Simply Space

Threats to LGBTQ+ Safe Space in Iraq, NASA Advances Space Exploration Technologies

The LGBTQ+ community in Iraq faces a dangerous situation as their safe space on social media is under threat. NASA selects 24 projects to advance space exploration technologies. Plus, Virgin Galactic announces its 7th commercial spaceflight, and China launches a space probe to collect soil from the Moon's far side.Sources:https://www.dw.com/en/dangerous-instagram-iraqs-lgbtq-community-loses-last-safe-space/a-68991397https://executivegov.com/2024/05/nasa-selects-24-projects-to-advance-space-exploration-technologies/https://www.space.com/virgin-galactic-seventh-commercial-spaceflight-june-8https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/05/a82f3061ca29-china-launches-space-probe-to-collect-soil-from-moons-far-side.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:36) Dangerous Instagram? Iraqi LGBTQ+ community loses safe space(00:01:12) NASA Selects 24 Projects to Advance Space Exploration Technologies(00:03:31) Virgin Galactic to launch 7th commercial spaceflight on June 8(00:06:38) China launches space probe to collect soil from Moon's far side

China’s Lunar Probe to Far Side, Concerns Over China’s Space Forces, NASA Awards for Moon to Mars Exploration, SpaceX Opens Space Tourism

China is sending a probe to get samples from the less-explored far side of the moon. Concerns arise over China's space forces and their impact on US troops. NASA awards nearly $1.5 million towards moon to Mars space exploration, with UF and Florida Tech among the recipients. SpaceX starts booking places for space tourists to fly to Earth orbit, the International Space Station, the Moon, and even Mars. Explore the latest developments in space exploration and the race for dominance in outer space.Sources:https://apnews.com/article/china-lunar-probe-sample-return-space-def5b9e054fbc3a681952d3c7ad002fehttps://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/2989332/china-space-forces-us-troops-vulnerable/https://spacecoastdaily.com/2024/05/nasa-awards-nearly-1-5-million-towards-moon-to-mars-space-exploration-uf-florida-tech-among-recipients/https://www.azernews.az/region/225480.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) China is sending a probe to get samples from the less-explored far side of the moon(00:03:23) NASA Awards Nearly $1.5 Million Towards Moon to Mars Space Exploration; UF, Florida Tech Among Recipients(00:06:16) SpaceX starts booking places for space tourists to fly

SpaceX Dragon Relocates on ISS, Russia’s UN Resolution on Space Weapons

NASA's SpaceX Dragon spacecraft undergoes a thrilling relocation on the International Space Station. Russia proposes a UN resolution on banning weapons in space. Also, SpaceX prepares for another Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral. Plus, SpaceX's Cargo Dragon successfully returns from the ISS after a 36-day stay.Sources:https://www.oleantimesherald.com/live-nasa-s-spacex-dragon-spacecraft-relocates-on-international-space-station/video_c6c6b048-5808-5a21-9948-646a99ea4521.htmlhttps://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-technology/ap-russia-proposes-un-resolution-on-banning-weapons-in-space-after-vetoing-similar-un-japan-draft/https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/05/02/spacex-getting-ready-for-yet-another-starlink-launch-from-cape-canaveral/https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-cargo-dragon-returns-international-space-station/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) LIVE: NASA’s SpaceX Dragon spacecraft relocates on International Space Station(00:03:29) Russia proposes UN resolution on banning weapons in space, after vetoing similar UN-Japan draft(00:06:18) SpaceX getting ready for yet another Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral(00:09:37) SpaceX Cargo Dragon returns from International Space Station after 36-day stay

