Simply Space

SpaceX’s Latest Launch, US-India Microchip Factory, and NASA’s Zebra Rock Discovery

In this episode, we cover SpaceX's successful launch of 20 Starlink satellites, including advancements in direct-to-cell technology. We also discuss the U.S. Space Force's partnership with India to establish a semiconductor factory for next-gen microchips, addressing the global shortage. Additionally, NASA's intriguing discovery of a unique 'zebra rock' on Mars offers insights into the planet's geological history. Finally, we explore the challenges facing the military's weather satellite program as the Space Force evaluates its future options.Sources:https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-launch-group-9-8https://www.space.com/us-space-force-india-semiconductor-factoryhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13886369/NASA-discovers-mysterious-zebra-rock-Mars-thats-unlike-space-agency-seen.htmlhttps://spacenews.com/militarys-weather-satellite-program-in-flux-as-space-force-evaluates-options/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) SpaceX launching 20 Starlink internet satellites to orbit early Sept. 25(00:03:15) US Space Force partners with India to open a microchip factory for next-gen tech(00:06:19) NASA discovers 'zebra rock' on Mars unlike anything it's ever seen(00:09:46) Military's weather satellite program in flux as Space Force evaluates options

New Era in Space: US and South Korea Collaborate, SpaceX’s Mars Ambitions

NASA and South Korea's KASA sign a landmark agreement to enhance space cooperation, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries. Meanwhile, SpaceX plans to launch five uncrewed Starships to Mars in the next two years, marking a significant step toward human presence on the red planet. Plus, we discuss the historic return of astronauts after the longest stay on the ISS and NASA's selection of Firefly Aerospace for a new NOAA environmental satellite launch.Sources:https://spaceanddefense.io/us-and-south-korea-ink-agreement-to-advance-space-cooperation/https://dailygalaxy.com/2024/09/spacex-5-uncrewed-starships-mars-two-years/https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/ckgnzr1dx73ohttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/nasa-selects-launch-provider-noaa-211800306.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) US and South Korea Ink Agreement to Advance Space Cooperation(00:03:49) SpaceX Plans to Launch 5 Uncrewed Starships to Mars within Two Years(00:06:35) Astronauts return to Earth after longest stay on ISS(00:09:35) NASA Selects Launch Provider for New NOAA Environmental Satellite

NASA’s New Space Sustainability Division and Record-Setting Soyuz Return

In this episode, we celebrate the return of cosmonauts from a record-setting mission aboard the ISS, highlighting Oleg Kononenko's remarkable achievement. We also discuss NASA's newly established Space Sustainability Division aimed at tackling orbital debris challenges. Plus, insights into the upcoming SpaceX Crew-9 launch and the completion of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's spacecraft bus, set to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos.Sources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russian-soyuz-space-station-crew-home-record-setting-mission/https://www.wftv.com/news/local/spacex-crew-9-astronauts-prepare-launch-floridas-space-coast-this-week/XQVVE6A4IFHNBCWXBIEOJ7XHSY/https://dailygalaxy.com/2024/09/nasas-roman-space-telescope-spacecraft-bus/https://spacenews.com/nasa-creates-space-sustainability-division-to-consolidate-orbital-debris-activities/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Russian Soyuz brings 3 space station fliers home after record-setting mission(00:02:50) SpaceX Crew-9 astronauts prepare for launch from Florida’s Space Coast this week(00:05:14) NASA's Roman Space Telescope Nears Completion with Spacecraft Bus Milestone(00:07:57) NASA creates space sustainability division to consolidate orbital debris activities

Space Balloon Test Success, Boeing’s Sensor Fusion Innovation, Nuclear-Powered Battery Breakthrough, and Astonishing Black Hole Jets

Luxury 'space balloon' completes first full flight test. Boeing to demonstrate air-space sensor fusion for U.S. military operations. Tiny nuclear-powered battery could work for decades in space or at sea. Largest jets ever seen blasting from a black hole 23 million light-years long! Stay updated on the latest advancements in space technology and astronomical discoveries with Simply Space.Sources:https://www.militaryaerospace.com/commercial-aerospace/article/55140897/luxury-space-balloon-completes-first-full-flight-testhttps://spacenews.com/boeing-to-demonstrate-air-space-sensor-fusion-for-u-s-military-operations/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2448567-tiny-nuclear-powered-battery-could-work-for-decades-in-space-or-at-sea/https://www.space.com/black-hole-jets-longest-23-million-light-yearsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Luxury 'space balloon' completes first full flight test(00:04:05) Boeing to demonstrate air-space sensor fusion for U.S. military operations(00:06:55) Tiny nuclear-powered battery could work for decades in space or at sea(00:10:14) Largest jets ever seen blasting from a black hole 23 million light-years long!

Quantum Energy Breakthrough and Space Force’s New Era

Physicists achieve quantum energy teleportation from empty space. The U.S. Space Force prepares for a new era of competition. Plus, the Polaris Dawn crew discusses their historic mission and civilian spacewalk. Also, the Space Force endorses a commercial satellite data program for military operations.Sources:https://www.newscientist.com/article/2448037-quantum-computers-teleport-and-store-energy-harvested-from-empty-space/https://spacenews.com/space-force-chief-urges-readiness-for-new-era-of-competition/https://www.wmur.com/article/polaris-dawn-recap-historic-space-mission/62247883https://spacenews.com/u-s-space-force-chief-endorses-commercial-satellite-data-program/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Quantum computers teleport and store energy harvested from empty space(00:03:25) Space Force chief urges readiness for new era of competition(00:07:14) Polaris Dawn crew discusses historic mission and civilian spacewalk(00:07:43) U.S. Space Force chief endorses commercial satellite data program

