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Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates

Join hosts Anna & Avery for daily Space & Astronomy news, insights, and discoveries.Give us 10 minutes and we"ll give you the Universe!For more visit, our website and sign up for the free daily newsletter and check out our continually updated newsfeed. www.astronomydaily.io.Follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, YouTube and TikTok ...just search for AstroDailyPod. Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast:

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12:07

From Earthly Concerns to Martian Innovations: A...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/12/03

Threat to the Atacama Desert: Scientists are raising alarms over a massive renewable energy project near Chile’s Atacama Desert, home to the Paranal Observatory. Concerns include potential light pollution, dust interference, and atmospheric heating that could compromise the region's exceptional astronomical conditions. The scientific community is advocating for solutions to minimize these impacts while balancing sustainable energy needs.Blue Origin's New Innovations: Blue Origin has unveiled

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13:04

Spacecraft Drama, Galactic Neighborhoods, and the...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/12/02

Emergency Return of Shenzhou 20: China's Shenzhou 20 spacecraft is making an uncrewed emergency return to Earth after sustaining damage from a micrometeoroid, which caused a crack in its window. The crew safely returned on a different vessel, marking a significant first for China's space program.Galactic Neighborhoods Matter: The Deep Extragalactic Visible Legacy Survey (DEVELS) reveals that a galaxy's local environment significantly influences its evolution. Galaxies in crowded clusters exhibit

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9:16

European Launch Ambitions, Starquake Mysteries, and...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/12/01

ESA's European Launcher Challenge: The European Space Agency is taking significant steps towards enhancing its commercial launch market, with member states committing over 900 million euros to the European Launcher Challenge. This initiative will see ESA acting as an anchor client, co-funding upgrades for private companies and stimulating competition and innovation in space launch services.Starquakes and Black Holes: Scientists are uncovering the mysteries of dormant black holes through the study of

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12:55

Private Telescopes, Troubled Launch Pads, and Webb's...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/11/29

Launch of the Mauve Telescope: A groundbreaking new space telescope named Mauve, about the size of a mini fridge, has successfully launched aboard a SpaceX transporter mission. Owned by Blue Skies Space, this private telescope will operate on a subscription model, offering unique ultraviolet data that could revolutionize astronomical research by providing dedicated access to space-based observations.Roscosmos Launch Pad Trouble: Following the successful launch of the Soyuz MS.28 crew to the ISS,

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9:24

Lightning on Mars, New Cosmic Objects, and the Future...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/11/28

Lightning on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover has potentially captured the first direct evidence of lightning on Mars. Using its super-sensitive microphone, the rover recorded distinct crackling sounds, suggesting that electrical discharges may be caused by the planet's notorious dust storms. This discovery indicates that Mars has a more dynamic atmosphere than previously thought, raising excitement for future crewed missions.Thanksgiving Crew Launch: A crew of three, including one NASA astronaut and

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13:00

SpaceX Scrubs Launch, Mars Tracks Interstellar...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/11/27

(00:00:00) Astronomy Daily podcast features the latest news from across the cosmos(00:00:35) SpaceX scrubbed the launch of their Transporter 15 mission on Wednesday (00:02:45) SpaceX scrubbed its B1062 booster due to unspecified issue (00:04:26) Scientists used data from a spacecraft orbiting Mars to predict comet's path (00:05:42) Improved trajectory means telescopes and other spacecraft can track comet with greater accuracy (00:07:57) NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled for

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10:06

Dark Matter Breakthrough, Seven Rocket Launches, and...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/11/26

Breakthrough in Dark Matter Research: A potential game-changing discovery has emerged in the search for dark matter. An astronomer from the University of Tokyo has detected high-energy gamma rays that align with theoretical predictions for dark matter particle collisions. This intriguing signal could provide the first direct evidence of dark matter, specifically linked to the hypothesized WIMPs (weakly interacting massive particles), marking a monumental step in understanding one of the universe's

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11:01

Boeing's Starliner Shift, China's Lifeboat Launch,...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/11/25

Boeing's Starliner Mission Shift: A significant change has been announced for Boeing's Starliner 1 mission, now transitioning to a cargo-only mission to the ISS, scheduled for no earlier than April 2026. This decision follows a challenging crew flight test earlier this year, emphasizing safety and the need for further analysis and fixes related to thruster issues. The number of required flights for Boeing has also been reduced from six to four, reflecting the success of SpaceX's Crew Dragon.China's

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13:50

Hawking's Triumph, Balloon Telescopes, and a Tilted...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/11/24

Hawking and Einstein Confirmed: In a groundbreaking cosmic event, the collision of two black holes has validated predictions made by both Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein. Observations from gravitational wave observatories confirmed Hawking's area theorem, showing that the surface area of the resulting black hole increased, and matched Einstein's predictions regarding the black hole's ring down, revealing a new Kerr black hole.Moss Survives in Space: Astonishingly, moss spores exposed to the

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11:34

Starship Setback, Stealth Solar Storm, and Mars'...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/11/22

SpaceX's Starship Booster Anomaly: SpaceX faces a significant setback as Booster 18 of its next-generation Starship program suffers a catastrophic rupture during a routine gas system pressure test. The failure of a composite overwrapped pressure vessel has left the company with no completed flight-ready boosters, prompting a shift in focus to Booster 19. Fortunately, this incident occurred during ground testing, allowing for necessary improvements before future flights.Stealth Solar Storm Strikes

