Simply Space

SpaceX’s Spy Satellite Triumph and Comet SWAN’s Fiery Demise

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's successful launch of the NROL-145 mission, marking a significant advancement in U.S. national security with the deployment of spy satellites. We also explore the dramatic disintegration of Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) as it neared the Sun, providing astronomers with valuable insights into cometary behavior. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=nrol-145https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/04/19/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-third-nro-mission-in-eight-days/https://www.nro.gov/news-media-featured-stories/news-media-press-releases/Archived-Press-Releases/Press-Release-Article/Article/4160673/nro-launches-tenth-proliferated-architecture-mission-with-nrol-145/https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/launch/falcon-9-block-5-nrol-145/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3Ov9W_GYZAhttps://universemagazine.com/en/green-comet-c-2025-f2-swan-may-not-have-survived-its-approach-to-the-sun/https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/04/22/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-a-new-image-22-apr-2025/https://earthsky.org/space/new-comet-swan25f-april-2025-how-to-see-it/https://astro.vanbuitenen.nl/comet/2025F2https://en.as.com/latest_news/a-missing-comet-remains-visible-from-the-us-how-and-when-to-see-it-n/

SpaceX’s Dual Triumph: Spy Satellites and ISS Resupply

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's recent achievements: the successful launch of the NROL-145 mission for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office and the SpX-32 Cargo Mission to the International Space Station. Discover how these missions enhance U.S. space reconnaissance capabilities and support the ISS's operations. Join us as we explore the implications of these developments for future space exploration and international relations.Sources:https://www.nro.gov/news-media-featured-stories/news-media-press-releases/Archived-Press-Releases/Press-Release-Article/Article/4160673/nro-launches-tenth-proliferated-architecture-mission-with-nrol-145/https://intelligencecommunitynews.com/nro-launches-nrol-145/https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/launch/falcon-9-block-5-nrol-145/https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/Article-Display/Article/4161156/space-systems-command-partners-with-the-national-reconnaissance-office-for-prolhttps://spaceinsider.tech/2025/04/21/nro-launches-tenth-proliferated-architecture-mission/https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crs-32https://www.nasa.gov/missions/station/commercial-resupply/spacex-crs/nasas-spacex-32nd-commercial-resupply-mission-overview/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launching-dragon-cargo-capsule-to-iss-early-april-21-watch-it-livehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSa5HIa0y-chttps://spacepolicyonline.com/events/launch-of-spx-32-cargo-mission-to-iss-apr-21-2025-ksc/

NASA Expands Deep Space Network and Comet SWAN’s Dramatic Disintegration

Join us as we explore NASA's latest investment in deep space communication with a new antenna in Australia, enhancing global space exploration efforts. Plus, delve into the intriguing disintegration of Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) as it nears the Sun, offering astronomers a rare real-time observation opportunity. Discover the latest developments in space exploration and astronomy on today's episode of Simply News.Sources:https://www.instagram.com/p/DIiMo1yR6Op/https://www.threads.net/@csirogram/post/DIiyXnEtqh0/todays-throwbackthursday-is-twice-as-groundbreaking-in-1964-nasas-canberra-deep-https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/commercialresupply/2025/04/21/nasas-spacex-crs-32-launch-coverage-underway/https://www.instagram.com/p/DIfDoilzsXI/https://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-11th-of-april-2025https://earthsky.org/space/new-comet-swan25f-april-2025-how-to-see-it/https://groups.io/g/comets-ml/message/33635http://www.aerith.net/comet/weekly/current.htmlhttps://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-11th-of-april-2025

Historic All-Women Spaceflight and Australia’s New Space Communication Leap

Blue Origin makes history with its first all-women spaceflight, featuring a diverse crew from various fields. Meanwhile, NASA expands its Deep Space Network in Australia with a cutting-edge dish, enhancing global space communication. Discover the significance of these milestones and their impact on the future of space exploration and gender diversity.Sources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gayle-king-space-launch-blue-origin-live-stream/https://abcnews.go.com/US/blue-origin-rocket-female-crew-including-katy-perry/story?id=120779187https://www.instagram.com/p/DIb1xOJswOh/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/katy-perry-and-gayle-king-launch-to-space-with-4-others-on-historic-all-female-blue-origin-rocket-flighthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCXKQhDWP44https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/04/https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-astronaut-don-pettit-crewmates-complete-space-station-expedition/https://aiaa.org/tag/getting-new-dish/https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/https://www.criticalcomms.com.au

