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.
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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