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9:33

SpaceX's Launch Record, China's Lunar Mystery, and AI...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/11/21

Historic Launch Milestone at Cape Canaveral: This week, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is set to achieve a remarkable milestone as it becomes the 100th launch from the Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center area in a single year. This achievement highlights the incredible advancements in reusable rocket technology, which has transformed the economics of spaceflight.China's Senzhou Spacecraft Drama: A replacement uncrewed Senzhou spacecraft is launching soon to replace the damaged module that caused the

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10:19

Interstellar Comet Secrets, Enceladus' Organic...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/11/20

Interstellar Comet 3I Atlas: NASA has unveiled new images and data of the interstellar comet 3I Atlas, the third confirmed visitor from beyond our solar system. This comet, rich in carbon dioxide and water ice, offers a unique opportunity to study ancient material from a distant solar system, challenging previous assumptions about interstellar objects.Enceladus' Organic Compounds: Exciting findings from NASA's Cassini mission reveal previously undetected organic compounds in the plumes of Saturn's

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12:24

Euclid's Galactic Insights, Geminid Wonders, and...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/11/19

Euclid Space Telescope's Groundbreaking Findings: The European Space Agency's Euclid mission is revolutionizing our understanding of galaxy evolution just a year into its operations. With the capability to observe over 1.2 million galaxies, Euclid is addressing fundamental questions about galaxy shapes and their formation history, paving the way for a modern galactic tuning fork diagram.The Spectacular Geminid Meteor Shower: The Geminid meteor shower is set to peak on December 13th and 14th,

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11:17

Lunar Delays, Global Launch Frenzy, and a Stellar...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/11/18

NASA's Artemis 3 Mission Delays: A new report indicates that NASA's Artemis 3 mission, aimed at landing astronauts on the moon, is now projected to occur in 2028 instead of the previously planned 2026. This delay is primarily due to the ongoing development challenges faced by SpaceX's Starship, which is key to the mission's success.Launch Week Extravaganza: It's a busy week for space launches, with SpaceX planning five Falcon 9 missions, including four for their Starlink Internet Constellation and a

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11:24

Cosmic Speedsters, Satellite Shakeups, and a Milky...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/11/17

Solar System's Surprising Speed: A groundbreaking study reveals that our solar system is moving through space much faster than current cosmological models predict. Observations of distant radio galaxies show a lopsided distribution, suggesting we are rushing towards them, leading to questions about the validity of the cosmological principle itself.Amazon's Project Kuiper Rebranded: Amazon has officially rebranded its satellite internet initiative from Project Kuiper to simply "LEO," signaling a

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10:42

Stranded Astronauts, Scenic Mars Missions, and a...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/11/15

Tiangong Space Station's Stranded Crew: The Shenzhou 21 crew aboard the Tiangong Space Station faces a precarious situation after the Shenzhou 20 mission astronauts returned home using their capsule, which was damaged by space debris. With no immediate escape vehicle, the crew awaits the uncrewed launch of Shenzhou 22, highlighting the risks posed by space debris in low Earth orbit.NASA's Scenic Route to Mars: NASA's Escapade mission has launched twin probes, Blue and Gold, that will take an

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7:57

Rocket Triumph, Astronaut Rescue, and Cosmic Crater

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/11/14

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Success: Blue Origin celebrated a significant milestone with the successful launch of its New Glenn rocket, deploying a NASA science mission destined for Mars. The highlight was the first successful landing of the rocket's first stage on an autonomous drone ship, showcasing advanced engineering and precision technology crucial for future missions.Chinese Astronauts' Safe Return: Three astronauts aboard the Tiangong Space Station faced a tense situation when cracks were

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9:39

Solar Storms, Stellar Family Trees, and Our...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/11/13

Blue Origin's Launch Challenges: Blue Origin's new Glenn rocket faced multiple delays during its crucial launch carrying NASA's Escapade satellites, which are set to study Mars's magnetosphere. The delays were exacerbated by adverse weather conditions and the aftermath of a powerful geomagnetic storm that affected communications on Earth.Powerful Solar Flare Strikes: The sun unleashed an X 5.1 class solar flare, the most intense since 2024, causing significant radio blackouts across parts of Africa

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9:22

Space Policy Showdown, Mars Missteps, and Cosmic...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/11/12

US-EU Space Regulatory Clash: The United States has formally opposed the European Union's proposed EU Space Act, arguing that its regulations could impose unfair burdens on American space companies. The act aims to establish a unified regulatory framework for Europe's space industry, focusing on safety, resilience, and sustainability. The US claims that certain provisions unfairly target large telecommunications satellite constellations, particularly SpaceX's Starlink, and calls for recognition of

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9:27

Rocket Failures, Black Hole Breakthroughs, and Movies...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/11/11

Chinese Rocket Failure: Galactic Energy's Ceres 1 rocket faced a setback with its second-ever launch failure, as the upper stage shut down prematurely, resulting in the loss of three satellites. The company is investigating the cause while maintaining a respectable success rate of over 90% across 22 missions.Black Hole Mystery Solved: Astronomers have unraveled the enigma of an "impossible" black hole merger that produced a black hole within the upper stellar mass gap. New simulations incorporating

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