Simply Space

SpaceX Delays Starship Launch, Norway Joins Artemis Accords, and China’s Space Traffic Initiative

In today's episode, we explore the delay of SpaceX's Starship Integrated Flight Test 9 due to regulatory and logistical challenges. We also discuss Norway's entry into the Artemis Accords, marking its commitment to international space cooperation. Additionally, we delve into China's ambitious plans for a space traffic management system to address orbital congestion. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-gets-updated-starship-launch-license-but-still-awaits-flight-9-approvalhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8DU2t0tCakhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starship_flight_test_9https://starship-spacex.fandom.com/wiki/Starship_Flight_Test_9https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSiyzNpTv8Yhttps://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-welcomes-norway-as-55th-nation-to-sign-artemis-accords/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/norway-becomes-55th-nation-to-sign-nasa-artemis-accords-for-peaceful-space-explorationhttps://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/more-intl-space-cooperation-now-that-norway-is-55th-artemis-accords-partner/1775611https://opentools.ai/news/welcome-norway-becoming-the-55th-signatory-to-the-artemis-accords-strengthening-global-space-harmonyhttps://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/05/norway-signs-artemis-accordshttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/us-and-china-need-a-space-hotline-for-orbital-emergencies-experts-sayhttps://www.iac2025.org/media/news/space-news-round-up-1-10-may-top-stories-hitting-media-headlines/https://keeptrack.space/space-brief/space-brief-2025-05-18/https://www.globalbrandsmagazine.com/china-space-based-supercomputing/https://swfound.org/news/all-news/2025/05/insight-counterspace-is-a-growth-industry-details-from-swf-s-2025-counterspace-report

Breakthrough in Hypersonic Flight: Talon-A2’s Record-Breaking Test

Discover the latest advancements in hypersonic technology as Stratolaunch's Talon-A2 prototype achieves hypersonic speeds and reusability, marking a significant milestone in aerospace innovation. Plus, learn about SpaceX's expansion plans at Vandenberg Space Force Base and the impact of the recent solar flare. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.overtdefense.com/2025/05/14/stratolaunch-completes-first-flight-of-a-reusable-hypersonic-aircraft-since-1968/https://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=8CF97DEB-7349-4306-BA97-1F3B9F684088https://www.instagram.com/p/DJrvZCSvCZK/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVM0RRpp2O0https://www.space.com/technology/venus-aerospace-debuts-potentially-revolutionary-rocket-engine-with-landmark-1st-flight-video

Satellite Surge and Solar Flares: Navigating Space Challenges

Explore the unprecedented growth in satellite numbers and the challenges it poses, from space traffic to environmental concerns. Delve into the recent powerful solar flare that disrupted global communications and the implications for our technology-dependent world. Plus, learn about the postponed launch of Australia's first homegrown orbital rocket, Eris, and the technical hurdles faced by Gilmour Space. Join us for an in-depth look at the dynamic forces shaping our space endeavors.Sources:https://planet4589.org/space/con/star/stats.htmlhttps://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/our-satellites/currently-flyinghttps://communicationsdaily.com/article/2025/05/14/fcc-space-bureau-reducing-backlog-2505130048?BC=bc_6824dad2e9659https://starwalk.space/en/news/spacex-starlink-satellites-night-sky-visibility-guidehttps://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/launch-roundup-051225/https://news.mit.edu/2025/deploying-practical-solution-space-debris-0514https://keeptrack.space/space-brief/space-brief-2025-05-18/https://swfound.org/news/all-news/2025/05/insight-counterspace-is-a-growth-industry-details-from-swf-s-2025-counterspace-reporthttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/13/3079824/0/en/Satellite-Spectrum-Monitoring-Market-Report-2025-Revenues-Projected-to-Reach-US-6-3-Billion-by-2031.htmlhttps://opentools.ai/news/spacex-set-to-launch-another-batch-of-starlink-satellites-from-floridahttps://www.livescience.com/space/the-sun/the-sun-just-spit-out-the-strongest-solar-flares-of-2025-and-more-could-be-headed-toward-earthhttps://www.sciencealert.com/sun-unleashes-most-powerful-flare-weve-seen-in-2025https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/solar-cycle-25/2025/05/14/strong-flare-erupts-from-sun-4/https://www.space.com/astronomy/sun/strongest-solar-flare-of-2025-erupts-from-sun-sparking-radio-blackouts-europe-asia-middle-easthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecF_Pg1neqMhttps://www.livescience.com/space/the-sun/the-sun-just-spit-out-the-strongest-solar-flares-of-2025-and-more-could-be-headed-toward-earthhttps://www.space.com/astronomy/sun/strongest-solar-flare-of-2025-erupts-from-sun-sparking-radio-blackouts-europe-asia-middle-easthttps://science.nasa.gov/blogs/solar-cycle-25/2025/05/13/sun-releases-strong-solar-flare-21/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hRRuaP-bT0https://opentools.ai/news/solar-showdown-biggest-solar-flare-of-2025-illuminates-the-skieshttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/launch-of-australias-1st-homegrown-orbital-rocket-delayed-indefinitely-due-to-payload-fairing-issuehttps://spaceanddefense.io/gilmour-space-scrubs-eris-launch-for-second-day-in-a-row/https://phys.org/news/2025-05-glitch-delays-australian-rocket.htmlhttps://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/eris-testflight1/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/australias-first-ever-home-grown-orbital-rocket-ready-for-debut-launch-today