Historic All-Female Space Crew and James Webb’s Cosmic Discoveries

Join us as we explore Blue Origin's historic NS-31 mission, marking the first all-female crew in space since 1963, featuring pop star Katy Perry. Discover the groundbreaking achievements of the James Webb Space Telescope, including the detection of the most distant hydrogen emission and auroras on Neptune. Plus, learn about NASA's new communication dish in Australia, enhancing our deep space network capabilities. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://abcnews.go.com/US/blue-origin-rocket-female-crew-including-katy-perry/story?id=120779187https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gayle-king-space-launch-blue-origin-live-stream/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8dNL1Qh_Ckhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DIXdleyNEEQ/https://people.com/blue-origin-female-crew-launches-lauren-sanchez-katy-perry-and-gayle-king-to-space-11712204https://webbtelescope.org/contents/news-releases/2025/news-2025-118https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCZ4RP5XgJUhttps://thedebrief.org/james-webb-space-telescope-captures-a-planet-being-consumed-by-its-star-for-the-first-time-with-unexpected-results/https://esawebb.org/news/weic2509/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7Q06j94j9Uhttps://aiaa.org/tag/getting-new-dish/https://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-11th-of-april-2025https://www.instagram.com/p/DIfDoilzsXI/https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-aims-to-fly-first-quantum-sensor-for-gravity-measurements/https://www.nasa.gov/communicating-with-missions/

Comet SWAN’s Rare Visit and ULA’s Vulcan Centaur Delays

Explore the celestial spectacle of Comet SWAN, visible for the first time in 740,000 years, and learn about its viewing opportunities. Plus, delve into the delays facing United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket as it prepares for its inaugural U.S. Space Force mission. Discover the factors influencing these developments and what they mean for future space exploration.Sources:https://www.astronomy.com/observing/c-2025-f2-swan-a-new-comet-is-in-the-spring-sky/https://theskylive.com/c2025f2-infohttps://earthsky.org/space/new-comet-swan25f-april-2025-how-to-see-it/https://www.timeanddate.com/news/astronomy/comet-c-2025-f2-swanhttps://www.space.com/the-universe/comets/what-to-expect-from-the-newfound-comet-swan-an-observers-guidehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-newly-discovered-and-brilliantly-green-comet-is-dazzling-astronomers-heres-what-to-know-about-the-glowing-celestial-visitor-180986414/https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/comet-swan-viewing-april-2025https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.htmlhttps://news.satnews.com/2025/04/14/ulas-amazon-project-kuiper-now-set-for-april-28-launch/https://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/inno/stories/news/2025/04/11/nm-firm-supports-historic-spacex-launch.htmlhttps://www.bcsatellite.net/blog/project-kuiper-prepares-operational-satellite-launch-on-april-28/https://manhattan.institute/article/us-space-policy-the-next-frontierhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NRO_launcheshttps://news.satnews.com/2025/04/15/ulas-launch-of-amazon-project-kuiper-now-is-ytbd/https://w5fc.org/2025/04/12/skynet-4-12-25-shuttle-discovery-move-to-houston-constellation-centaurus-the-centaur-9-pm-ct/2/https://news.satnews.com/?_page=286&mobile-app=true&theme=darkhttps://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9hy34w

