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.
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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/
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https://petapixel.com/2025/05/02/spherex-space-observatory-begins-mapping-the-entire-sky-in-102-wavelengths-of-light/
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11:04
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.
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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
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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
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13:17
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
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https://www.spacecalendar.com
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11:49
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
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https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2025/05/05/nasas-artemis-ii-orion-spacecraft-ready-for-fueling-processing/
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12:06
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/
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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
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