Simply Space

Trouble in Space: Strange Noises on Starliner, SpaceX’s Back-to-Back Success, and a Meteor Shower Created by NASA

A NASA astronaut reports 'strange noises' coming from the troubled Starliner capsule. SpaceX launches back-to-back Falcon 9 rockets and aces 2 landings. Plus, a NASA spacecraft collision may have created a meteor shower that will last for 100 years. Experts also question Boeing's space business after Starliner failures.Sources:https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/nasa-astronaut-stuck-space-reports-strange-noises-coming-from-troubled-starliner-capsulehttps://www.space.com/spacex-back-to-back-rocket-launches-landings-after-booster-touchdown-failurehttps://www.cnn.com/2024/08/31/science/dimorphos-dart-impact-debris-meteor-shower/index.htmlhttps://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/experts-question-boeing-s-space-business-after-starliner-failures/7763026.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:46) NASA astronaut stuck in space reports ‘strange noises’ coming from troubled Starliner capsule(00:03:36) SpaceX launches back-to-back Falcon 9 rockets within 65 minutes and aces 2 landings days after a failed booster touchdown(00:06:04) NASA spacecraft collision may have created a meteor shower that will last for 100 years(00:08:42) Experts Question Boeing's Space Business after Starliner Failures

SpaceX’s Back-to-Back Rocket Launches and Moon VR Simulations

SpaceX successfully launches back-to-back Falcon 9 rockets within 65 minutes and aces 2 landings. Space scientists invent futuristic VR simulations for Moon astronauts. Plus, the unintended consequences of a NASA mission and an upcoming space exploration fest on Steam.Sources:https://www.space.com/spacex-back-to-back-rocket-launches-landings-after-booster-touchdown-failurehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinholdenplatt/2024/08/31/space-scientists-invent-futuristic-vr-simulations-for-moon-astronauts/https://nypost.com/2024/08/31/world-news/over-2-million-pounds-of-debris-caused-by-nasa-mission-may-create-100-year-meteor-shower/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/steams-space-exploration-fest-kicks-off-deals-and-demos-on-september-2ndOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:46) SpaceX launches back-to-back Falcon 9 rockets within 65 minutes and aces 2 landings days after a failed booster touchdown(00:03:18) Space Scientists Invent Futuristic VR Simulations For Moon Astronauts(00:05:48) Over 2 million pounds of space debris caused by NASA mission may...(00:08:21) Steam's Space Exploration Fest kicks off deals and demos on September 2nd

NASA Funds Intuitive Machines’ Moon Mission, General Dynamics Secures Satellite Ground Systems Contract

NASA gives Intuitive Machines $117 million for a 2027 mission to the moon's south pole. General Dynamics secures a $491 million contract extension from the Space Development Agency. Plus, SpaceX plans a rocket launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base, and ABL Space Systems announces layoffs following a rocket test failure.Sources:https://www.space.com/nasa-intuitive-machines-moon-mission-2027https://spacenews.com/general-dynamics-secures-491-million-contract-extension-from-space-development-agency/https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/spacex-rocket-launch-planned-friday-night-at-vandenberg-space-force-basehttps://spacenews.com/abl-space-systems-lays-off-staff/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) NASA gives Intuitive Machines $117 million for 2027 mission to moon's south pole(00:03:02) General Dynamics secures $491 million contract extension from Space Development Agency(00:06:01) SpaceX rocket launch planned Friday night at Vandenberg Space Force Base(00:08:50) ABL Space Systems lays off staff

Blue Origin Sets Record, BloomBars Fights for Survival, James Webb Telescope Makes Groundbreaking Discovery, NASA Uncovers Hidden Atmospheric Force

Blue Origin launches youngest woman beyond Kármán line, setting a new record. BloomBars, an art space in Columbia Heights, faces financial struggles and foreclosure. James Webb telescope spots six enormous 'rogue planets' tumbling through space without a star. NASA discovers a hidden atmospheric force driving particles into space. Join 'Simply Space' as we explore these captivating stories and delve into the implications for space exploration, art communities, our understanding of the cosmos, and the forces shaping our planet.Sources:https://www.space.com/blue-origin-launches-youngest-woman-karman-linehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/08/29/bloombars-an-art-space-where-people-blossom-is-dying-vine/https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/james-webb-telescope-spots-6-enormous-rogue-planets-tumbling-through-space-without-a-starhttps://gizmodo.com/nasa-discovers-hidden-atmospheric-force-driving-particles-into-space-2000492493Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) New record: Blue Origin launches youngest woman beyond Kármán line(00:04:13) Column | BloomBars, an art space where people blossom, is dying on the vine(00:06:41) James Webb telescope spots 6 enormous 'rogue planets' tumbling through space without a star(00:09:39) NASA Discovers Hidden Atmospheric Force Driving Particles Into Space

Blue Origin Launches NS-26 Mission, Detroit Grocery Store Supports Community

Watch Blue Origin launch its NS-26 space tourism mission today. Detroit's Neighborhood Grocery offers refrigerated space for homes without power. Plus, Astrobotic's lunar lander failure and plans for a future attempt. Also, exploring alternative approaches to governmental gridlock in a thought-provoking opinion piece.Sources:https://www.space.com/blue-origin-ns-26-suborbital-space-tourism-launchhttps://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/detroit-grocery-store-offers-refrigerated-space-for-homes-without-power/https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/08/astrobotics-lander-didnt-make-it-to-the-moon-because-of-a-failed-valve/https://www.startribune.com/readers-write-governmental-gridlock-state-fair-abortion-getting-stuck-in-space/601132588Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Watch Blue Origin launch NS-26 space tourism mission today(00:03:28) Detroit grocery store offers refrigerated space for homes without power(00:05:19) Astrobotic’s lander didn’t make it to the Moon because of a failed valve(00:08:03) Readers Write: Governmental gridlock, State Fair, abortion, getting stuck in space