Hubble Space Telescope Restored, Kuva Space Wins ESA Contract

NASA triumphs as the Hubble Space Telescope is restored after a gyro glitch. Kuva Space secures a prestigious contract with the European Space Agency. Plus, the Next-Generation Space-Based Missile Warning Capability passes a critical design review. Also, NASA's James Webb Telescope captures the Horsehead Nebula 1,300 light-years away.Sources:https://scitechdaily.com/nasa-triumph-science-restored-on-hubble-space-telescope-after-gyro-glitch/https://spacewatch.global/2024/05/kuva-space-wins-contract-to-join-the-esas-civil-security/https://executivegov.com/2024/04/next-generation-overhead-persistent-infrared-polar-program-passes-space-vehicle-critical-design-review/https://spacecoastdaily.com/2024/05/nasas-james-webb-telescope-captures-horsehead-nebula-1300-light-years-away/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) NASA Triumph: Science Restored on Hubble Space Telescope After Gyro Glitch(00:03:28) Kuva Space Wins Contract to Join the ESA’s Civil Security(00:05:59) Next-Generation Space-Based Missile Warning Capability Passes Critical Design Review(00:09:16) NASA’s James Webb Telescope Captures Horsehead Nebula 1,300 Light-Years Away

Clemson University and NASA Partner for Space Exploration, Russia Vetoes UNSC Resolution

Clemson University and NASA sign a groundbreaking partnership for space exploration. Russia vetoes a UN resolution on preventing nuclear weapons in space. Plus, the Saudi Space Agency and WEF establish a Space C4IR Center. Also, China's most powerful space engine configuration is 'ready for flight'.Sources:https://upstatetoday.com/news/cu-nasa-sign-partnership-for-space-exploration/article_a1214414-06b1-11ef-b79e-03f404f65fbb.htmlhttps://spacewatch.global/2024/04/russia-vetoes-unsc-resolution-to-prevent-nuclear-weapons-in-space/https://spacewatch.global/2024/04/saudi-space-agency-and-wef-establish-space-c4ir-center/https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3260874/chinas-most-powerful-space-engine-configuration-ready-flightOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) CU, NASA sign partnership for space exploration(00:03:18) Russia Vetoes UNSC Resolution to Prevent Nuclear weapons in Space(00:06:22) Saudi Space Agency and WEF Establish Space C4IR Center(00:08:55) China’s most powerful space engine configuration is ‘ready for flight’

Japan-US Moon Partnership Sparks New Space Race, SpaceX Launches Galileo Satellites

Japan and the US step up their moon partnership, igniting a new space race in Asia. SpaceX launches a batch of Galileo navigation satellites into space, solidifying their role in the global space industry. This episode explores the implications of the Japan-China competition and the advancements in satellite technology. It also highlights the joint Japan-US plan and the changing dynamics of space exploration.Sources:https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3260599/japan-aims-put-man-moon-ahead-china-it-partners-us-apollo-programme-steroidshttps://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3857643-spacex-launches-batch-of-galileo-navigation-satellites-into-space.htmlhttps://www.wtap.com/2024/04/28/hsop-space-increases-after-reaching-capacity-intake-still-an-issue/https://interestingengineering.com/space/japan-orbital-clean-up-missionOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) ‘Apollo programme on steroids’: Japan and US step up moon partnership(00:03:42) SpaceX launches batch of Galileo navigation satellites into space(00:06:36) HSOP space increases after reaching capacity, intake still an issue(00:09:19) Debris dilemma: Japan's mission makes progress in orbital clean-up

NASA’s Space Laser Breakthrough, SpaceX Launches Galileo Mission

NASA achieves a groundbreaking milestone with its space laser communication technology. SpaceX successfully launches the Galileo mission for the European Space Agency. Plus, a new initiative aims to revolutionize space 3D mapping, and NASA fixes Voyager 1 from 15 billion miles away.Sources:https://www.earth.com/news/nasa-receives-deep-space-laser-message-psyche-mission-140-million-miles-away/https://www.floridatoday.com/picture-gallery/tech/science/space/spacex/2024/04/27/spacex-launches-galileo-mission-from-cape-canaveral-in-florida/73462448007/https://interestingengineering.com/space/new-iss-initiative-aims-to-revolutionize-space-3d-mappinghttps://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/how-nasa-fixed-voyager-1-from-15-billion-miles-awayOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) NASA receives space laser message from 140 million miles away(00:03:35) SpaceX launches Galileo mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida(00:06:22) New ISS initiative aims to revolutionize space 3D mapping(00:09:01) How NASA Fixed Voyager 1 from 15 Billion Miles Away

