical_Mars_Flyby_for_Instrument_Calibration_999.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xTvKx5uCKg https://www.compositesworld.com/news/stratolaunch-completes-repeated-talon-a2-hypersonic-flight-recovery https://www.airframer.com/news_story.html?report=34008 https://www.outkick.com/culture/talon-a2-test-flights-hypersonic https://www.satnow.com/news/details/3261-ursa-major-s-hadley-engine-powers-talon-a2-to-sustained-hypersonic-speeds-with-recovery

May 14, 202511 min

Spacecraft Misidentification, SPHEREx’s Cosmic Mission, and ELT’s Construction Milestones

Join us as we clarify the confusion surrounding the Soviet-era Kosmos spacecraft, delve into NASA's SPHEREx mission's ambitious goals, and explore the construction progress of the Extremely Large Telescope in Chile. Discover how these developments are shaping the future of space exploration and astronomical research. Sources: https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/doomed-soviet-spacecraft-kosmos-482-could-hit-earth-tonight-heres-when https://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-10th-of-may-2025 https://www.capeandislands.org/2025-05-12/a-soviet-era-space-probe-crashed-back-to-earth-after-more-than-50-years-in-orbit https://colitco.com/kosmos-482-earth-reentry-2025/ https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/spherex-starts-scanning-entire-sky/ https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/spherex-punch-update/ https://www.astronomy.com/observing/nasas-spherex-space-telescope-makes-its-debut/ https://opentools.ai/news/nasas-spherex-telescope-begins-mapping-the-universe-in-3d-using-infrared-light https://www.theresearchers.us/2025/05/12/nasas-new-telescope-to-chart-the-most-vivid-map-of-the-cosmos-ever-created/ https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/255507537131/ https://elt.eso.org https://scitechdaily.com/watch-the-worlds-largest-telescope-rise-beneath-a-river-of-stars/ https://scitechdaily.com/30-minutes-to-the-top-climbing-the-worlds-largest-telescope-in-the-atacama-desert/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/worlds-largest-telescope-rises-in-chile-set-to-unlock-the-mysteries-of-the-cosmos/articleshow/121086316.cms

May 13, 202510 min

Kosmos 482’s Final Descent and NASA’s Artemis 2 Milestone

In today's episode, we explore the dramatic reentry of the Soviet-era Kosmos 482 spacecraft after 53 years in orbit, and its crash into the Indian Ocean. We also cover NASA's receipt of the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis 2 mission, marking a pivotal step towards a crewed lunar journey. Plus, NASA astronaut Don Pettit's return from the ISS at 70, setting a new age record for space missions. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/soviet-spacecraft-kosmos-482-crashes-back-to-earth-disappearing-into-indian-ocean-after-53-years-in-orbit https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/old-soviet-venus-landers-fall-to-earth-will-be-no-ordinary-space-junk-crash-heres-why https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymYyQSAnDVs https://blogs.esa.int/rocketscience/2025/05/07/reentry-prediction-soviet-era-venera-venus-lander-cosmos-482-descent-craft/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasa-gets-keys-to-orion-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-7-2025 https://www.friendsofnasa.org/2025/05/nasa-artemis-ii-orion-moon-spacecraft_6.html https://www.instagram.com/p/DJRx7M5P-Ho/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DJXXG-Wz2_N/ https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Orion/Handing_over_European_Service_Module_for_Artemis_II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYZvXYNz8RU https://www.nasa.gov/2025-news-releases/ https://www.instagram.com/cnn/p/DIo5mz8JZhs/?api=WhatsApp%E8%B6%85%E9%93%BE%E7%BE%A4%E5%8F%91%F0%9F%92%B0-%5B%E8%AE%A4%E5%87%86%E5%A4%A9%E5%AE%87TG%3A%40cjhshk199937%5D-%E5%8D%8F%E8%AE%AE%E5%8F%B7%E6%89%B9%E5%8F%91%E5%87%BA%E5%94%AEWS%E4%BA%91%E6%8E%A7%E5%8D%8F%E8%AE%AE%E6%B3%A8%E5%86%8C%E5%99%A8%2FWS%E4%BA%91%E6%8E%A7%E7%BE%A4%E5%8F%91%E5%B7%A5%E5%85%B7.jlbz https://www.instagram.com/indiatoday/reel/DIvwul9ppgi/?api=%E9%A9%AC%E6%9D%A5%E8%A5%BF%E4%BA%9A%E9%AB%98%E6%B8%8A%E7%BA%A6%E7%82%AEWhatsApp%EF%BC%9A601168119942%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F%E5%85%BC%E8%81%8C.fjiw https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJb-RvsuQwb/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJc_cVNBk7i/ https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/extended-astronaut-missions/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DJZZnBFTJnM/ https://www.nasa.gov/2025-news-releases/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DITodGfinky/