SpaceX’s Next ISS Mission and Webb’s Cosmic Breakthrough

Join us as we explore SpaceX's upcoming CRS-32 mission to the International Space Station, set for April 21, 2025, and delve into the groundbreaking discovery by the James Webb Space Telescope of the most distant hydrogen glow ever observed. We also discuss the challenges faced by Skyora in the 'space taxi' market and the latest advancements in urban air mobility. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://overlookhorizon.com/nasas-spacex-32nd-commercial-resupply-mission-overview/https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-video/nasas-spacex-32nd-commercial-resupply-services-launch/https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1080864https://science.nasa.gov/science-research/biological-physical-sciences/atomic-clock-and-plant-dna-research-launching-aboard-nasas-spacex-crs-32-mission/https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/04/launch-roundup-041425/https://spacecoastdaily.com/2025/04/spacex-nasa-set-to-launch-32nd-iss-resupply-launch-from-kennedy-space-center-on-monday-april-21/https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/launch/falcon-9-block-5-dragon-crs-2-spx-32/https://www.nasa.gov/event/nasas-spacex-crs-32/https://spaceanddefense.io/nasa-sets-date-for-next-iss-resupply-mission/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nasa-sets-coverage-for-spacex-32nd-station-resupply-launch-arrival-302428018.htmlhttps://www.skyportspacehub.com/skyport-space-hub-evtol-droneshttps://www.skyportspacehub.com/ai-driven-urban-vertiportshttps://www.rangerfancentral.com/graffiti.phphttps://www.theaterdo.de/fileadmin/Dokumente/Spielzeitheft/tdo_szh_25-26_RZ-digital.pdfhttps://otrkeyfinder.com/en/epg/2025-04-16?station=ORF1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7Q06j94j9Uhttps://www.sciencenews.org/article/alien-life-biosignature-claimhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjImnT3CJXQhttps://www.indiatoday.in/visualstories/science/10-breathtaking-views-of-the-universe-captured-by-james-webb-telescope-225949-16-04-2025https://www.earth.com/news/astronomers-found-something-strange-at-core-of-milky-way-galaxy-webb-meerkat/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RS-QdG8wUIhttps://phys.org/news/2025-04-webb-dying-star-energetic-display.amphttps://www.courthousenews.com/strongest-hints-yet-of-life-detected-on-distant-planet/https://www.instagram.com/p/DIgnedMJW0_/

Historic All-Female Space Launch and Uranus’ Day Unveiled

Join us as we explore Blue Origin's groundbreaking all-female crew launch, marking a new era in space tourism and gender representation. Discover the diverse crew members and the mission's significance. Plus, delve into SpaceX's latest Starlink advancements and the precise measurement of a day on Uranus, a breakthrough that could shape future missions. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://earthsky.org/spaceflight/first-all-female-crew-space-blue-origin-new-shepard/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/meet-the-crew-for-blue-origins-upcoming-all-female-spaceflight-with-katy-perryhttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/katy-perry-and-blue-origins-all-female-crew-to-launch-to-space-on-april-14-heres-how-to-watch-live-streaming/articleshow/120233006.cmshttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/blue-origin-set-to-launch-all-female-spaceflight-with-katy-perry-on-april-14https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/how-to-watch-blue-origin-launch-katy-perry-and-crew-to-space-on-a-historic-all-female-spaceflight-on-april-14https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlIF0xDEhHQhttps://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/blue-origin-katy-perry-spaceflight/3815771/https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIZdSE_JD9V/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYUntT7mX7Ihttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starlink-12-17-b1083-kennedy-space-centerhttps://spaceflightnow.com/2025/04/13/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-27-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-cape-canaveral/https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/04/13/spacex-launches-21-starlink-satellites-into-low-earth-orbithttps://www.clickorlando.com/news/space-news/2025/04/12/spacex-to-try-rocket-launch-attempt-saturday-night-from-florida-coast/https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-11-11https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/04/12/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-starshield-satellites-for-the-nro-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-vandenberg/https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-73https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launches-9th-batch-of-proliferated-architecture-spy-satellites-for-us-governmenthttps://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-12-17https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starlink-12-17-b1083-kennedy-space-centerhttps://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-11-11https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/04/10/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-21-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-the-kennedy-space-center-4/https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/04/13/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-27-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-cape-canaveral/https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/04/spacex-roundup-q12025/https://economictimes.com/news/international/world-news/spacex-launches-21-starlink-satellites-including-13-with-direct-to-cell-capability/videoshow/120247127.cmshttps://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-73https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-12-17https://keeptrack.space/space-brief/space-brief-2025-04-13/https://newatlas.com/space/day-length-uranus/https://phys.org/news/2025-04-hubble-uranus-rotation-unprecedented-precision.pdfhttps://www.iflscience.com/lightshow-on-uranus-unlocks-its-rotation-secret-its-day-is-28-seconds-longer-78730https://www.sciencealert.com/we-were-wrong-about-uranus-new-study-solves-long-standing-mysterieshttps://www.sci.news/astronomy/uranus-rotation-rate-13817.htmlhttps://thelifesciencesmagazine.com/uranus-rotation-period-recalculated/https://www.businesstoday.in/visualstories/news/how-uranus-fooled-us-all-28-seconds-that-changed-space-science-224641-11-04-2025https://www.rdworldonline.com/hubble-data-reveals-uranus-day-is-28-seconds-longer-than-scientists-thought/https://www.universetoday.com/articles/hubble-gives-us-an-accurate-measurement-for-uranuss-day-lengthhttps://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/04/Hubble_helps_determine_Uranus_rotation_rate_with_unprecedented_precisionhttps://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/resources/documents/2025-senior-review-of-operating-missions/https://www.nasa.gov/news/recently-published/https://www.livescience.com/space/uranus/scientists-finally-know-how-long-a-day-on-uranus-ishttps://esahubble.org/news/heic2503/https://www.miragenews.com/nasa-expert-discusses-uranus-exploration-in-ep-1442765/https://eos.org/research-and-developments/nasa-science-faces-an-extinction-level-event-with-trump-draft-budget-proposalhttps://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/04/Hubble_helps_determine_Uranus_rotation_rate_with_unprecedented_precisionhttps://www.friendsofnasa.org/2025/04/have-we-been-to-uranus-we-asked-nasa.htmlhttps://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/hubble-helps-determine-uranus-rotation-rate-with-unprecedented-precision/https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIRdeXXKMgw/

