
Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates
Join host Anna (and Steve, Hallie) for daily space & astronomy news, insights, and discoveries at Astronomy Daily!There's a lot going on 'out there ,' and we endeavour to bring it all to you.For more visit, our website and sign up for the free daily newsletter and check out our continually updated newsfeed. www.astronomydaily.io.Follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, YouTube and TikTok ...just search for AstroDailyPod. Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 12min
S03E66: China's Lunar Triumph & T Corona Borealis Nova: Far Side Samples and Stellar Explosions
Embark on a celestial journey with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where your host, Anna, guides you through the latest cosmic updates. We'll explore China's groundbreaking lunar mission, which aims to bring back ancient rocks from the moon's far side. Next, we'll discuss the potential nova eruption of T Corona Borealis, a rare event that promises to light up our night skies. We'll also bring you updates on the Hubble Space Telescope, focusing on its current status and future prospects. Additionally, we'll highlight New Zealand's burgeoning space industry and its ambitions to become a significant player on the global stage. Lastly, we'll delve into the first successful metal 3D printing performed aboard the International Space Station, a milestone for future space missions and long-term space habitation.00:00) Astronomy Daily brings you the latest news on space exploration and astronomy01:22) China's Chang'e six lunar probe successfully takes off from far side03:27) The binary star system TCRB is on the brink of a nova eruptionFor an astronomical experience, visit our website at astronomydaily.io for the latest news, sign up for our free newsletter, and check out exclusive sponsor deals. Connect with us on X (@AstroDailyPod) for engaging discussions with fellow space aficionados. This is Anna, reminding you to keep your gaze fixed on the heavens. Until our next stellar episode, let the cosmos ignite your curiosity and wonder. Clear skies and cosmic discoveries to all!Support: The podcast is better with your support: https://www.bitesz.com/show/astronomy-daily-the-podcast/support/www.bitesz.comSponsors:www.bitesz.com/nordpass https://www.bitesz.com/show/astronomy-daily-the-podcast/sponsors/

Jun 3, 2024 • 18min
S03E65: Celestial Spectacle & Starliner's Snag: Planetary Parade and Boeing's Countdown Trouble
Embark on a celestial journey with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where your host, Steve Dunkley, brings you the latest cosmic updates. We'll start with the intriguing story of Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maizawa who recently canceled his planned lunar voyage on a SpaceX vehicle. Next, we'll delve into a groundbreaking method developed by a team from Rhode Island to map the moon using 2D images and a technique called shape-from-shading. But that's not all. We'll also discuss the rare planetary alignment of six planets visible on June 3, and bring you the latest updates on Boeing's Starliner and its recent launch attempt. Lastly, we cover China's successful landing on the far side of the moon to collect soil and rock samples.00:00) This is Astronomy Daily for the 3 June 202400:31) A Japanese billionaire who wanted to go into space canceled his plans01:50) Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maizawa cancels private moon flight due to uncertainty07:12) An alignment of six planets will be visible shortly before sunrise on June 311:03) Computer trouble cancels Saturday's launch attempt for Boeing's first astronaut flight13:56) Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of moon to collect soil and rock samplesFor an astronomical experience, visit our website at astronomydaily.io for the latest news, sign up for our free newsletter, and check out exclusive sponsor deals.Connect with us on X (@AstroDailyPod) for engaging discussions with fellow space aficionados.This is Steve, reminding you to keep your gaze fixed on the heavens. Until our next stellar episode, let the cosmos ignite your curiosity and wonder. Clear skies and cosmic discoveries to all!Support:https://www.bitesz.com/show/astronomy-daily-the-podcast/support/www.bitesz.comSponsors:www.bitesz.com/nordpasshttps://www.bitesz.com/show/astronomy-daily-the-podcast/sponsors/

