Simply Space

Soviet Spacecraft’s Return, Historic Spacewalk, and a Chilling Exoplanet Discovery

Explore the anticipated return of the Soviet Kosmos 482 spacecraft after over 50 years in orbit, delve into the achievements of NASA's all-female spacewalk at the ISS, and uncover the mysteries of the coldest exoplanet ever observed by the James Webb Space Telescope. Join us for these captivating stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/doomed-soviet-spacecraft-tumbling-toward-earth-may-already-have-its-parachute-out-new-images-hinthttps://earthsky.org/space/kosmos-482-soviet-spacecraft-to-fall-to-earth-may-2025/https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/doomed-soviet-satellite-from-1972-will-tumble-uncontrollably-to-earth-next-week-and-it-could-land-almost-anywherehttps://www.iflscience.com/kosmos-482-soviet-unions-failed-venus-probe-is-about-to-slam-into-earth-79013https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/watch-2-nasa-astronauts-perform-the-5th-ever-all-female-spacewalk-todayhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/nasa-astronauts-prepare-5th-female-spacewalk/story?id=121270736https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYwIfccFYdUhttps://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/01/nasa-astronauts-mcclain-and-ayers-exit-station-soon-for-spacewalk/https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/webb-telescope-spots-coldest-exoplanet-orbiting-a-dead-star/storyhttps://www.digitaltrends.com/space/james-webb-coldest-exoplanet/https://universemagazine.com/en/detected-the-coldest-exoplanet-outside-the-solar-system/https://phys.org/news/2025-04-webb-coldest-planet-orbiting-white.htmlhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DJIl1NOtbXG/

NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Struggles, Coldest Exoplanet Found, and Soviet Spacecraft’s Return

In today's episode, we delve into NASA's efforts to revive the Lunar Trailblazer moon orbiter, explore the James Webb Space Telescope's discovery of the coldest exoplanet ever observed, and discuss the impending reentry of the Soviet-era spacecraft Kosmos 482. Join us as we uncover the challenges and breakthroughs in space exploration.Sources:https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/nasa-still-trying-to-revive-silent-lunar-trailblazer-moon-orbiterhttps://opentools.ai/news/can-nasa-resurrect-the-lunar-trailblazerhttps://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/space-news/nasa-to-continue-lunar-trailblazer-recovery-efforts-through-mid-june/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/firefly-aerospace-alpha-rocket-launch-lm-400-lockheed-martinhttps://player.fm/podcasts/Satellitehttps://www.ndtv.com/science/coldest-exoplanet-orbiting-a-dead-star-found-by-scientists-8318351https://universemagazine.com/en/detected-the-coldest-exoplanet-outside-the-solar-system/https://www.universetoday.com/articles/webb-confirms-the-coldest-planet-ever-found-its-orbiting-a-white-dwarfhttps://phys.org/news/2025-04-webb-coldest-planet-orbiting-white.htmlhttps://www.digitaltrends.com/space/james-webb-coldest-exoplanet/https://earthsky.org/space/kosmos-482-soviet-spacecraft-to-fall-to-earth-may-2025/https://economictimes.com/news/international/us/soviet-era-spacecraft-heading-towards-earth-this-month-could-be-a-bad-news-heres-why/articleshow/120834447.cmshttps://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/doomed-soviet-satellite-from-1972-will-tumble-uncontrollably-to-earth-next-week-and-it-could-land-almost-anywherehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DJIEF8SR3L2/https://www.tiktok.com/@astro_alexandra/video/7499589881891409198

NASA’s Silent Moon Orbiter and Historic All-Female Spacewalk

In today's episode, we delve into NASA's efforts to revive the Lunar Trailblazer moon orbiter, which has gone silent since its launch. We also celebrate a milestone in space exploration with NASA's fifth all-female spacewalk, featuring astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers. Additionally, we discuss the FAA's grounding of Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket following a launch failure, impacting future space missions. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/nasa-still-trying-to-revive-silent-lunar-trailblazer-moon-orbiterhttps://opentools.ai/news/can-nasa-resurrect-the-lunar-trailblazerhttps://science.nasa.gov/blogs/lunar-trailblazer/2025/04/30/nasa-focuses-lunar-trailblazer-recontact-efforts-through-mid-june/https://opentools.ai/news/nasas-earthly-moonwalk-mastering-lunar-skills-in-idahohttps://rocketlaunch.org/launch-schedule/spacex/falcon-9https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-spacewalk-anne-mcclain-nichole-ayers/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYwIfccFYdUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDZoQnNvVXghttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/watch-2-nasa-astronauts-perform-the-5th-ever-all-female-spacewalk-todayhttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/faa-grounds-firefly-aerospaces-alpha-rocket-until-failure-investigation-is-completehttps://www.flyingmag.com/firefly-alpha-rocket-grounded-after-in-flight-anomaly/https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/04/firefly-flta006/https://news.satnews.com/2025/04/29/firefly-alphas-stage-separation-anomaly-sends-lockheed-martins-satellite-into-south-pacific-near-antarctic/https://www.independent.com/2025/04/29/firefly-rocket-launched-from-vandenberg-crashes-into-pacific-ocean-north-of-antarctica/