North Korea’s Space Reconnaissance Plan, SpaceX’s In-Space Refueling Breakthrough, Hubble Telescope’s Science Suspension, and Octopus-Like Space Aliens

North Korea reaffirms its plan to bolster space reconnaissance capabilities. Elon Musk announces SpaceX's plan to solve in-space refueling for Starship. The Hubble Space Telescope suspends science due to a glitch. Discover the reasons why encountering octopus-like space aliens is highly unlikely.Sources:https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240427050073https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38475303/elon-musk-says-spacex-to-solve-in-space-refueling-for-starship-by-next-year-necessary-to-make-life-mhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/amandakooser/2024/04/26/nasa-hubble-space-telescope-suspends-science-due-to-glitch/https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucedorminey/2024/04/27/5-reasons-why-well-never-encounter-octopus-like-space-aliens/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) N. Korea reaffirms plan to bolster space reconnaissance capabilities(00:03:27) Elon Musk Says SpaceX To Solve In-Space Refueling For Starship By Next Year: 'Necessary To Make Life Multiplanetary'(00:06:28) NASA Hubble Space Telescope Suspends Science Due To Glitch(00:09:18) 5 Reasons Why We’ll Never Encounter Octopus-Like Space Aliens

Astroscale Captures Space Debris, NASA’s Laser Communication Breakthrough

Astroscale unveils the world's first image of space debris captured through rendezvous and proximity operations. NASA achieves deep space communication using lasers. Plus, NASA marks the 34th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope with stunning images of the Dumbbell Nebula. Also, NASA successfully deploys an advanced solar sail in space.Sources:https://astroscale.com/astroscale-unveils-worlds-first-image-of-space-debris-captured-through-rendezvous-and-proximity-operations/https://interestingengineering.com/space/video-calls-from-mars-lasers-make-deep-space-communication-a-realityhttps://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-marks-34th-anniversary-of-hubble-space-telescope-by-unveiling-stunning-images-of-dumbbell-nebula-715226https://www.sciencealert.com/nasas-advanced-solar-sail-has-successfully-deployed-in-spaceOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Astroscale Unveils World’s First Image of Space Debris Captured through Rendezvous and Proximity Operations(00:04:34) NASA's 'fun with lasers' powers deep space chat(00:08:15) NASA marks 34th anniversary of Hubble Space Telescope by unveiling stunning images of Dumbbell Nebula(00:11:29) NASA's Advanced Solar Sail Has Successfully Deployed in Space

Russia Vetoes UN Resolution, UK Space Agency Funds Innovative Projects

Russia vetoes a US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space. The UK Space Agency invests in space collaborations with international partners. Plus, China addresses space debris after Tiangong space station damage, and prepares to launch astronauts to the station as lunar plans progress.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/25/world/russia-veto-un-space-nuclear-weapons-intl-hnk/index.htmlhttps://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/business/finance/uk-space-agency-boosts-funding-for-11-international-space-projects-2024-04/https://www.wionews.com/science/china-is-working-towards-dealing-with-space-debris-after-tiangong-space-station-was-damaged-by-debris-strike-714740https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2024/04/24/astronauts-launch-tiangong-space-station/7411713993965/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Russia vetoes US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space(00:03:47) Space projects get funding from UK Space Agency(00:07:44) China is working towards dealing with space debris, after Tiangong space station was damaged by debris strike(00:10:37) China to launch 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station as Beijing's lunar plans progress