Jun 1, 2024 • 13min
S03E64: NASA's Habitable Worlds & Voyager's Revival: Pioneering Exoplanet Tech and Stellar Resilience
Embark on a celestial journey with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where your host, Anna, guides you through the latest cosmic updates. We'll start with the latest advancements from NASA's future missions, including groundbreaking technologies for the Habitable World's Observatory. Next, we'll provide updates on Voyager 1 and its recent instrument recovery efforts. You'll also hear about new discoveries from Martian meteorites that reveal crucial information about the Red Planet's mantle and crust. Additionally, we'll discuss recent solar activity and the stunning auroras it has been producing. And as always, we'll cap it all off with even more exciting news and insights about the universe.1) Astronomy Daily brings you the latest news in astronomy and space exploration2) NASA announces significant advancements for the Habitable World's Observatory3) Voyager 1's science instruments are back online after technical issues4) Martian meteorites provide new insights into Mars' geological history5) Recent solar activity results in breathtaking aurora displays6) The importance of planetary protection in space exploration7) High-resolution images of Jupiter's moon Io reveal volcanic activity8) Vote for the new color of the iconic Lego astronaut minifigureFor an astronomical experience, visit our website at astronomydaily.io for the latest news, sign up for our free newsletter, and check out exclusive sponsor deals. Connect with us on X (@AstroDailyPod) and YouTube for engaging discussions with fellow space aficionados. This is Anna, reminding you to keep your gaze fixed on the heavens. Until our next stellar episode, let the cosmos ignite your curiosity and wonder. Clear skies and cosmic discoveries to all!Support:https://www.bitesz.com/show/astronomy-daily-the-podcast/support/www.bitesz.comSponsorswww.bitesz.com/nordpasshttps://www.bitesz.com/show/astronomy-daily-the-podcast/sponsors/

May 31, 2024 • 11min
S03E63: South Korea's Mars Ambition & Agnikul's Ascent: KASA's Vision and India's Rocket Milestone
Embark on a celestial journey with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where your host, Anna, guides you through the latest cosmic updates. We'll start with South Korea's ambitious plans to land on Mars by 2045 and the launch of their first space agency, CASA. Then we'll delve into India's latest achievement in space technology as Agnikul Cosmos successfully launches the country's second privately built rocket. But that's not all. We'll also bring you some significant updates from the Japanese space agency JAXA concerning their Akatsuki Venus probe, as well as a groundbreaking mission by China's Chang'e-6 to the far side of the moon. And to cap it all off, we'll explore a recent discovery by the James Webb Space Telescope that has identified the most distant known galaxy, along with news about Boeing's Starliner capsule gearing up for its first-ever astronaut mission.00:00) Astronomy Daily brings you the latest news in astronomy and space exploration01:04) South Korea has announced ambitious plans to land on Mars by 204504:27) JAXA has lost contact with its Akatsuki spacecraft studying Venus climate07:08) Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified the most distant known galaxyFor an astronomical experience, visit our website at astronomydaily.io for the latest news, sign up for our free newsletter, and check out exclusive sponsor deals. Connect with us on X (@AstroDailyPod) for engaging discussions with fellow space aficionados. This is Anna, reminding you to keep your gaze fixed on the heavens. Until our next stellar episode, let the cosmos ignite your curiosity and wonder. Clear skies and cosmic discoveries to all!Support:https://www.bitesz.com/show/astronomy-daily-the-podcast/support/www.bitesz.comSponsorswww.bitesz.com/nordpasshttps://www.bitesz.com/show/astronomy-daily-the-podcast/sponsors/

May 30, 2024 • 11min
S03E62: Starling's Success & Galactic Energy's Sea Launch: Autonomous Swarms and Oceanic Rocketry
Embark on a celestial journey with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where your host, Anna, guides you through the latest cosmic updates. We'll explore the impressive achievements of the Starling spacecraft swarm, the groundbreaking sea-based launch by Galactic Energy, and the much-anticipated astronaut mission of Boeing's Starliner. But that's not all. We'll also dive into the latest advancements from innovative startups in South Australia's space ecosystem, explore 3D experiences from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, and uncover the intriguing discovery of an asteroid's strange moon by NASA's Lucy mission.00:00) Welcome to Astronomy Daily, the podcast bringing you the latest space news00:43) The Starling spacecraft swarm has successfully completed its primary mission04:05) After overcoming a series of technical hurdles, Boeing's Starliner capsule is finally set for launchFor an astronomical experience, visit our website at astronomydaily.io for the latest news, sign up for our free newsletter, and check out exclusive sponsor deals. Connect with us on X (@AstroDailyPod) for engaging discussions with fellow space aficionados. This is Anna, reminding you to keep your gaze fixed on the heavens. Until our next stellar episode, let the cosmos ignite your curiosity and wonder. Clear skies and cosmic discoveries to all!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.www.astronomydaily.iowww.bitesz.comSponsorswww.bitesz.com/nordpasshttps://www.bitesz.com/show/astronomy-daily-the-podcast/sponsors/