May 12, 202512 min

Historic Spacecraft Returns, Starlink Expansion, and Artemis 2 Milestone

In today's episode, we delve into the unexpected reentry of the Soviet-era Cosmos 482 spacecraft, marking a significant moment in space history. We also cover SpaceX's successful launch of 28 Starlink satellites, advancing global internet connectivity. Plus, we discuss the handover of the Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft to NASA, a crucial step towards humanity's return to the Moon. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.satcat.com/sats/6073 https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=45973.60 https://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-10th-of-may-2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQtU_6luAJ4 https://www.rocketlaunch.live/launch/starlink-6-91 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starlink https://www.rocketlaunch.live/launch/starlink-15-3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Falcon_9_first-stage_boosters https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasa-gets-keys-to-orion-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-7-2025 https://www.friendsofnasa.org/2025/05/nasa-artemis-ii-orion-moon-spacecraft_6.html https://www.instagram.com/p/DJRx7M5P-Ho/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DJXXHGPzA2J/ https://www.friendsofnasa.org/2025/05/

May 11, 202512 min

Lunar Milestones and Cosmic Discoveries: A New Era in Space Exploration

Join us as we delve into the latest breakthroughs in space exploration. ispace's RESILIENCE lunar lander successfully enters lunar orbit, marking a pivotal moment for private lunar missions. Discover NASA's SPHEREx mission, now mapping the universe in unprecedented detail, and explore the 'Space Jaws' event, where a supermassive black hole devours a star. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/japan-ispace-lunar-lander-orbit-around-moon-resilence https://phys.org/news/2025-05-private-japanese-lunar-lander-orbit.html https://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7327 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJWOSmksw3M/ https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/resilience-lander-completes-lunar-orbit-injection-for-lunar-landing-in-june/ https://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7327 https://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7354 https://www.universetoday.com/articles/ispaces-resilience-enters-lunar-orbit-itll-try-to-land-in-early-june https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/ispace-achieves-key-milestone-in-lunar-mission-2 https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/4823416-ispace-completes-success-7-of-mission-2-milestones https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/spherex-punch-update/ https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/spherex-starts-scanning-entire-sky/ https://scitechdaily.com/spherex-switches-on-nasas-infrared-telescope-begins-mapping-the-universe-in-3d/ https://www.extremetech.com/science/nasa-spherex-is-online-and-tracking-100s-of-millions-of-galaxies https://opentools.ai/news/spherex-nasas-newest-cosmic-explorer-kicks-off-its-3d-sky-mapping-mission https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/hubble-spots-a-black-hole-swallowing-a-sun-100-million-times-the-size-of-ours-2722264-2025-05-09 https://news.berkeley.edu/2025/05/08/not-one-but-two-massive-black-holes-are-eating-away-at-this-galaxy/ https://science.nasa.gov/asset/hubble/black-hole-tde-at2024tvd/ https://www.stsci.edu/contents/news-releases/2025/news-2025-015 https://sciencesprings.wordpress.com/2025/05/08/from-hubble-via-the-goddard-space-flight-center-hubble-pinpoints-roaming-massive-black-hole/