Soyuz MS-27: A New Era of International Space Collaboration

Join us as we delve into the successful launch of the Soyuz MS-27 mission, marking a significant milestone in international space cooperation. Discover the diverse crew's journey to the International Space Station, their mission objectives, and the symbolic significance of this expedition. Learn how this mission contributes to our understanding of long-duration spaceflight and the future of space exploration.Sources:https://www.interfax.com/newsroom/top-stories/110829/http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-040825a-soyuz-ms-27-kim-ryzhikov-zubritsky-launch.htmlhttps://spacepolicyonline.com/events/launch-of-soyuz-ms-27-to-iss-apr-8-2025-kazakhstan-147-am-et/https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/new-international-crew-arrives-at-iss-on-soyuz-ms-27/https://www.rocketlaunch.live/launch/soyuz-ms-27https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/04/08/new-crew-lifts-off-aboard-soyuz-rocket-toward-station/https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-sets-coverage-for-crew-launch-to-join-station-expedition-72-73/https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/04/08/new-crew-docks-to-station-aboard-soyuz-spacecraft/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soyuz_MS-27https://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=63520

Amazon’s Project Kuiper: A New Era in Satellite Internet

Amazon is set to launch its first batch of Project Kuiper satellites, marking a pivotal moment in its quest to provide global broadband connectivity. Competing with SpaceX's Starlink, this mission aims to deploy 27 satellites into low Earth orbit, showcasing significant technological advancements. Discover how Amazon plans to revolutionize the satellite internet industry and what this means for underserved regions worldwide.Sources:https://blog.ulalaunch.com/blog/kuiper-1-ula-to-launch-first-operational-satellites-for-amazons-project-kuiperhttps://www.geekwire.com/2025/amazon-ula-satellites-project-kuiper/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/atlas-v-rocket-will-launch-amazons-1st-big-batch-of-project-kuiper-internet-satellites-on-april-9https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/04/03/amazon-targets-april-9-for-launch-of-1st-production-satellites-for-its-project-kuiper-internet-mega-constellation/https://ppc.land/amazons-project-kuiper-satellite-network-advances-toward-first-full-scale-launch/https://256today.com/united-launch-alliance-amazon-project-kuiper-launch-targeting-april-9/https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2025/04/07/first-project-kuiper-launch-set-for-wednesdayhttps://www.telecomstechnews.com/news/project-kuiper-amazon-prepares-first-full-launch-of-satellites/https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/innovation-at-amazon/project-kuiper-satellite-internet-first-launchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnOicTVyUps