Launch Delays, Evolving Dark Matter, and Traces of a Catastrophic Solar Event

Join Anna in this episode of Astronomy Daily as she navigates through a stellar array of updates from the cosmos, highlighting the latest breakthroughs and challenges in space exploration. Prepare for an informative journey that spans from the intricacies of SpaceX's Starship program to groundbreaking discoveries at the heart of our galaxy.Highlights:- SpaceX's Starship Flight 9 Update: Dive into the latest developments as the FAA gives a conditional green light for SpaceX's ninth Starship flight following the explosive mishap of Flight 8. Discover the implications for air travel and the ambitious plans for the future of space exploration.- Gilmour Space Technologies' Launch Delay: Learn about the recent postponement of Australia's first sovereign orbital launch attempt due to a nose cone malfunction. Despite the setback, the team remains optimistic about the future of Australian aerospace engineering.- Planet Formation in Galactic Center: Explore the astonishing discovery of protoplanetary disks forming in the extreme conditions of the Milky Way's center, challenging previous notions of planetary formation and expanding our understanding of the universe.- Evolving Dark Matter Theory: Delve into a novel proposal suggesting that dark matter may evolve over time, offering fresh insights into the Hubble tension problem and opening new avenues for research in cosmology.- Evidence of Ancient Solar Storm: Uncover the findings surrounding the most violent solar storm in recorded history, which struck Earth 14,300 years ago. Learn how this event could inform modern space weather preparedness in our technology-dependent world.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.Chapters:00:00 - Welcome to Astronomy Daily01:10 - SpaceX's Starship Flight 9 update10:00 - Gilmour Space Technologies' launch delay15:30 - Planet formation in the Milky Way's center20:00 - Evolving dark matter theory25:00 - Evidence of ancient solar storm✍️ Episode ReferencesSpaceX Starship Updates[SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com/)Gilmour Space Technologies[Gilmour Space](https://gilmourspace.com/)Protoplanetary Disks Research[Peking University](https://www.pku.edu.cn/)Dark Matter Theory[University of Cologne](https://www.uni-koeln.de/en/)Ancient Solar Storm Findings[Climate Chemistry Model](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921818121002175)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-exciting-space-discoveries-and-news--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

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