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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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14:15

Viper's Lunar Revival, Asteroid Threats, and Ancient...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/09/20

NASA's Viper Rover Gets a Second Chance: After facing potential cancellation, NASA's Viper lunar rover has been revived thanks to a new $190 million partnership with Blue Origin. Set to launch in late 2027, Viper will explore the moon's south pole for water ice deposits, crucial for future lunar missions and the Artemis program. This rover, equipped with advanced instruments, aims to analyze ice composition and distribution, potentially transforming lunar exploration.Asteroid 2024 YR4 Threatens the

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13:04

Cygnus XL Debut, Eclipse Wonders, and the Secrets of...

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2025/09/19

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL Arrives at ISS: Northrop Grumman's new Cygnus XL freighter successfully docked with the International Space Station on September 18, marking a significant milestone in commercial space transportation. This jumbo-sized cargo vessel can carry approximately 11,000 pounds of supplies, enhancing delivery capabilities for the ISS. The spacecraft, named SS William Willie McCool, is equipped with advanced systems and will remain docked until March 2026, providing ample time for

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12:09

Mars' Ozone Revelation, Russia's Satellite Challenge,...

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2025/09/18

Surprising Ozone Discovery on Mars: Scientists have detected an unexpected surge of ozone in Mars's polar vortex during winter, suggesting that the planet may have once had a protective ozone layer similar to Earth's. This finding, presented at the Europlanet Science Congress, could reshape our understanding of Mars's atmospheric history and its potential to support life in the past.Russia's Ambitious Satellite Internet Plans: In a bold move to challenge SpaceX, Russia is developing its own

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12:24

Cygnus Setbacks, Black Hole Mysteries, and the...

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2025/09/17

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL Faces Propulsion Issues: Northrop Grumman's new Cygnus XL spacecraft is experiencing propulsion troubles during its debut mission, delaying its docking with the International Space Station. With a capacity to carry over 11,000 pounds, this setback highlights the complexities of resupply missions crucial for ISS operations and scientific research.Magnetic Field Reversal of M87 Black Hole: The Event Horizon Telescope has made a groundbreaking observation of the

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15:49

Moon's Slow Farewell, Alien Civilization Odds, and...

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2025/09/16

The Moon's Slow Drift Away from Earth: Discover how our Moon is gradually drifting away from Earth at a rate of approximately 1.5 inches per year, a phenomenon measured precisely using retroreflector mirrors left by Apollo astronauts. This cosmic dance has fascinating implications for Earth's rotation and the future of total solar eclipses, which will become increasingly rare as the Moon moves further away.Rarity of Alien Civilizations: New research suggests that the existence of technological

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18:26

Mars Rover's Quest, Tesla's Orbital Fate, and a New...

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2025/09/15

Perseverance Rover's Exploration of Megabreccia: NASA's Perseverance rover has embarked on a new phase of its mission, exploring a region known as Megabreccia, filled with diverse boulders that may hold clues to Mars' early history. This area, believed to contain fragments from ancient asteroid impacts, offers a rare glimpse into the planet's geological past and could reveal insights about water presence on ancient Mars, as the rover systematically investigates these ancient rocks.Elon Musk's Tesla

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13:38

Moon Race Showdown; Black Hole Kicks and Enceladus'...

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2025/09/13

NASA's Assertive Stance in the Moon Race: Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy has taken a strong position against claims that NASA is falling behind China in the race to the Moon. With ambitious timelines set for Artemis 2 in February 2026 and Artemis 3 in 2027, Duffy emphasizes the need for a cultural shift at NASA towards action and urgency reminiscent of the Apollo era. The conversation around lunar exploration is heating up, reflecting a new era of global competition and cooperation in

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15:20

Proving Einstein, Birth of a Gas Giant, and SpaceX's...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/09/12

Gravitational Waves Confirm Einstein and Hawking's Predictions: In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have confirmed key predictions made by Einstein and Hawking regarding black holes through gravitational waves detected by LIGO. The collision of two black holes 1.3 billion light years away not only validated Hawking's area theorem but also demonstrated that the merged black hole aligns with Einstein's Kerr metric, showcasing the accuracy of general relativity in extreme cosmic events.SpaceX

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15:20

Mars Microbes, Asteroid Dilemmas, and the Webb...

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2025/09/11

Perseverance Rover's Potential Evidence of Life on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover has uncovered what could be the strongest evidence yet for microbial life on Mars. The discovery of "leopard spots" on a rock in the Bright Jingle Formation contains organic carbon-rich material, clay minerals, and iron sulfide minerals that suggest biological processes akin to those of Earth microbes. While skepticism remains, the analysis indicates that these findings are most likely biological in origin, pending

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13:56

Interstellar Insights; SpaceX's Historic IMAP Launch...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/09/10

SpaceX's Historic Triple Spacecraft Launch: On September 23rd, SpaceX will launch three spacecraft from Kennedy Space Center, including NASA's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP). This mission marks a significant step in mapping the outer boundary of the heliosphere, providing vital early warnings of solar radiation storms that could impact future Artemis missions.Unprecedented Gamma Ray Burst Discovery: Astronomers are buzzing over the recent detection of GRB 250702B, a gamma ray

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14:15

Stellar Surprises; The Interstellar Comet 3I ATLAS...