Lockheed Martin’s Inflatable Space Structures and US Space Program Resilience

Lockheed Martin invests in inflatable space structures, revolutionizing habitats and airlocks for future space missions. Stranded ISS astronauts reveal the success of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. Astronomers discover a new 'odd radio circle' near the center of our galaxy. Mexico's severe drought visible from space highlights the devastating consequences on people and wildlife.Sources:https://spacenews.com/successful-airlock-test-lockheed-martin-invests-inflatable-space-structures/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2445420-stranded-iss-astronauts-reveal-the-us-space-programme-is-not-in-crisis/https://www.space.com/odd-radio-circles-meerkat-observatory-star-losing-layershttps://www.businessinsider.com/satellite-landsat-images-mexico-severe-drought-see-from-space-2024-8Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) With successful airlock test, Lockheed Martin invests in inflatable space structures(00:02:58) Stranded ISS astronauts reveal the US space programme is not in crisis(00:07:05) Astronomers discover new 'odd radio circle' near the center of our galaxy(00:09:49) Mexico's draught is so severe you can see the effects from space

Astronauts Stuck in Space, Canada’s Spaceport Collaboration, Robot to Clean Space Junk

NASA astronauts stuck in space as they wait half a year before coming home. Voyager Space collaborates with Spaceport Nova Scotia development. A new robot designed to clean up dangerous 'space junk' in space. Plus, Japan's Space One prepares for a rocket launch after a failed first attempt.Sources:https://www.sciencealert.com/nasa-astronauts-stuck-in-space-to-wait-half-a-year-before-coming-homehttps://spaceexplored.com/2024/08/25/voyager-space-to-collaborate-with-spaceport-nova-scotia-development/https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/new-robot-will-clean-up-dangerous-space-junk-217928773661https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/08/ef698124a635-japans-space-one-to-launch-rocket-in-dec-after-failed-1st-attempt.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) NASA Astronauts Stuck in Space to Wait Half a Year Before Coming Home(00:03:37) Voyager Space to collaborate with Spaceport Nova Scotia development(00:06:42) New robot will clean up dangerous ‘space junk’(00:09:52) Japan's Space One to launch rocket in Dec. after failed 1st attempt

New Robot to Clean Space Junk, NASA Delays Astronauts’ Return

A new robot is designed to clean up dangerous 'space junk'. NASA decides to keep two astronauts, including a Massachusetts native, in space until next year. Also, Boeing Starliner astronauts face an extended stay in space until 2025. Plus, NASA astronauts who will spend extra months at the space station are veteran Navy pilots.Sources:https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/new-robot-will-clean-up-dangerous-space-junk-217928773661https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/nasa-decides-keep-2-astronauts-including-mass-native-space-until-february/OLXKPAWBRJC5FOBKCLOEY4OKJA/https://www.tmz.com/2024/08/24/boeing-astronauts-stranded-2025/https://apnews.com/article/boeing-starliner-astronauts-nasa-space-566cc98e9b77df9c12c4206445c7c112Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) New robot will clean up dangerous ‘space junk’(00:03:35) NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts, including Mass. native, in space until next year(00:06:46) Boeing Starliner Astronauts Stuck in Space Until 2025(00:10:08) NASA astronauts who will spend extra months at the space station are veteran Navy pilots

Vision Loss in Space, Deep-Space Radar in Wales, Space Tower Revival, and Bellevue Student’s NASA Adventure

Local doctors provide research on vision loss during space travel. Space Force deep-space radar to be hosted in Wales under AUKUS agreement. The iconic Space Tower at the Minnesota State Fair is back open. Bellevue student wins NASA space adventure with the SpaceKids Press Squad.Sources:https://www.wrdw.com/2024/08/24/local-doctors-provide-research-vision-loss-during-space-travel/https://defensescoop.com/2024/08/23/space-force-darc-radar-site-wales-cawdor-barracks-northrop-grumman/https://www.kare11.com/article/entertainment/events/minnesota-state-fair/space-tower-back-open-as-owners-celebrate-60-years-at-the-minnesota-state-fair/89-a7b83521-72df-4a65-a730-afc2a9bcfd90https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/blast-off-bellevue-student-wins-nasa-space-adventure/IYYGIWG26ZG3NJH2QZ74FQQEO4/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Local doctors provide research on vision loss during space travel(00:02:47) Space Force deep-space radar to be hosted in Wales under AUKUS agreement(00:05:42) Space Tower back open as owners celebrate 60 years at the Minnesota State Fair(00:07:51) Blast off! Bellevue student wins NASA space adventure

Astronauts Stranded on Space Station, Crucial Milestone for Artemis II

Spacesuits of Boeing-launched astronauts stranded on space station are incompatible with SpaceX craft. Countdown to Artemis II: Crucial rocket component heads to Kennedy Space Center. SpaceX delays launch of Polaris Dawn private spacewalk mission. SpaceX will be first to launch Doritos 'Zero Gravity' chips safe for space.Sources:https://www.foxnews.com/tech/spacesuits-boeing-launched-astronauts-stranded-space-station-incompatible-spacex-crafthttps://dailygalaxy.com/2024/08/artemis-ii-rocket-component-kennedy-center/https://www.space.com/spacex-polaris-dawn-launch-delay-to-august-27https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-first-launch-zero-gravity-doritos-polaris-dawn/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Spacesuits of Boeing-launched astronauts stranded on space station are incompatible with SpaceX craft(00:03:34) SpaceX delays launch of Polaris Dawn private spacewalk mission to Aug. 27(00:06:53) SpaceX will be first to launch Doritos 'Zero Gravity' chips safe for space