Solar Flare Disrupts Communications, Australian Rocket Launch Delayed

In today's episode, we explore the impact of the Sun's most powerful flare of 2025, causing radio blackouts across continents. We also delve into the postponement of Australia's Eris rocket launch due to technical issues. Plus, discover NASA's new flyover visualization of Pluto, offering a breathtaking view of the dwarf planet's landscapes. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.sciencealert.com/sun-unleashes-most-powerful-flare-weve-seen-in-2025https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/solar-cycle-25/2025/05/14/strong-flare-erupts-from-sun-4/https://www.space.com/astronomy/sun/strongest-solar-flare-of-2025-erupts-from-sun-sparking-radio-blackouts-europe-asia-middle-easthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPdQGFvJz88https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecF_Pg1neqMhttps://spaceanddefense.io/gilmour-space-scrubs-eris-launch-for-second-day-in-a-row/https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/eris-testflight1/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/australias-first-ever-home-grown-orbital-rocket-ready-for-debut-launch-todayhttps://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/launch-roundup-051225/https://www.gspace.com/post/testflight1-postponed-following-pre-launch-anomalyhttps://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250518.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DPEzAxz2HQhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nasas-astronomy-picture-of-the-day/id491919974https://www.astro.cz/apod/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europa_(moon)

Solar Flare Disrupts Communications, Gilmour Space Launch Delayed

In today's episode, we delve into the strongest solar flare of 2025 causing widespread radio blackouts. We also cover the postponement of Gilmour Space's rocket launch due to a technical glitch, and explore NASA's Pandora mission's progress in exoplanet research. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/launch-of-australias-1st-homegrown-orbital-rocket-delayed-indefinitely-due-to-payload-fairing-issuehttps://spaceanddefense.io/gilmour-space-scrubs-eris-launch-for-second-day-in-a-row/https://www.spaceconnectonline.com.au/launch/6553-gilmour-postpones-rocket-launch-after-electrical-faulthttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/australias-first-ever-home-grown-orbital-rocket-ready-for-debut-launch-todayhttps://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-17th-of-may-2025https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/programs/exoplanet-exploration-news/https://www.ptpintcast.com/redefining-success-in-pt-clinic-concierge-and-career-freedom/https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g34515-d26305651-Walt_Disney_World_Resort_Base_Ticket-Orlando_Florida.htmlhttps://kristjanesperanto.github.io/MagicMirror-3rd-Party-Modules/https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g34515-d26305695-Walt_Disney_World_Park_Hopper_Plus_Tickets-Orlando_Florida.html

