Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates
SpaceX's Test Flight Trials, Blue Origin's Next Steps, and SphereX Wakes Up
02 Apr 2025
Astronomy Daily | Space News: S04E79In this captivating episode of Astronomy Daily, host Anna takes you on an exhilarating journey through the latest developments in space exploration and astronomical research. From SpaceX's ongoing Starship challenges to the groundbreaking SphereX mission, this episode is filled with cosmic insights that will inspire your curiosity.Highlights:- SpaceX's Starship Investigations: Explore the latest updates on SpaceX's Starship program as the FAA closes one investigation while keeping another open. We delve into the implications of the recent test flight failures and the corrective actions SpaceX is implementing to move forward.- Blue Origin's New Glenn Progress: Learn about Blue Origin's completed investigation into the New Glenn rocket's failed landing attempt. Discover the corrective measures being taken as the company prepares for its next launch, aiming to enhance the rocket's reusability and reliability.- NASA's SphereX Mission Launch: Marvel at the first images captured by NASA's SphereX mission, a revolutionary observatory designed to map the entire celestial sky. We discuss its unique capabilities and the scientific questions it aims to address during its mission.- Historic Fram 2 Mission: Join us as we celebrate SpaceX's Fram 2 mission, which successfully sent the first humans to orbit Earth's poles. Discover the significance of this mission and the groundbreaking scientific experiments being conducted by its crew.- Astronauts Return from ISS: Catch up with NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams as they readjust to life on Earth after an extended stay aboard the International Space Station due to Boeing's Starliner issues. Hear their reflections on their unique experiences in space.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.00:00 - Welcome to Astronomy Daily01:05 - SpaceX Starship investigation updates10:30 - Blue Origin's New Glenn investigation results17:00 - SphereX mission's first images22:15 - Overview of the Fram 2 mission27:30 - Astronauts' return from ISS✍️ Episode ReferencesSpaceX Starship Updates[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov)Blue Origin New Glenn Investigation[Blue Origin](https://www.blueorigin.com)SphereX Mission Details[NASA SphereX](https://www.nasa.gov/spherex)Fram 2 Mission Overview[SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com)Astronauts' ISS Mission[NASA Astronauts](https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-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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