NASA and Boeing’s Bold Shift: The Future of Thin-Wing Aircraft

Explore NASA and Boeing's strategic pivot towards thin-wing aircraft technology, a move poised to revolutionize aviation with enhanced efficiency and sustainability. Discover the implications for the aerospace industry and the potential benefits for future commercial airliners. Join us as we delve into this groundbreaking collaboration and its impact on the future of flight.Sources:https://www.flyingmag.com/nasa-and-boeing-hit-pause-on-experimental-x-66/https://aiaa.org/2025/04/25/nasa-and-boeing-pause-x-66-development-to-focus-on-ultra-thin-wing-design/https://www.asdnews.com/news/aerospace/2025/04/24/nasa-boeing-consider-new-thinwing-aircraft-research-focushttps://orbitaltoday.com/2025/04/28/nasa-and-boeing-will-partner-on-a-new-thin-wing-aircraft/https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/boeing-nasa-flight-demonstrator-thin-long-wing-aircraft

China’s Space Triumph and a Celestial ’Smiley Face’

Explore China's successful Shenzhou 20 mission to the Tiangong space station, marking a significant milestone in their space exploration efforts. Discover the rare celestial 'smiley face' alignment of Venus, Saturn, and the crescent Moon, captivating stargazers worldwide. Plus, delve into the dramatic disintegration of Comet SWAN as it nears the Sun, offering astronomers a unique opportunity to study cometary behavior. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://economictimes.com/news/international/us/shenzhou-20-mission-astronauts-dock-with-tiangong-space-station-heres-what-happened/articleshow/120596549.cmshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGTITYYpvmEhttps://en.mehrnews.com/news/230982/China-launches-Shenzhou-20-crewed-spaceshiphttps://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/04/china-roundup-04242025/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/watch-live-as-china-launches-shenzhou-20-astronauts-to-tiangong-space-station-on-april-24https://www.marthastewart.com/moon-venus-saturn-alignment-april-2025-11719594https://www.sciencealert.com/rare-smiley-face-moon-about-to-hit-the-sky-with-venus-and-saturnhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DI2No0HxVpJ/https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/two-planets-will-form-a-smiley-face-with-the-moon-on-april-25-heres-where-to-lookhttps://www.space.com/stargazing/see-a-cosmic-smiley-face-in-the-early-morning-sky-as-the-moon-greets-saturn-and-venus-tomorrowhttps://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/04/22/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-a-new-image-22-apr-2025/https://universemagazine.com/en/green-comet-c-2025-f2-swan-may-not-have-survived-its-approach-to-the-sun/https://astro.vanbuitenen.nl/comet/2025F2https://skyandtelescope.org/online-gallery/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-disintegrated/https://en.as.com/latest_news/a-missing-comet-remains-visible-from-the-us-how-and-when-to-see-it-n/

SpaceX’s Milestone Mission and Comet SWAN’s Disintegration

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's successful 32nd resupply mission to the ISS, highlighting its scientific payloads and technological advancements. We also cover the unfortunate disintegration of Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN), which dashed hopes for a celestial spectacle. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crs-32https://www.nasa.gov/mission/nasas-spacex-crs-32/https://issnationallab.org/iss360/spacex-crs32-live-launch-coverage/https://news.satnews.com/2025/04/21/spacex-launches-nasas-crs-32-commercial-resupply-mission-to-iss/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launching-dragon-cargo-capsule-to-iss-early-april-21-watch-it-livehttps://earthsky.org/space/new-comet-swan25f-april-2025-how-to-see-it/https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/04/22/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-a-new-image-22-apr-2025/https://universemagazine.com/en/green-comet-c-2025-f2-swan-may-not-have-survived-its-approach-to-the-sun/https://skyandtelescope.org/online-gallery/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-disintegrated/https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/c-2025-f2-swan

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