May 10, 202511 min

Lunar Milestones and Cosmic Discoveries: A Day in Space Exploration

Join us as we delve into the latest achievements in space exploration. ispace's RESILIENCE lunar lander successfully enters lunar orbit, marking a pivotal moment in commercial lunar missions. Discover NASA's SPHEREx space observatory's groundbreaking findings of a soot-like cloud, offering new insights into the universe's mysteries. Plus, don't miss the live coverage of a stadium-sized asteroid's close flyby of Earth. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/japan-ispace-lunar-lander-orbit-around-moon-resilence https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/resilience-lander-completes-lunar-orbit-injection-for-lunar-landing-in-june/ https://phys.org/news/2025-05-private-japanese-lunar-lander-orbit.html https://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7327 https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/japanese-lunar-lander-enters-moons-orbit/TGEESituEfCcwm9hbOe0eg https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250506576042/en/ispace-Completes-Success-7-of-Mission-2-Milestones https://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng_bw?k=20250506576042 https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/resilience-lander-completes-lunar-orbit-injection-for-lunar-landing-in-june/ https://ispace-inc.com https://unn.ua/en/news/japanese-lunar-lander-resilience-arrives-in-lunar-orbit-it-will-make-a-historic-landing-attempt https://scitechdaily.com/spherex-switches-on-nasas-infrared-telescope-begins-mapping-the-universe-in-3d/ https://petapixel.com/2025/05/02/spherex-space-observatory-begins-mapping-the-entire-sky-in-102-wavelengths-of-light/ https://phys.org/news/2025-05-spherex-space-telescope-capturing-entire.html https://www.techexplorist.com/nasa-spherex-begins-capturing-entire-sky/99251/ https://www.moneycontrol.com/science/universe-s-most-colourful-map-on-the-way-as-nasa-s-spherex-space-telescope-begins-capturing-the-entire-sky-article-13011563.html https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/05/08/potentially-hazardous-asteroid-612356-2002-jx8-close-encounter-a-new-image-7-may-2025/ https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/05/06/near-earth-asteroid-2025-hc-close-encounter-an-image-19-apr-2025/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3U5c8uGQkI https://www.spacecalendar.com https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/science/nasa-warns-of-950-ft-stadium-sized-space-rock-heading-our-way-tomorrow-how-close-will-it-get-article-151592715 https://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/Space_Safety_at_ESA https://thedebrief.org/infrasound-technology-proves-critical-for-planetary-defense-against-threats-from-outer-space/ https://phys.org/news/2025-05-space-junk-falling-earth-tracked.html?deviceType=desktop https://nachrichten.idw-online.de/2025/05/02/space-junk-falling-to-earth-needs-to-be-tracked-meteoroid-sounds-can-help https://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/Planetary_Defence/Near-Earth_Object_Coordination_Centre

May 9, 202511 min

NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Crisis and DARPA’s Moon Water Hunt

In today's episode, we delve into NASA's efforts to recover the unresponsive Lunar Trailblazer orbiter, a mission critical for mapping lunar water. We also explore DARPA's ambitious LASSO project, aiming to locate water on the Moon with the help of commercial space companies. Plus, the James Webb Space Telescope's latest findings on trans-Neptunian objects reveal new insights into the early solar system. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://opentools.ai/news/can-nasa-resurrect-the-lunar-trailblazer https://opentools.ai/news/nasas-lunar-leap-optimizing-control-room-for-upcoming-ipex-mission https://laist.com/brief/news/lunar-trailblazer-sets-out-to-find-water-on-the-moon https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/nasa-still-trying-to-revive-silent-lunar-trailblazer-moon-orbiter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUfvq9A9q_U https://aiaa.org/news/industry-news/ https://www.militaryaerospace.com/commercial-aerospace https://hype.aero/space/ https://www.space.com/news/archive https://www.thespacereview.com https://www.space.com/astronomy/james-webb-space-telescope/new-jwst-observations-of-trans-neptunian-objects-could-help-reveal-our-solar-systems-past https://webbtelescope.org/contents/news-releases/2025/news-2025-113 https://science.nasa.gov/missions/webb/nasas-webb-lifts-veil-on-common-but-mysterious-type-of-exoplanet/ https://www.space.com/astronomy/james-webb-space-telescope/james-webb-space-telescope-finds-water-in-the-air-of-exotic-sub-neptune-exoplanet https://astrobiology.com/2025/05/hot-sub-neptune-exoplanet-toi-421-b-niriss-nirspec-transmission-spectrum.html

May 8, 202513 min

Celestial Wonders: Nova Predictions, Starlink Expansion, and Juno’s Jupiter Flyby

