Simply Space

SpaceX Launches Starlink Mission, Space Force’s Hollywood Connection, Pentagon Urges Commercial Space Integration

SpaceX successfully launches the Starlink 10-6 mission from Kennedy Space Center. The Space Force collaborates with Hollywood in the film 'Fly Me to the Moon'. Pentagon advisory panel urges integration of commercial space tech for military use. Utah-built rocket boosters launch Atlas V rocket into deep space.Sources:https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/spacex/2024/08/02/spacex-launches-falcon-9-rocket-from-fairing-booster-39a-starlink-kennedy-space-center-florida/74619333007/https://responsiblestatecraft.org/fly-me-to-the-moon/https://spacenews.com/pentagon-advisory-panel-urges-integration-of-commercial-space-tech-for-military-use/https://kslnewsradio.com/2122256/utah-rocket-boosters-atlas-v-payload/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Mid-night rumble: SpaceX launches Starlink mission from Kennedy Space Center, Florida(00:03:10) Pentagon advisory panel urges integration of commercial space tech for military use(00:06:23) Utah-built rocket boosters launch Atlas V rocket, payload into deep space

ATLAS Space Operations Rapidly Onboards TROPICS Spacecraft, Noctilucent Clouds Linked to Space Launches

ATLAS Space Operations completes rapid onboarding of critical TROPICS spacecraft. Space launches contribute to the increased sightings of noctilucent clouds. Also, NC Central University contributes to the next space telescope and Hubble spots a stunning spiral galaxy in the 'Little Lion'.Sources:https://finance.yahoo.com/news/atlas-space-operations-completes-rapid-050100613.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/aug/01/weatherwatch-space-rockets-helping-trigger-noctilucent-cloudshttps://www.wnct.com/news/space/nc-central-university-helps-to-contribute-to-next-space-telescope/https://www.space.com/hubble-classic-spiral-galaxy-ngc3430Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) ATLAS Space Operations Completes Rapid Onboarding of Critical TROPICS Spacecraft(00:03:21) Weatherwatch: Space rockets helping trigger noctilucent clouds(00:06:09) NC Central University helps to contribute to next space telescope(00:09:31) Hubble spots a stunning spiral galaxy shining in the 'Little Lion' (image)

Innovative Solutions for Space Debris and Communication Breakthroughs

Astroscale and JAXA collaborate on a mission to remove space debris. NASA engineers develop a groundbreaking laser communications system. China's space startups face challenges. Astronauts repair NASA's NICER mission on the space station.Sources:https://www.universetoday.com/167978/space-debris-from-every-angle/https://www.wkyc.com/article/tech/science/aerospace/cleveland-based-nasa-team-tests-space-communications-system-lake-erie/95-8bb923f8-9067-4fbc-ace0-381223713824https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/commercial-space/china-leans-startups-drive-its-space-ambitionhttps://phys.org/news/2024-07-kit-nasa-nicer-mission-space.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Space Debris From Every Angle(00:04:06) Cleveland-based NASA team tests space communications system over Lake Erie(00:06:25) China Leans Into Startups To Drive Its Space Ambition(00:09:52) Repair kit for NASA's NICER mission heading to space station

Starris Launches Revolutionary Space Systems, SpaceX Moves Splashdowns, and Sotheby’s Expands in Hong Kong

Introducing Starris: Optimax Space Systems, a game-changer in the commercialization of space. SpaceX makes a significant change to its recovery operations. Discover a captivating astronaut photo of the Sulaiman Mountains in Pakistan. Sotheby's opens a new retail outpost in Hong Kong. Join us as we explore the future of space technology, space debris challenges, geological wonders from space, and the intersection of art and luxury in Asia.Sources:https://spacenews.com/announcing-the-launch-of-starris-optimax-space-systems-lifting-precision-optical-payloads-from-idea-to-orbit-in-one-year/https://www.clickorlando.com/video/news/2024/07/29/spacex-moves-splashdowns-because-of-space-debris/https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/weather/earth-from-space-wall-of-haze-gets-trapped-behind-mountains-near-throne-of-solomon-in-pakistanhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/07/29/style/hong-kong-sothebys-new-exhibition-and-retail-space-intl-hnk/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Announcing the launch of Starris: Optimax Space Systems, lifting precision optical payloads from idea to orbit in one year(00:03:41) SpaceX moves splashdowns because of space debris(00:06:32) Earth from space: Wall of haze gets trapped behind mountains near 'Throne of Solomon' in Pakistan(00:09:21) Sotheby’s expands Hong Kong footprint with cavernous new exhibition and retail space

Space-Based Energy Grid and Daring Journey to Jupiter

Star Catcher outlines a world-first space-based energy grid. The JUICE probe attempts a daring manoeuvre on its way to Jupiter. Plus, witness the awe-inspiring power of the Park fire captured from space. Also, the International Space Station crew celebrates the start of the Paris Olympics in zero gravity.Sources:https://newatlas.com/energy/world-first-space-based-energy-grid-star-catcher/https://cosmosmagazine.com/space/exploration/juice-jupiter-slingshot/https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-28/satellite-video-park-fire-burning-from-spacehttps://www.yahoo.com/news/international-space-station-crew-celebrate-062353640.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) World-first space-based energy grid outlined by Star Catcher(00:03:21) JUICE probe to attempt world-first manoeuvre on its way to Jupiter(00:05:50) Jaw-dropping satellite video shows Park fire burning from space(00:07:59) International Space Station crew celebrate start of Paris Olympics with their own Games in zero gravity

Gene Editing for Space Travel, Max Space’s Innovative Habitats, Dwyane Wade’s Space Jam Comparison, and AI for Space Junk Prevention

