Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates S03E191: Lunar Legacy, Starliner's Stumble, and Space Tourism Takes Off
Oct 28, 2024
18:40
Astronomy Daily the Podcast - S03E191
Welcome to Astronomy AstroDailyPod, your daily source for the latest in Space and Astronomy news. I'm Steve, your host, and today we have a fascinating lineup of stories ranging from lunar discoveries to Space tourism and astronaut health updates.
Highlights:
- Apollo 16 Lunar Sample Revelations: Fresh analysis of lunar dust collected by Apollo 16 astronauts unveils new insights into the moon's history. These findings highlight the impact of asteroid strikes and could guide future moon missions in locating valuable resources for moon bases.
- Crew 8 Astronaut Released: A NASA Crew 8 astronaut, hospitalised after splashdown, has been released and is in good health. The identity and medical issue remain undisclosed, but the crew member will continue post-flight reconditioning.
- Boeing Starliner Challenges: NASA continues to address issues with Boeing's Starliner after its first crewed test flight faced propulsion problems. The timeline for future missions remains uncertain as NASA and Boeing work to resolve these challenges.
- Deep Blue Aerospace's Space Tourism Plans: Chinese company Deep Blue Aerospace announces plans to launch space tourists by 2027. Tickets are priced at $210,000, offering a multi-sensory journey to suborbital Space.
- India's Chandrayaan 4 Mission: India's Chandrayaan 4 lunar sample return mission targets the lunar south pole, aiming to collect samples and demonstrate crew landing capabilities. The mission will be followed by a joint mission with Japan.
For more cosmic news, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. There, you can sign up for our free AstroDailyPod newsletter, explore sponsor links for great deals, and catch up on all our previous episodes.
Join our celestial community on social media. Find us as #AstroDailyPod on facebook, Tumblr, TikTok, YouTube and X. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow Space enthusiasts.
Thank you for tuning in. This is Steve signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.
Sponsor Links:
NordVPN - www.bitesz.com/nordvpn - currently Up to 74% off + 3 extra months
Old Glory - www.bitesz.com/oldglory Sport and Entertainment Merch. Over 100,000 items in stock
Proton Mail - www.bitesz.com/protonmail Secure email that protects your privacy
Malwarebytes - www.bitesz.com/malwarebytes Premium protection for you and all your devices!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support
Sponsor Details:
Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!
Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click Here
Welcome to Astronomy AstroDailyPod, your daily source for the latest in Space and Astronomy news. I'm Steve, your host, and today we have a fascinating lineup of stories ranging from lunar discoveries to Space tourism and astronaut health updates.
Highlights:
- Apollo 16 Lunar Sample Revelations: Fresh analysis of lunar dust collected by Apollo 16 astronauts unveils new insights into the moon's history. These findings highlight the impact of asteroid strikes and could guide future moon missions in locating valuable resources for moon bases.
- Crew 8 Astronaut Released: A NASA Crew 8 astronaut, hospitalised after splashdown, has been released and is in good health. The identity and medical issue remain undisclosed, but the crew member will continue post-flight reconditioning.
- Boeing Starliner Challenges: NASA continues to address issues with Boeing's Starliner after its first crewed test flight faced propulsion problems. The timeline for future missions remains uncertain as NASA and Boeing work to resolve these challenges.
- Deep Blue Aerospace's Space Tourism Plans: Chinese company Deep Blue Aerospace announces plans to launch space tourists by 2027. Tickets are priced at $210,000, offering a multi-sensory journey to suborbital Space.
- India's Chandrayaan 4 Mission: India's Chandrayaan 4 lunar sample return mission targets the lunar south pole, aiming to collect samples and demonstrate crew landing capabilities. The mission will be followed by a joint mission with Japan.
For more cosmic news, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. There, you can sign up for our free AstroDailyPod newsletter, explore sponsor links for great deals, and catch up on all our previous episodes.
Join our celestial community on social media. Find us as #AstroDailyPod on facebook, Tumblr, TikTok, YouTube and X. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow Space enthusiasts.
Thank you for tuning in. This is Steve signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.
Sponsor Links:
NordVPN - www.bitesz.com/nordvpn - currently Up to 74% off + 3 extra months
Old Glory - www.bitesz.com/oldglory Sport and Entertainment Merch. Over 100,000 items in stock
Proton Mail - www.bitesz.com/protonmail Secure email that protects your privacy
Malwarebytes - www.bitesz.com/malwarebytes Premium protection for you and all your devices!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support
Sponsor Details:
Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!
Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click Here