Japan’s Rocket Setback, Astronauts’ Extended Stay, and Mars’ Archaeological Debate: S03E235

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Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E235 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your Daily dose of space and Astronomy news. I'm your host Anna, and today we've got an exciting lineup of stories for you. We'll be covering everything from mission updates and space station developments to groundbreaking astronomical discoveries. Highlights: - Space1's Launch Challenges: Discover the setbacks faced by Japan's Space1 after their second unsuccessful rocket launch attempt. Despite the challenges, find out how this startup aims to revolutionize space delivery services and establish a stronger presence in the commercial space sector. - Extended Stay on the ISS: Learn about NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suny Williams, who are now facing an unprecedented mission extension on the International Space Station. Their stay highlights the complex logistics of crew scheduling and the adaptability required of astronauts. - Record-Breaking Chinese Spacewalk : Marvel at the achievement of China's Shenzhou 19 mission astronauts, who set a new record for spacewalk duration at the Tiangong Space Station. Discover how this feat demonstrates the capabilities of their space suits and the crew's endurance. - Mars Missions as Artifacts : Explore the intriguing debate over whether remains from Mars missions should be considered space junk or precious artifacts. Researchers argue for the preservation of these sites as they represent the archaeological evidence of humanity's first attempts to explore another world. - STAR Lab Space Station Milestones: Get updated on NASA's Commercial Space Station program, as the STAR Lab project hits four major development milestones. This progress is a crucial step toward establishing a new presence in low Earth orbit. - Binary Stars Near our Black Hole: Uncover the remarkable discovery of a binary star system close to the supermassive black hole at our galaxy's center. This finding challenges previous beliefs about the destructive nature of black holes and opens new possibilities for understanding extreme environments. For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io (https://www.astronomydaily.io) . Sign up for our free Daily newsletter to stay informed on all things space. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTube, YouTubeMusic, Tumblr, and TikTok . Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts. Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until tomorrow, keep looking up and stay curious about our amazing universe. 00:00 - Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your daily dose of space and astronomy news 00:30 - Japanese startup company Space1 has experienced their second unsuccessful rocket launch attempt 02:03 - NASA astronauts face unprecedented mission extension that will keep them on ISS until spring 03:53 - Two Chinese astronauts have set a new record for spacewalk duration 05:34 - Should we view Mars missions as space junk or precious artifacts 07:41 - STAR Lab Space Station project hits four major milestones in its development 09:30 - Astronomers find binary star system incredibly close to supermassive black hole ✍️ Episode References Space1 [Space1](https://www.space1.com) Taiwan Space Agency [Taiwan Space Agency](https://www.tasa.org.tw) Spacecubix [Spacecubix](https://www.spacecubix.com) Terraspace [Terraspace](https://www.terraspace.com) Boeing Starliner [Boeing Starliner](https://www.boeing.com/space/starliner/) NASA [NASA](https://www.nasa.gov) Tiangong Space Station [Tiangong Space Station](https://www.cmse.gov.cn) University of Kansas [University of Kansas](https://www.ku.edu) Nature Astronomy [Nature Astronomy](https://www.nature.com/natastron/) Very Large Telescope [Very Large Telescope](https://www.eso.org/public/teles-instr/paranal-observatory/vlt/) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) . Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/24685509?utm_source=youtube

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