Voyager 1’s Mission Saved, James Webb Telescope Explores Milky Way’s Edge

Engineers save Voyager 1's interstellar mission. James Webb Telescope captures baby stars at the edge of the Milky Way. Plus, a deep dive into the highly anticipated Starfield expansion and Google's collaboration with Muon Space to scan the Earth for wildfires.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/16/science/voyager-1-thruster-issue/index.htmlhttps://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-extreme-outer-galaxyhttps://www.theouterhaven.net/2024/09/starfield-shattered-space-expansion-gets-a-deep-dive/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/16/google-and-muon-space-join-forces-to-continuously-scan-the-earth-for-wildfires/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) A clogged thruster could have ended Voyager 1’s interstellar mission. Engineers just saved it(00:03:37) James Webb Telescope goes 'extreme' and spots baby stars at the edge of the Milky Way (image)(00:05:59) Starfield: Shattered Space Expansion Gets A Deep Dive(00:08:32) Google and Muon Space join forces to continuously scan the Earth for wildfires

Deep Space Transmission Reaches Earth, Astronauts 3D Print Metal Part in Space

A groundbreaking discovery as a deep space transmission reaches Earth after eight billion years. Astronauts achieve a remarkable feat by 3D printing a metal part in space for the first time. Plus, an asteroid warning issued by NASA as a meteor narrowly misses Earth. Also, NASA astronauts stranded in space until 2025 speak out on spacecraft issues.Sources:https://local12.com/news/nation-world/frb-20220610a-deep-space-transmission-reaches-earth-8-billion-years-later-cincinnati-energetic-most-distant-challenges-understanding-deepest-origins-frbs-macquarie-university-decode-process-fundamental-processes-science-human-interest-diligent-work-findhttps://dailygalaxy.com/2024/09/3d-printing-space-first-metal-part-iss/https://www.gbnews.com/science/asteroid-warning-nasa-meteor-narrowly-miss-earthhttps://www.ladbible.com/news/science/nasa-astronauts-speak-out-stranded-2025-514063-20240915Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Deep space transmission reaches Earth 8 billion years later(00:03:44) 3D Printing in Space: Astronauts Manufacture First Metal Part on the International Space Station(00:06:18) Asteroid warning issued by Nasa as meteor travelling at 19,000 miles an hour to narrowly miss Earth(00:09:04) NASA astronauts stranded in space until 2025 speak out on ‘uncomfortable’ issues with spacecraft

James Webb Telescope Reveals Stunning Images, SpaceX Polaris Dawn Splashdown Success

The James Webb Space Telescope captures unprecedented detail of star clusters in the Extreme Outer Galaxy. SpaceX achieves another milestone with the successful splashdown of the Polaris Dawn mission. Plus, Iran's satellite launch raises concerns about ballistic missile development. Also, former astronauts share what life is like on the International Space Station.Sources:https://science.nasa.gov/mission/webb/https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/spacex/2024/09/14/after-five-days-in-space-dragon-astronauts-spacex-polaris-dawn-mission-comes-to-an-end/75222242007/https://www.newsweek.com/iran-launches-new-satellite-space-using-technology-feared-west-1953944https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3dv0ddwp7oOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) James Webb Space Telescope(00:03:37) After a mission of firsts, SpaceX Polaris Dawn splashdown to come Sunday(00:06:48) Iran launches new satellite into space using technology feared by West(00:09:36) ISS: What life is like for Nasa astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore

Astronauts Vote from Space, Cosmic Question Mark Discovered, GSA’s Coworking Pilot Program

Stranded astronauts exercise their right to vote from space. A rare cosmic question mark is identified in deep space. The GSA's pilot program on federal coworking spaces shows promise. Join us as we explore these fascinating stories and delve into the wonders of space.Sources:https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/space/3154500/how-stranded-astronauts-vote-from-space/https://www.sciencealert.com/a-giant-cosmic-question-mark-has-been-identified-in-deep-spacehttps://www.yahoo.com/news/stranded-nasa-astronauts-will-vote-in-the-2024-presidential-election-from-space-heres-how-theyll-cast-their-ballot-195104184.htmlhttps://federalnewsnetwork.com/facilities-construction/2024/09/pilot-on-sharing-federal-office-space-looks-promising-but-gsa-has-work-to-do-before-scaling-up/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Here’s how the stranded astronauts will vote from space(00:03:06) A Giant Cosmic Question Mark Has Been Identified in Deep Space(00:05:21) Stranded NASA astronauts will vote in the 2024 presidential election from space. Here’s how they’ll cast their ballot.(00:07:35) Pilot on sharing federal office space looks promising, but GSA has work to do before scaling up

China’s Secretive Space Plane Returns, NASA Satellite Detects Massive Gamma Ray Burst

China's secretive space plane has returned to Earth after a mysterious mission. A tiny NASA satellite, BurstCube, detects its first massive gamma ray burst. Plus, SpaceX's Starship faces delays, and astronaut Anna Menon reads 'Kisses in Space' to her kids in orbit.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/12/science/china-space-plane-intl-hnk/index.htmlhttps://www.space.com/nasa-satellite-detects-1st-massive-gamma-ray-bursthttps://www.space.com/spacex-starship-flight-five-late-novemberhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2024/09/12/polaris-dawn-spacex-astronaut-anna-menon-book-reading/75170617007/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) China’s secretive space plane has returned to Earth. Its mission? Unknown(00:02:50) Tiny NASA satellite detects its 1st massive gamma ray burst(00:06:07) SpaceX's Starship won't be licensed to fly again until late November, FAA says(00:09:06) SpaceX astronaut Anna Menon reads 'Kisses in Space' to her kids in orbit: Watch