Join us as we explore the cosmos with predictions of a rare nova event in Corona Borealis, SpaceX's successful launch of 28 Starlink satellites, and NASA's Juno spacecraft preparing for its 72nd close flyby of Jupiter. Discover the science behind these astronomical phenomena and their implications for our understanding of the universe. Sources: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/home/videos/whats-up-may-2025/ https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/whats-up-may-2025-skywatching-tips-from-nasa/ https://news.satnews.com/2025/05/06/spacexs-successful-tuesday-starlink-group-6-92-launch-of-28-smallsats/ https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/spacex-rocket-launch-tonight-from-nasas-kennedy-space-center-florida-how-watch-may-6-2025 https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-93 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgRMV_wu_TE https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/04/juno-io-jupiter-cyclones/ https://www.universetoday.com/articles/juno-continues-to-teach-us-about-jupiter-and-its-moons https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9iu860 https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/juno-mission-sheds-light-on-jupiter-s-storms-and-volcanic-activity-on-io-8310584 https://www.spacecalendar.com

May 7, 202511 min

NASA’s Artemis Overhaul, China’s Satellite Ambitions, and Axiom’s Global Space Mission

Explore the latest in space exploration as the U.S. Office of Management and Budget proposes transformative changes to NASA's Artemis program, potentially reshaping lunar missions. Discover China's ambitious launch of the Long March 12 rocket, advancing its global satellite internet network. Plus, delve into Axiom Space's fourth private mission to the International Space Station, featuring a diverse international crew and groundbreaking scientific research. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2025/05/05/nasas-artemis-ii-orion-spacecraft-ready-for-fueling-processing/ https://www.clickorlando.com/news/space-news/2025/05/05/what-happens-to-floridas-space-coast-if-it-loses-artemis-at-kennedy-space-center/ https://phys.org/news/2025-05-nasa-orion-artemis-ii-moon.html https://www.space.com/space-exploration/reshaping-our-return-to-the-moon-trumps-2026-budget-gives-artemis-a-major-facelift https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/trump-proposes-6-billion-cut-to-nasa/ https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2025/05/05/nasas-artemis-ii-orion-spacecraft-ready-for-fueling-processing/ https://www.clickorlando.com/news/space-news/2025/05/05/what-happens-to-floridas-space-coast-if-it-loses-artemis-at-kennedy-space-center/ https://phys.org/news/2025-05-nasa-orion-artemis-ii-moon.html https://www.space.com/space-exploration/reshaping-our-return-to-the-moon-trumps-2026-budget-gives-artemis-a-major-facelift https://opentools.ai/news/nasas-ambitious-budget-proposal-boosting-lunar-and-mars-missions-at-a-cost https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202505/1333384.shtml https://news.satnews.com/2025/05/04/chinas-monday-launch-of-another-satnet-leo-group-adding-to-broadband-internet-constellation/ https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html https://www.spacecalendar.com https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/schedule/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/next-private-astronaut-mission-to-the-iss-will-launch-on-may-29-with-axiom-space https://aviationweek.com/space/commercial-space/axiom-spaces-fourth-iss-mission-aid-human-space-research https://www.axiomspace.com/mission-blog/ax4-research-record https://aiaa.org/2025/04/30/spacex-to-launch-private-ax-4-astronaut-mission-to-iss-may-29/ https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/04/29/houston-based-axiom-space-to-set-record-conducting-the-most-research-activities-benefiting-life-on-earth-beyond/

May 6, 202512 min

SpaceX’s Record-Breaking Launch and NASA’s All-Female Spacewalk

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's groundbreaking launch of the largest batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites, highlighting the impressive reusability of their Falcon 9 rocket. We also cover NASA's historic all-female spacewalk, where astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers worked on crucial upgrades to the International Space Station. Join us as we explore these significant advancements in space technology and gender diversity in space exploration. Sources: https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-75 https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-84 https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/launch/falcon-9-block-5-starlink-group-6-84/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58SRnAXmN0g https://www.rocketlaunch.live/launch/starlink-6-84 https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/nasa-astronauts-prep-iss-for-new-solar-arrays-on-5th-ever-all-female-spacewalk https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-spacewalk-anne-mcclain-nichole-ayers/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/watch-2-nasa-astronauts-perform-the-5th-ever-all-female-spacewalk-today https://abcnews.go.com/US/nasa-astronauts-prepare-5th-female-spacewalk/story?id=121270736 https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/nasa-s-mcclain-ayers-complete-fifth-all-female-spacewalk-prep-iss-for-solar-boost-8313656