Genetically enhanced humans may be the future of space travel. Max Space reinvents expandable habitats with a 17th-century twist, launching in 2026. Dwyane Wade compares Victor Wembanyama dunk to Michael Jordan in Space Jam. NASA's next-gen space station may resemble a balloon animal, per Sierra Space.Sources:https://www.sciencealert.com/genetically-enhanced-humans-may-be-the-future-of-space-travelhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/27/max-space-reinvents-expandable-habitats-with-a-17th-century-twist-launching-in-2026/https://www.si.com/nba/heat/dwyane-wade-compares-victor-wembanyama-dunk-to-michael-jordan-in-space-jam-01j3tfsr6g2shttps://www.usatoday.com/videos/tech/2024/07/26/expandable-next-gen-space-station-via-sierra-space/74565197007/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Genetically Enhanced Humans May Be The Future of Space Travel(00:03:22) Max Space reinvents expandable habitats with a 17th-century twist, launching in 2026(00:06:16) Dwyane Wade Compares Victor Wembanyama Dunk To Michael Jordan In Space Jam(00:08:31) NASA's next-gen space station may resemble a balloon animal, per Sierra Space

Astronaut Olympics in Space, Troubles with Boeing’s Starliner, and 3D Printed Liver Tissue Experiment

NASA astronauts hold their own Summer Olympics in space. NASA nears decision on what to do with Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft. Wake Forest University researchers test the bounds of modern medicine with 3D printed liver tissue in space. NASA's next-gen space station may resemble a balloon animal, per Sierra Space.Sources:https://www.space.com/nasa-astronauts-summer-olympics-2024-iss-videohttps://arstechnica.com/space/2024/07/nasa-nears-decision-on-what-to-do-with-boeings-troubled-starliner-spacecraft/https://www.wxii12.com/article/wake-forest-university-researchers-testing-modern-medicine-in-space-3d-printed-liver-tissue/61712489https://www.usatoday.com/videos/tech/2024/07/26/expandable-next-gen-space-station-via-sierra-space/74565197007/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) NASA astronauts hold their own Summer Olympics in space (video)(00:02:50) NASA nears decision on what to do with Boeing’s troubled Starliner spacecraft(00:06:01) To Infinity and Beyond: How Wake Forest University researchers are testing the bounds of modern medicine, with 3D printed liver tissue(00:08:06) NASA's next-gen space station may resemble a balloon animal, per Sierra Space

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Cleared for Launch, NASA Astronauts Stuck at ISS

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket gets the green light to return to space, while NASA astronauts remain stuck at the International Space Station due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner capsule. This episode covers the latest developments in space exploration, including the resolution of the Falcon 9 failure and the ongoing efforts to fix the Starliner. Join us as we delve into the resilience of SpaceX and the challenges faced by astronauts in space.Sources:https://www.yahoo.com/tech/spacexs-falcon-9-cleared-authorities-024250602.htmlhttps://arstechnica.com/space/2024/07/rocket-delivered-to-launch-site-for-first-human-flight-to-the-moon-since-1972/https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20240725-nasa-says-astronauts-stuck-at-space-station-until-troubled-boeing-capsule-can-be-fixedhttps://www.space.com/spacex-finds-cause-falcon-9-rocket-failureOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:46) SpaceX's Falcon 9 cleared to return to space, FAA says(00:03:40) Rocket delivered to launch site for first human flight to the Moon since 1972(00:06:53) NASA says astronauts stuck at space station until troubled Boeing capsule can be fixed(00:10:47) SpaceX finds cause of Falcon 9 failure, eyes return to flight as soon as July 27

JWST Captures Coldest Exoplanet, NASA’s Laser Communication Milestone

The James Webb Space Telescope directly images its coldest exoplanet target yet. NASA achieves a groundbreaking milestone by using laser communications to stream 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International Space Station (ISS). Join us as we explore these remarkable discoveries and their implications for our understanding of exoplanets and the future of space exploration.Sources:https://www.space.com/super-jupiter-james-webb-space-telescopehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/7/24/24205469/nasa-lasers-lcrd-optical-communication-international-space-stationhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/24/star-catcher-wants-to-build-a-space-power-grid-to-supercharge-orbital-industry/https://phys.org/news/2024-07-nasa-streams-4k-video-aircraft.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) James Webb Space Telescope directly images its coldest exoplanet target yet(00:03:21) NASA fired its space lasers to communicate with the ISS(00:07:02) Star Catcher wants to build a space power grid to supercharge orbital industry(00:10:34) NASA streams first 4K video from aircraft to space station and back

Nasa’s Crucial Announcement, Chandra’s 25th Anniversary, Tim Peake Joins UK Space Mission

Nasa and Boeing to make an important announcement about Sunita Williams's return from space. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory with breathtaking images. Astronaut Tim Peake joins Axiom Space and UK Space Agency mission team. Plus, Ocean State Job Lot acquires former Christmas Tree Shop space in Warwick.Sources:https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/sunita-williamss-return-from-space-nasa-boeing-to-make-important-announcement-2571087-2024-07-24https://www.space.com/chandra-25-anniversary-imageshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clwy7dnygvpohttps://pbn.com/ocean-state-job-lot-acquires-former-christmas-tree-shop-space-in-warwick/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Sunita Williams's return from space: Nasa, Boeing to make important announcement(00:03:13) Happy 25th anniversary, Chandra! NASA celebrates with 25 breathtaking images from flagship X-ray observatory(00:06:46) Tim Peake joins Axiom Space and UK Space Agency mission team(00:09:14) Ocean State Job Lot acquires former Christmas Tree Shop space in Warwick