Solar Flares, Voyager 1 Revival, and Martian Auroras: Space Marvels Unveiled

Explore the latest space phenomena as we discuss a powerful X2.7 solar flare, NASA's successful reactivation of Voyager 1's thrusters after 20 years, and the historic observation of auroras on Mars by the Perseverance rover. Join us for an exciting journey through recent astronomical discoveries and their implications for future space exploration.Sources:https://www.sciencealert.com/sun-unleashes-most-powerful-flare-weve-seen-in-2025https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/solar-cycle-25/2025/05/14/strong-flare-erupts-from-sun-4/https://watchers.news/2025/05/14/major-x2-7-solar-flare-erupts-active-region-4087/https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/strongest-solar-flare-2025-20326847.phphttps://www.ndtv.com/science/blackouts-around-the-world-as-strongest-solar-flare-of-2025-hits-earth-experts-say-more-to-come-8421113https://hackaday.com/2025/05/15/voyager-1s-primary-thrusters-revived-before-dsn-command-pause/https://www.iflscience.com/after-21-years-voyager-1-fires-its-thrusters-again-thanks-to-long-distance-servicing-79235https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/15/voyager_1_survives_with_thruster_fix/https://www.earth.com/news/voyager-1s-thrusters-brought-back-to-life-after-21-years/https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/05/voyager-1-makes-an-incredible-comeback-2/https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/perseverance-mars-rover-becomes-1st-spacecraft-to-spot-auroras-from-the-surface-of-another-worldhttps://petapixel.com/2025/05/15/the-first-ever-picture-of-aurora-lights-on-mars-captured-by-perseverance-rover/https://www.sciencenews.org/article/perseverance-picture-martian-aurorahttps://physicsworld.com/a/this-is-what-an-aurora-looks-like-on-mars/https://www.livescience.com/space/mars/lights-on-mars-nasa-rover-photographs-visible-auroras-on-red-planet-for-the-first-time

Solar Flare Sparks Radio Blackouts, Coldest Exoplanet Found, Starbase Becomes a City

In today's episode, we explore the Sun's most powerful solar flare of the year, causing temporary radio blackouts across several regions. Discover the coldest exoplanet ever observed by the James Webb Space Telescope, offering new insights into planetary evolution. Plus, SpaceX's Starbase officially becomes a city in Texas, marking a significant milestone in regional development. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.iflscience.com/blackouts-around-the-world-as-x-class-solar-flare-hits-earth-79207https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/strongest-solar-flare-2025-20326847.phphttps://science.nasa.gov/blogs/solar-cycle-25/2025/05/14/strong-flare-erupts-from-sun-4/https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/archive/2025/05/14/xray.htmlhttps://watchers.news/2025/05/14/major-x2-7-solar-flare-erupts-active-region-4087/https://www.rdworldonline.com/how-cold-can-a-planet-get-webbs-new-data-set-the-bar-at-186-k-for-wd-1856-b/https://orbitaltoday.com/2025/05/09/scientists-have-uncovered-the-coldest-exo-planet-on-record-using-jwst/https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/jwst-sees-a-unique-mini-neptune-the-first-to-match-predictions/https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/direct-images-exoplanetshttps://universemagazine.com/en/super-earth-and-mini-neptune-astronomers-discover-two-exoplanets-in-a-sun-like-star/https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025/5/14/upzonedpod-a-strong-towns-view-of-the-new-spacex-company-townhttps://mix941kmxj.com/ixp/192/p/new-texas-city-starbase/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX_Starbasehttps://www.instagram.com/p/DJkIHe3u4Qh/

Japan’s Lunar Leap, Mars’ Thermal Glimpse, and Hypersonic Breakthroughs

In today's episode, we delve into Japan's 'Resilience' lunar lander's successful entry into lunar orbit, setting the stage for a historic touchdown. We also explore NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft capturing a stunning thermal image of Mars, offering insights for its future mission to Jupiter's moon Europa. Plus, Stratolaunch's Talon-A2 vehicle achieves a milestone in reusable hypersonic technology. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/japans-resilience-moon-lander-arrives-in-lunar-orbit-ahead-of-historic-touchdown-tryhttps://phys.org/news/2025-05-private-japanese-lunar-lander-orbit.htmlhttps://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/japan-ispace-lunar-lander-orbit-around-moon-resilencehttps://www.visiontimes.com/2025/05/12/japanese-moon-lander-reaches-lunar-orbit-ahead-of-june-landing.htmlhttps://orbitaltoday.com/2025/05/08/japans-resilience-lunar-lander-now-in-orbit-gears-up-for-june-touchdown/https://universemagazine.com/en/europa-clipper-probe-illuminated-mars-in-the-infrared-spectrum-from-an-altitude-of-880-km/https://www.techexplorist.com/nasa-europa-clipper-captured-infrared-images-red-planet/99356/https://news.asu.edu/20250512-science-and-technology-nasas-europa-clipper-snaps-infrared-image-mars-asu-instrument-e-themishttps://www.marsdaily.com/reports/Europa_Clipper_Conducts_Critical_Mars_Flyby_for_Instrument_Calibration_999.htmlhttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Europa_Clipper_Conducts_Critical_Mars_Flyby_for_Instrument_Calibration_999.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xTvKx5uCKghttps://www.compositesworld.com/news/stratolaunch-completes-repeated-talon-a2-hypersonic-flight-recoveryhttps://www.airframer.com/news_story.html?report=34008https://www.outkick.com/culture/talon-a2-test-flights-hypersonichttps://www.satnow.com/news/details/3261-ursa-major-s-hadley-engine-powers-talon-a2-to-sustained-hypersonic-speeds-with-recovery

