Space Launch Delays and Cosmic Discoveries: A Deep Dive

In today's episode, we explore the unexpected delay of NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions due to weather and technical issues, and how it impacted air travel. We also delve into Rocket Lab's upcoming Neutron rocket launch and its potential to disrupt the commercial space market. Plus, we uncover the James Webb Space Telescope's groundbreaking discovery of complex chemistry in a primordial galaxy, challenging our understanding of the early universe. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News.

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