May 29, 2024 • 10min
S03E61: Earthcare's Liftoff & Vulcan's Vanishing Act: ESA's Mission and Star Trek's Planetary Myth
Embark on a celestial journey with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where your host, Anna, guides you through the latest cosmic updates. We'll kick off with the successful launch of ESA's Earthcare mission aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, followed by the reentry of Russia's Progress 86 cargo spacecraft. Next, we'll delve into the debunking of a planet thought to exist in the Star Trek universe, explore whether the Milky Way orbits anything, discuss NASA's OSIRIS Apex mission as it bravely passed close to the sun, and look at the recent test success of the Vega C rocket's engine as it nears a return to flight.00:00) This week's Astronomy Daily features stories ranging from rocket launches to cosmic discoveries00:49) The Earth Care mission, led by the European Space Agency ESA, successfully launched03:40) New precision measurements have debunked the long believed existence of a planet orbiting 40 Eredani06:25) NASA's OSiRIS Apex spacecraft emerges unscathed from solar encounter07:40) ESA's successful Vega-C's rocket engine testFor an astronomical experience, visit our website at astronomydaily.io for the latest news, sign up for our free newsletter, and check out exclusive sponsor deals. Connect with us on X (@AstroDailyPod) for engaging discussions with fellow space aficionados. This is Anna, reminding you to keep your gaze fixed on the heavens. Until our next stellar episode, let the cosmos ignite your curiosity and wonder. Clear skies and cosmic discoveries to all!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.www.astronomydaily.iowww.bitesz.comSponsorswww.bitesz.com/nordpasshttps://www.bitesz.com/show/astronomy-daily-the-podcast/sponsors/

May 28, 2024 • 7min
S03E60: Agnibaan's Hurdles & EarthCare's Ascent: India's Rocket Challenges and ESA's Climate Mission
Embark on a celestial journey with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where your host, Anna, guides you through the latest cosmic updates. First, we delve into India's Agnicol Cosmos and their recent challenges with launching the innovative Agnobahn rocket. Next, we explore the European Space Agency's Earthcare satellite, preparing for launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to enhance our understanding of Earth's climate. We'll also cover the progress of global space missions this month, the final chapter of Mars Insight's mission as it becomes a dust collector, and groundbreaking work from Australian researchers observing celestial objects during the day. Lastly, we'll uncover the revelation of ongoing volcanic activity on Venus.00:00) Welcome to Astronomy Daily with Anna1) India's Agnikul Cosmos faces launch challenges with Agnibaan rocket2) ESA's Earthcare satellite to launch aboard SpaceX Falcon 93) Global space missions update: SpaceX, China, and North Korea4) Mars Insight mission's legacy as a dust collector5) Australian researchers observe celestial objects during daylight6) New research reveals active volcanoes on VenusFor an astronomical experience, visit our website at astronomydaily.io for the latest news, sign up for our free newsletter, and check out exclusive sponsor deals. Connect with us on X (@AstroDailyPod) for engaging discussions with fellow space aficionados. This is Anna, reminding you to keep your gaze fixed on the heavens. Until our next stellar episode, let the cosmos ignite your curiosity and wonder. Clear skies and cosmic discoveries to all!Support:https://www.bitesz.com/show/astronomy-daily-the-podcast/support/ www.bitesz.comSponsorswww.bitesz.com/nordpasshttps://www.bitesz.com/show/astronomy-daily-the-podcast/sponsors/

May 27, 2024 • 16min
S03E59: Towel Day Triumphs & Starliner's Struggles: Special Hoopy Frood Edition
Embark on a cosmic journey with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, hosted by Steve Duncan. Join Steve and his digital pal Hallie as they celebrate Towel Day, honouring Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. We delve into the festivities and the significance of knowing where your towel is. Next, we explore the latest updates on Boeing's Starliner and the challenges it's facing, including a helium gas leak that won't delay its upcoming crewed mission. We also spotlight the arrival of the Dream Chaser spaceplane, Tenacity, at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre, preparing for its first flight to the ISS.Additionally, we cover the successful launch of NASA's pre-fire mission from New Zealand, aimed at improving climate change predictions by studying heat loss at the polar regions. Lastly, we discuss the Europa Clipper mission, designed to investigate Jupiter's icy moon Europa, which has now arrived in Florida for final preparations before its October launch.00:00) Welcome to Astronomy Daily for 27 May 2024 with Steve Dunkley(01:50) Boeing set to launch Dream Chaser without fixing helium leak on Starliner(05:48) May 25 is Towel Day commemorated in honour of Douglas Adams(09:05) Astronomy Daily offers just a few stories from the now famous newsletter(10:14) NASA launches first of two science cubesats on May 25, 2024(12:04) NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft to study Jupiter's icy moon EuropaFor an astronomical experience, visit our website at astronomydaily.io for the latest news, sign up for our free newsletter, and check out exclusive sponsor deals. Connect with us on X (@AstroDailyPod) for engaging discussions with fellow space aficionados. This is Steve, reminding you to keep your gaze fixed on the heavens. Until our next stellar episode, let the cosmos ignite your curiosity and wonder. Clear skies and cosmic discoveries to all!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.www.astronomydaily.iowww.bitesz.comSponsorswww.bitesz.com/nordpasshttps://www.bitesz.com/show/astronomy-daily-the-podcast/sponsors/