May 5, 20258 min

Soviet Spacecraft’s Return, Historic Spacewalk, and a Chilling Exoplanet Discovery

Explore the anticipated return of the Soviet Kosmos 482 spacecraft after over 50 years in orbit, delve into the achievements of NASA's all-female spacewalk at the ISS, and uncover the mysteries of the coldest exoplanet ever observed by the James Webb Space Telescope. Join us for these captivating stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/doomed-soviet-spacecraft-tumbling-toward-earth-may-already-have-its-parachute-out-new-images-hint https://earthsky.org/space/kosmos-482-soviet-spacecraft-to-fall-to-earth-may-2025/ https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/doomed-soviet-satellite-from-1972-will-tumble-uncontrollably-to-earth-next-week-and-it-could-land-almost-anywhere https://www.iflscience.com/kosmos-482-soviet-unions-failed-venus-probe-is-about-to-slam-into-earth-79013 https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/watch-2-nasa-astronauts-perform-the-5th-ever-all-female-spacewalk-today https://abcnews.go.com/US/nasa-astronauts-prepare-5th-female-spacewalk/story?id=121270736 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYwIfccFYdU https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/01/nasa-astronauts-mcclain-and-ayers-exit-station-soon-for-spacewalk/ https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/webb-telescope-spots-coldest-exoplanet-orbiting-a-dead-star/story https://www.digitaltrends.com/space/james-webb-coldest-exoplanet/ https://universemagazine.com/en/detected-the-coldest-exoplanet-outside-the-solar-system/ https://phys.org/news/2025-04-webb-coldest-planet-orbiting-white.html https://www.instagram.com/p/DJIl1NOtbXG/

May 4, 202511 min

NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Struggles, Coldest Exoplanet Found, and Soviet Spacecraft’s Return

In today's episode, we delve into NASA's efforts to revive the Lunar Trailblazer moon orbiter, explore the James Webb Space Telescope's discovery of the coldest exoplanet ever observed, and discuss the impending reentry of the Soviet-era spacecraft Kosmos 482. Join us as we uncover the challenges and breakthroughs in space exploration. Sources: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/nasa-still-trying-to-revive-silent-lunar-trailblazer-moon-orbiter https://opentools.ai/news/can-nasa-resurrect-the-lunar-trailblazer https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/space-news/nasa-to-continue-lunar-trailblazer-recovery-efforts-through-mid-june/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/firefly-aerospace-alpha-rocket-launch-lm-400-lockheed-martin https://player.fm/podcasts/Satellite https://www.ndtv.com/science/coldest-exoplanet-orbiting-a-dead-star-found-by-scientists-8318351 https://universemagazine.com/en/detected-the-coldest-exoplanet-outside-the-solar-system/ https://www.universetoday.com/articles/webb-confirms-the-coldest-planet-ever-found-its-orbiting-a-white-dwarf https://phys.org/news/2025-04-webb-coldest-planet-orbiting-white.html https://www.digitaltrends.com/space/james-webb-coldest-exoplanet/ https://earthsky.org/space/kosmos-482-soviet-spacecraft-to-fall-to-earth-may-2025/ https://economictimes.com/news/international/us/soviet-era-spacecraft-heading-towards-earth-this-month-could-be-a-bad-news-heres-why/articleshow/120834447.cms https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/doomed-soviet-satellite-from-1972-will-tumble-uncontrollably-to-earth-next-week-and-it-could-land-almost-anywhere https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJIEF8SR3L2/ https://www.tiktok.com/@astro_alexandra/video/7499589881891409198