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2025/09/10

Interstellar Comet 3I ATLAS Captured by Gemini South Telescope: The Gemini South Telescope has unveiled stunning new images of interstellar comet 3I ATLAS, the third known comet from outside our solar system. Discovered on July 1, 2025, this comet is becoming increasingly active as it approaches the Sun, developing a prominent tail and a glowing coma. Its composition resembles that of comets from our solar system, suggesting consistent formation processes across different star systems. This ancient

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30:12

Cosmic Discoveries; Callisto's Aurora Footprint and...

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2025/09/08

Juno Mission's Discovery of Callisto's Auroral Footprint: NASA's Juno mission has successfully identified the elusive auroral footprint of Callisto, one of Jupiter's Galilean moons. This significant finding confirms that all four Galilean moons interact with Jupiter's magnetosphere, providing vital data on the energetic particles and magnetic fields involved in this interaction. The discovery was published in the journal Nature Communications on September 1, 2025.Record-Breaking Fast Radio Burst RB

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15:24

Space Health Insights; Lunar Eclipse 2025 and LEGO's...

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2025/09/06

NASA's Concerning Blood Cell Research: A groundbreaking study reveals that human stem cells experience accelerated aging in space, as tracked during four SpaceX missions to the ISS. The research highlights DNA damage and shorter telomeres, although some damage appears reversible upon return to Earth. This vital information could inform strategies for protecting astronauts on long-duration missions to Mars.Upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse: Mark your calendars for a spectacular total lunar eclipse on

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14:14

SpaceX's Reboost Success; Unpacking Eclipse...

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2025/09/05

SpaceX's Game-Changing ISS Test: SpaceX has successfully completed a crucial reboost test of the International Space Station (ISS) using its Dragon cargo spacecraft. This test, which raised the ISS's altitude by 5 miles, is vital for maintaining the station's orbit, especially with concerns over Russia's potential withdrawal from the ISS programme by 2028. The precision of this manoeuvre highlights SpaceX's growing capabilities in supporting the ISS's future.James Webb's Distant Galaxy Discovery:

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10:29

Stellar Updates: SpaceX's New Launch Capacity; New...

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2025/09/04

SpaceX's Launch Rate Expansion: SpaceX has received approval from US regulators to more than double its launch rate from Cape Canaveral, increasing from 50 Falcon 9 launches per year to an astonishing 120. This expansion aims to alleviate the current launch bottleneck and streamline operations, including the addition of a new landing zone for up to 34 returning boosters.Revolutionary Cosmological Theory: A bold new study by physicist Rajendra Gupta challenges the existence of dark matter and

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9:51

Stellar Stories: Mark Your Calendars for the Blood...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/09/03

Mark Your Calendars for the Total Lunar Eclipse: On September 7th and 8th, 2025, a spectacular total lunar eclipse, or Blood Moon, will be visible to over 7 billion people across Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe. This event will last approximately five and a half hours, with the totality phase offering a breathtaking 1 hour and 22 minutes of dramatic celestial viewing.Solving the Hubble Tension: A new method introduced by Indian astronomers, using Mira variables, aims to address the ongoing

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8:44

Cosmic Updates: Asteroid Approaches, SpaceX's Busy...

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2025/09/02

Close Encounter with Asteroid 2025 QD8: Astronomers have identified a newly discovered asteroid, designated 2025 QD8, which is set to make a close flyby of Earth on September 3rd. Passing within one lunar distance, approximately 135,465 miles, this asteroid, comparable in size to a commercial jet, presents a fascinating opportunity for observation, with a free livestream available via the Virtual Telescope Project.UK Space Agency's Major Reorganisation: The UK Space Agency is merging with the

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30:24

Stellar Milestones: SpaceX's Starship Triumph,...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/09/01

SpaceX's Flight 10 Success: SpaceX's Starship has successfully completed Flight 10, with both the super heavy booster and ship upper stage achieving their mission objectives. Despite some battle scars and intentional stress tests, the ship executed a controlled splashdown, showcasing its resilience and performance.Nasa's New Mission Evaluation Room: NASA has opened a new Mission Evaluation Room at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to support the Artemis 2 mission. This facility will monitor the

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11:16

Rocket Lab's New Heights, Webb's Water Mystery, and...

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2025/08/30

Rocket Lab's Neutron Rocket Takes Shape: Rocket Lab has inaugurated its new Launch Complex 3 at Wallops Island, Virginia, marking a significant milestone for their next-generation Neutron rocket. Designed for medium lift capabilities, the Neutron will be able to carry payloads of up to 13,000 kilogrammes to low Earth orbit, featuring a unique reusable fairing that opens and closes during flight.James Webb's Surprising Planet Formation Discovery: The James Webb Space Telescope has observed a

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9:43

Celestial Wonders: Unveiling Solar Flares,...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/08/29

Sun's Spectacular X-Class Flare: The NSF Inouye Solar Telescope has captured its first images of an X-class solar flare, showcasing unparalleled detail of coronal loops and magnetic reconnections. This breakthrough could enhance our ability to predict solar flares and their effects on Earth, paving the way for improved space weather forecasting.Unlocking the Secrets of the Mesosphere: Researchers have developed ultralight flying structures that harness sunlight to explore the elusive mesosphere, a

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