May 25, 2024 • 14min
S03E58: Starship's Fourth Flight & Artemis Accords: SpaceX's Next Leap and NASA's Global Vision
Embark on a celestial journey with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where your host, Anna, guides you through the latest cosmic updates. We'll kick off with SpaceX's preparations for the fourth Starship flight test, aiming for a June 5 lift-off. Next, we'll delve into NASA's participation in an Artemis Accords workshop promoting safe and sustainable space exploration. Then, we'll marvel at a spectacular meteor event over Spain and Portugal captured by advanced atmospheric monitoring technologies. We'll also update you on Boeing's Starliner crew capsule and its upcoming mission to the International Space Station. Finally, we'll explore new algorithms being developed to protect satellites in the increasingly crowded space around Earth.(00:00) This episode of Astronomy Daily explores the latest advancements from SpaceX(01:01) SpaceX is preparing for its fourth starship test flight scheduled for June 5(03:45) NASA participated in an international workshop to advance the Artemis Accords(05:43) ESA satellite captures stunning meteor over Spain and Portugal on May 18(07:29) NASA and Boeing confirm that Starliner is safe despite minor helium leak(08:57) Pakistani cubesat launched with China's Chang'e six mission sends back data(10:42) University of Central Florida developing algorithms to protect satellites from potential collisionsFor an astronomical experience, visit our website at astronomydaily.io for the latest news, sign up for our free newsletter, and check out exclusive sponsor deals. Connect with us on X (@AstroDailyPod) for engaging discussions with fellow space aficionados. This is Anna, reminding you to keep your gaze fixed on the heavens. Until our next stellar episode, let the cosmos ignite your curiosity and wonder. Clear skies and cosmic discoveries to all!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.www.astronomydaily.iowww.bitesz.comSponsorswww.bitesz.com/nordpasshttps://www.bitesz.com/show/astronomy-daily-the-podcast/sponsors/

May 24, 2024 • 12min
S03E57: Starlink Surge & Artemis Delays: SpaceX's Triumphs and NASA's Challenges
Embark on a celestial journey with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where your host, Anna, guides you through the latest cosmic updates. We'll kick off with SpaceX's rapid-fire launches, delivering 23 Starlink satellites into orbit in under 48 hours. Next, we delve into NASA's Artemis program and its Gateway lunar space station, facing some delays but making significant progress. We'll then explore a groundbreaking proposal for a 14-meter infrared space telescope, Saltus, aimed at uncovering our cosmic origins. Discover NASA's massive new catalog of exoplanets, shedding light on potentially habitable worlds, and learn about the recent discovery of an "evil twin" to Venus, providing crucial insights into life's necessary conditions. Finally, we'll discuss the controversy surrounding the U.S. Space Force's proposal to build new telescopes in Hawaii and the local opposition it faces.(00:00) This week's Astronomy Daily features exciting updates in space and astronomy.(00:51) SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites in less than 48 hours.(05:36) NASA's Artemis program faces delays with the Gateway lunar space station.(08:29) A new proposal for a 14-meter infrared space telescope, Saltus.(12:15) NASA's new catalog of exoplanets and their potential for habitability.(15:47) Discovery of Gliese 12 b, an "evil twin" to Venus.(19:23) Controversy over the U.S. Space Force's new telescope project in Hawaii.For an astronomical experience, visit our website at astronomydaily.io for the latest news, sign up for our free newsletter, and check out exclusive sponsor deals. Connect with us on X (@AstroDailyPod) for engaging discussions with fellow space aficionados. This is Anna, reminding you to keep your gaze fixed on the heavens. Until our next stellar episode, let the cosmos ignite your curiosity and wonder. Clear skies and cosmic discoveries to all!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.www.astronomydaily.iowww.bitesz.comSponsorswww.bitesz.com/nordpasshttps://www.bitesz.com/show/astronomy-daily-the-podcast/sponsors/