May 3, 202511 min

NASA’s Silent Moon Orbiter and Historic All-Female Spacewalk

In today's episode, we delve into NASA's efforts to revive the Lunar Trailblazer moon orbiter, which has gone silent since its launch. We also celebrate a milestone in space exploration with NASA's fifth all-female spacewalk, featuring astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers. Additionally, we discuss the FAA's grounding of Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket following a launch failure, impacting future space missions. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/nasa-still-trying-to-revive-silent-lunar-trailblazer-moon-orbiter https://opentools.ai/news/can-nasa-resurrect-the-lunar-trailblazer https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/lunar-trailblazer/2025/04/30/nasa-focuses-lunar-trailblazer-recontact-efforts-through-mid-june/ https://opentools.ai/news/nasas-earthly-moonwalk-mastering-lunar-skills-in-idaho https://rocketlaunch.org/launch-schedule/spacex/falcon-9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-spacewalk-anne-mcclain-nichole-ayers/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYwIfccFYdU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDZoQnNvVXg https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/watch-2-nasa-astronauts-perform-the-5th-ever-all-female-spacewalk-today https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/faa-grounds-firefly-aerospaces-alpha-rocket-until-failure-investigation-is-complete https://www.flyingmag.com/firefly-alpha-rocket-grounded-after-in-flight-anomaly/ https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/04/firefly-flta006/ https://news.satnews.com/2025/04/29/firefly-alphas-stage-separation-anomaly-sends-lockheed-martins-satellite-into-south-pacific-near-antarctic/ https://www.independent.com/2025/04/29/firefly-rocket-launched-from-vandenberg-crashes-into-pacific-ocean-north-of-antarctica/

May 2, 202510 min

NASA and Boeing’s Bold Shift: The Future of Thin-Wing Aircraft

Explore NASA and Boeing's strategic pivot towards thin-wing aircraft technology, a move poised to revolutionize aviation with enhanced efficiency and sustainability. Discover the implications for the aerospace industry and the potential benefits for future commercial airliners. Join us as we delve into this groundbreaking collaboration and its impact on the future of flight. Sources: https://www.flyingmag.com/nasa-and-boeing-hit-pause-on-experimental-x-66/ https://aiaa.org/2025/04/25/nasa-and-boeing-pause-x-66-development-to-focus-on-ultra-thin-wing-design/ https://www.asdnews.com/news/aerospace/2025/04/24/nasa-boeing-consider-new-thinwing-aircraft-research-focus https://orbitaltoday.com/2025/04/28/nasa-and-boeing-will-partner-on-a-new-thin-wing-aircraft/ https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/boeing-nasa-flight-demonstrator-thin-long-wing-aircraft

May 2, 20254 min

China’s Space Triumph and a Celestial ’Smiley Face’

Explore China's successful Shenzhou 20 mission to the Tiangong space station, marking a significant milestone in their space exploration efforts. Discover the rare celestial 'smiley face' alignment of Venus, Saturn, and the crescent Moon, captivating stargazers worldwide. Plus, delve into the dramatic disintegration of Comet SWAN as it nears the Sun, offering astronomers a unique opportunity to study cometary behavior. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News. Sources: https://economictimes.com/news/international/us/shenzhou-20-mission-astronauts-dock-with-tiangong-space-station-heres-what-happened/articleshow/120596549.cms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGTITYYpvmE https://en.mehrnews.com/news/230982/China-launches-Shenzhou-20-crewed-spaceship https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/04/china-roundup-04242025/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/watch-live-as-china-launches-shenzhou-20-astronauts-to-tiangong-space-station-on-april-24 https://www.marthastewart.com/moon-venus-saturn-alignment-april-2025-11719594 https://www.sciencealert.com/rare-smiley-face-moon-about-to-hit-the-sky-with-venus-and-saturn https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI2No0HxVpJ/ https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/two-planets-will-form-a-smiley-face-with-the-moon-on-april-25-heres-where-to-look https://www.space.com/stargazing/see-a-cosmic-smiley-face-in-the-early-morning-sky-as-the-moon-greets-saturn-and-venus-tomorrow https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/04/22/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-a-new-image-22-apr-2025/ https://universemagazine.com/en/green-comet-c-2025-f2-swan-may-not-have-survived-its-approach-to-the-sun/ https://astro.vanbuitenen.nl/comet/2025F2 https://skyandtelescope.org/online-gallery/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-disintegrated/ https://en.as.com/latest_news/a-missing-comet-remains-visible-from-the-us-how-and-when-to-see-it-n/