Spacecraft Misidentification, SPHEREx’s Cosmic Mission, and ELT’s Construction Milestones

Join us as we clarify the confusion surrounding the Soviet-era Kosmos spacecraft, delve into NASA's SPHEREx mission's ambitious goals, and explore the construction progress of the Extremely Large Telescope in Chile. Discover how these developments are shaping the future of space exploration and astronomical research.Sources:https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/doomed-soviet-spacecraft-kosmos-482-could-hit-earth-tonight-heres-whenhttps://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-10th-of-may-2025https://www.capeandislands.org/2025-05-12/a-soviet-era-space-probe-crashed-back-to-earth-after-more-than-50-years-in-orbithttps://colitco.com/kosmos-482-earth-reentry-2025/https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/spherex-starts-scanning-entire-sky/https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/spherex-punch-update/https://www.astronomy.com/observing/nasas-spherex-space-telescope-makes-its-debut/https://opentools.ai/news/nasas-spherex-telescope-begins-mapping-the-universe-in-3d-using-infrared-lighthttps://www.theresearchers.us/2025/05/12/nasas-new-telescope-to-chart-the-most-vivid-map-of-the-cosmos-ever-created/https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/255507537131/https://elt.eso.orghttps://scitechdaily.com/watch-the-worlds-largest-telescope-rise-beneath-a-river-of-stars/https://scitechdaily.com/30-minutes-to-the-top-climbing-the-worlds-largest-telescope-in-the-atacama-desert/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/worlds-largest-telescope-rises-in-chile-set-to-unlock-the-mysteries-of-the-cosmos/articleshow/121086316.cms

Kosmos 482’s Final Descent and NASA’s Artemis 2 Milestone

In today's episode, we explore the dramatic reentry of the Soviet-era Kosmos 482 spacecraft after 53 years in orbit, and its crash into the Indian Ocean. We also cover NASA's receipt of the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis 2 mission, marking a pivotal step towards a crewed lunar journey. Plus, NASA astronaut Don Pettit's return from the ISS at 70, setting a new age record for space missions. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/soviet-spacecraft-kosmos-482-crashes-back-to-earth-disappearing-into-indian-ocean-after-53-years-in-orbithttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/old-soviet-venus-landers-fall-to-earth-will-be-no-ordinary-space-junk-crash-heres-whyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymYyQSAnDVshttps://blogs.esa.int/rocketscience/2025/05/07/reentry-prediction-soviet-era-venera-venus-lander-cosmos-482-descent-craft/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasa-gets-keys-to-orion-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-7-2025https://www.friendsofnasa.org/2025/05/nasa-artemis-ii-orion-moon-spacecraft_6.htmlhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DJRx7M5P-Ho/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJXXG-Wz2_N/https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Orion/Handing_over_European_Service_Module_for_Artemis_IIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYZvXYNz8RUhttps://www.nasa.gov/2025-news-releases/https://www.instagram.com/cnn/p/DIo5mz8JZhs/?api=WhatsApp%E8%B6%85%E9%93%BE%E7%BE%A4%E5%8F%91%F0%9F%92%B0-%5B%E8%AE%A4%E5%87%86%E5%A4%A9%E5%AE%87TG%3A%40cjhshk199937%5D-%E5%8D%8F%E8%AE%AE%E5%8F%B7%E6%89%B9%E5%8F%91%E5%87%BA%E5%94%AEWS%E4%BA%91%E6%8E%A7%E5%8D%8F%E8%AE%AE%E6%B3%A8%E5%86%8C%E5%99%A8%2FWS%E4%BA%91%E6%8E%A7%E7%BE%A4%E5%8F%91%E5%B7%A5%E5%85%B7.jlbzhttps://www.instagram.com/indiatoday/reel/DIvwul9ppgi/?api=%E9%A9%AC%E6%9D%A5%E8%A5%BF%E4%BA%9A%E9%AB%98%E6%B8%8A%E7%BA%A6%E7%82%AEWhatsApp%EF%BC%9A601168119942%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F%E5%85%BC%E8%81%8C.fjiwhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DJb-RvsuQwb/https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJc_cVNBk7i/https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/extended-astronaut-missions/https://www.instagram.com/p/DJZZnBFTJnM/https://www.nasa.gov/2025-news-releases/https://www.instagram.com/reel/DITodGfinky/