Apr 25, 202511 min

SpaceX’s Milestone Mission and Comet SWAN’s Disintegration

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's successful 32nd resupply mission to the ISS, highlighting its scientific payloads and technological advancements. We also cover the unfortunate disintegration of Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN), which dashed hopes for a celestial spectacle. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crs-32 https://www.nasa.gov/mission/nasas-spacex-crs-32/ https://issnationallab.org/iss360/spacex-crs32-live-launch-coverage/ https://news.satnews.com/2025/04/21/spacex-launches-nasas-crs-32-commercial-resupply-mission-to-iss/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launching-dragon-cargo-capsule-to-iss-early-april-21-watch-it-live https://earthsky.org/space/new-comet-swan25f-april-2025-how-to-see-it/ https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/04/22/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-a-new-image-22-apr-2025/ https://universemagazine.com/en/green-comet-c-2025-f2-swan-may-not-have-survived-its-approach-to-the-sun/ https://skyandtelescope.org/online-gallery/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-disintegrated/ https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/c-2025-f2-swan

Apr 24, 20258 min

SpaceX’s Spy Satellite Triumph and Comet SWAN’s Fiery Demise

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's successful launch of the NROL-145 mission, marking a significant advancement in U.S. national security with the deployment of spy satellites. We also explore the dramatic disintegration of Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) as it neared the Sun, providing astronomers with valuable insights into cometary behavior. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News. Sources: https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=nrol-145 https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/04/19/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-third-nro-mission-in-eight-days/ https://www.nro.gov/news-media-featured-stories/news-media-press-releases/Archived-Press-Releases/Press-Release-Article/Article/4160673/nro-launches-tenth-proliferated-architecture-mission-with-nrol-145/ https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/launch/falcon-9-block-5-nrol-145/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3Ov9W_GYZA https://universemagazine.com/en/green-comet-c-2025-f2-swan-may-not-have-survived-its-approach-to-the-sun/ https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/04/22/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-a-new-image-22-apr-2025/ https://earthsky.org/space/new-comet-swan25f-april-2025-how-to-see-it/ https://astro.vanbuitenen.nl/comet/2025F2 https://en.as.com/latest_news/a-missing-comet-remains-visible-from-the-us-how-and-when-to-see-it-n/

Apr 23, 20258 min

SpaceX’s Dual Triumph: Spy Satellites and ISS Resupply

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's recent achievements: the successful launch of the NROL-145 mission for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office and the SpX-32 Cargo Mission to the International Space Station. Discover how these missions enhance U.S. space reconnaissance capabilities and support the ISS's operations. Join us as we explore the implications of these developments for future space exploration and international relations. Sources: https://www.nro.gov/news-media-featured-stories/news-media-press-releases/Archived-Press-Releases/Press-Release-Article/Article/4160673/nro-launches-tenth-proliferated-architecture-mission-with-nrol-145/ https://intelligencecommunitynews.com/nro-launches-nrol-145/ https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/launch/falcon-9-block-5-nrol-145/ https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/Article-Display/Article/4161156/space-systems-command-partners-with-the-national-reconnaissance-office-for-prol https://spaceinsider.tech/2025/04/21/nro-launches-tenth-proliferated-architecture-mission/ https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crs-32 https://www.nasa.gov/missions/station/commercial-resupply/spacex-crs/nasas-spacex-32nd-commercial-resupply-mission-overview/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launching-dragon-cargo-capsule-to-iss-early-april-21-watch-it-live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSa5HIa0y-c https://spacepolicyonline.com/events/launch-of-spx-32-cargo-mission-to-iss-apr-21-2025-ksc/

Apr 22, 20259 min

NASA Expands Deep Space Network and Comet SWAN’s Dramatic Disintegration

Join us as we explore NASA's latest investment in deep space communication with a new antenna in Australia, enhancing global space exploration efforts. Plus, delve into the intriguing disintegration of Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) as it nears the Sun, offering astronomers a rare real-time observation opportunity. Discover the latest developments in space exploration and astronomy on today's episode of Simply News. Sources: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIiMo1yR6Op/ https://www.threads.net/@csirogram/post/DIiyXnEtqh0/todays-throwbackthursday-is-twice-as-groundbreaking-in-1964-nasas-canberra-deep- https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/commercialresupply/2025/04/21/nasas-spacex-crs-32-launch-coverage-underway/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DIfDoilzsXI/ https://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-11th-of-april-2025 https://earthsky.org/space/new-comet-swan25f-april-2025-how-to-see-it/ https://groups.io/g/comets-ml/message/33635 http://www.aerith.net/comet/weekly/current.html https://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-11th-of-april-2025

Apr 21, 20257 min

Historic All-Women Spaceflight and Australia’s New Space Communication Leap

Blue Origin makes history with its first all-women spaceflight, featuring a diverse crew from various fields. Meanwhile, NASA expands its Deep Space Network in Australia with a cutting-edge dish, enhancing global space communication. Discover the significance of these milestones and their impact on the future of space exploration and gender diversity. Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gayle-king-space-launch-blue-origin-live-stream/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/blue-origin-rocket-female-crew-including-katy-perry/story?id=120779187 https://www.instagram.com/p/DIb1xOJswOh/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/katy-perry-and-gayle-king-launch-to-space-with-4-others-on-historic-all-female-blue-origin-rocket-flight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCXKQhDWP44 https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/04/ https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-astronaut-don-pettit-crewmates-complete-space-station-expedition/ https://aiaa.org/tag/getting-new-dish/ https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/ https://www.criticalcomms.com.au

Apr 20, 20258 min

Historic All-Female Space Crew and James Webb’s Cosmic Discoveries

Join us as we explore Blue Origin's historic NS-31 mission, marking the first all-female crew in space since 1963, featuring pop star Katy Perry. Discover the groundbreaking achievements of the James Webb Space Telescope, including the detection of the most distant hydrogen emission and auroras on Neptune. Plus, learn about NASA's new communication dish in Australia, enhancing our deep space network capabilities. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News. Sources: https://abcnews.go.com/US/blue-origin-rocket-female-crew-including-katy-perry/story?id=120779187 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gayle-king-space-launch-blue-origin-live-stream/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8dNL1Qh_Ck https://www.instagram.com/p/DIXdleyNEEQ/ https://people.com/blue-origin-female-crew-launches-lauren-sanchez-katy-perry-and-gayle-king-to-space-11712204 https://webbtelescope.org/contents/news-releases/2025/news-2025-118 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCZ4RP5XgJU https://thedebrief.org/james-webb-space-telescope-captures-a-planet-being-consumed-by-its-star-for-the-first-time-with-unexpected-results/ https://esawebb.org/news/weic2509/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7Q06j94j9U https://aiaa.org/tag/getting-new-dish/ https://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-11th-of-april-2025 https://www.instagram.com/p/DIfDoilzsXI/ https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-aims-to-fly-first-quantum-sensor-for-gravity-measurements/ https://www.nasa.gov/communicating-with-missions/

Apr 19, 202512 min

Comet SWAN’s Rare Visit and ULA’s Vulcan Centaur Delays

Explore the celestial spectacle of Comet SWAN, visible for the first time in 740,000 years, and learn about its viewing opportunities. Plus, delve into the delays facing United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket as it prepares for its inaugural U.S. Space Force mission. Discover the factors influencing these developments and what they mean for future space exploration. Sources: https://www.astronomy.com/observing/c-2025-f2-swan-a-new-comet-is-in-the-spring-sky/ https://theskylive.com/c2025f2-info https://earthsky.org/space/new-comet-swan25f-april-2025-how-to-see-it/ https://www.timeanddate.com/news/astronomy/comet-c-2025-f2-swan https://www.space.com/the-universe/comets/what-to-expect-from-the-newfound-comet-swan-an-observers-guide https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-newly-discovered-and-brilliantly-green-comet-is-dazzling-astronomers-heres-what-to-know-about-the-glowing-celestial-visitor-180986414/ https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/comet-swan-viewing-april-2025 https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.html https://news.satnews.com/2025/04/14/ulas-amazon-project-kuiper-now-set-for-april-28-launch/ https://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/inno/stories/news/2025/04/11/nm-firm-supports-historic-spacex-launch.html https://www.bcsatellite.net/blog/project-kuiper-prepares-operational-satellite-launch-on-april-28/ https://manhattan.institute/article/us-space-policy-the-next-frontier https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NRO_launches https://news.satnews.com/2025/04/15/ulas-launch-of-amazon-project-kuiper-now-is-ytbd/ https://w5fc.org/2025/04/12/skynet-4-12-25-shuttle-discovery-move-to-houston-constellation-centaurus-the-centaur-9-pm-ct/2/ https://news.satnews.com/?_page=286&mobile-app=true&theme=dark https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9hy34w

Apr 18, 20257 min