Simply Space

Historic Spacecraft Returns, Starlink Expansion, and Artemis 2 Milestone

In today's episode, we delve into the unexpected reentry of the Soviet-era Cosmos 482 spacecraft, marking a significant moment in space history. We also cover SpaceX's successful launch of 28 Starlink satellites, advancing global internet connectivity. Plus, we discuss the handover of the Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft to NASA, a crucial step towards humanity's return to the Moon. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.satcat.com/sats/6073https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=45973.60https://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-10th-of-may-2025https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQtU_6luAJ4https://www.rocketlaunch.live/launch/starlink-6-91https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starlinkhttps://www.rocketlaunch.live/launch/starlink-15-3https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Falcon_9_first-stage_boostershttps://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/DJXXHGPzA2J/https://www.friendsofnasa.org/2025/05/

Lunar Milestones and Cosmic Discoveries: A New Era in Space Exploration

Join us as we delve into the latest breakthroughs in space exploration. ispace's RESILIENCE lunar lander successfully enters lunar orbit, marking a pivotal moment for private lunar missions. Discover NASA's SPHEREx mission, now mapping the universe in unprecedented detail, and explore the 'Space Jaws' event, where a supermassive black hole devours a star. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/japan-ispace-lunar-lander-orbit-around-moon-resilencehttps://phys.org/news/2025-05-private-japanese-lunar-lander-orbit.htmlhttps://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7327https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJWOSmksw3M/https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/resilience-lander-completes-lunar-orbit-injection-for-lunar-landing-in-june/https://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7327https://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7354https://www.universetoday.com/articles/ispaces-resilience-enters-lunar-orbit-itll-try-to-land-in-early-junehttps://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/ispace-achieves-key-milestone-in-lunar-mission-2https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/4823416-ispace-completes-success-7-of-mission-2-milestoneshttps://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/spherex-punch-update/https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/spherex-starts-scanning-entire-sky/https://scitechdaily.com/spherex-switches-on-nasas-infrared-telescope-begins-mapping-the-universe-in-3d/https://www.extremetech.com/science/nasa-spherex-is-online-and-tracking-100s-of-millions-of-galaxieshttps://opentools.ai/news/spherex-nasas-newest-cosmic-explorer-kicks-off-its-3d-sky-mapping-missionhttps://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/hubble-spots-a-black-hole-swallowing-a-sun-100-million-times-the-size-of-ours-2722264-2025-05-09https://news.berkeley.edu/2025/05/08/not-one-but-two-massive-black-holes-are-eating-away-at-this-galaxy/https://science.nasa.gov/asset/hubble/black-hole-tde-at2024tvd/https://www.stsci.edu/contents/news-releases/2025/news-2025-015https://sciencesprings.wordpress.com/2025/05/08/from-hubble-via-the-goddard-space-flight-center-hubble-pinpoints-roaming-massive-black-hole/

Lunar Milestones and Cosmic Discoveries: A Day in Space Exploration

Join us as we delve into the latest achievements in space exploration. ispace's RESILIENCE lunar lander successfully enters lunar orbit, marking a pivotal moment in commercial lunar missions. Discover NASA's SPHEREx space observatory's groundbreaking findings of a soot-like cloud, offering new insights into the universe's mysteries. Plus, don't miss the live coverage of a stadium-sized asteroid's close flyby of Earth. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/japan-ispace-lunar-lander-orbit-around-moon-resilencehttps://spacewatch.global/2025/05/resilience-lander-completes-lunar-orbit-injection-for-lunar-landing-in-june/https://phys.org/news/2025-05-private-japanese-lunar-lander-orbit.htmlhttps://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7327https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/japanese-lunar-lander-enters-moons-orbit/TGEESituEfCcwm9hbOe0eghttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250506576042/en/ispace-Completes-Success-7-of-Mission-2-Milestoneshttps://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng_bw?k=20250506576042https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/resilience-lander-completes-lunar-orbit-injection-for-lunar-landing-in-june/https://ispace-inc.comhttps://unn.ua/en/news/japanese-lunar-lander-resilience-arrives-in-lunar-orbit-it-will-make-a-historic-landing-attempthttps://scitechdaily.com/spherex-switches-on-nasas-infrared-telescope-begins-mapping-the-universe-in-3d/https://petapixel.com/2025/05/02/spherex-space-observatory-begins-mapping-the-entire-sky-in-102-wavelengths-of-light/https://phys.org/news/2025-05-spherex-space-telescope-capturing-entire.htmlhttps://www.techexplorist.com/nasa-spherex-begins-capturing-entire-sky/99251/https://www.moneycontrol.com/science/universe-s-most-colourful-map-on-the-way-as-nasa-s-spherex-space-telescope-begins-capturing-the-entire-sky-article-13011563.htmlhttps://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/05/08/potentially-hazardous-asteroid-612356-2002-jx8-close-encounter-a-new-image-7-may-2025/https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/05/06/near-earth-asteroid-2025-hc-close-encounter-an-image-19-apr-2025/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3U5c8uGQkIhttps://www.spacecalendar.comhttps://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/science/nasa-warns-of-950-ft-stadium-sized-space-rock-heading-our-way-tomorrow-how-close-will-it-get-article-151592715https://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/Space_Safety_at_ESAhttps://thedebrief.org/infrasound-technology-proves-critical-for-planetary-defense-against-threats-from-outer-space/https://phys.org/news/2025-05-space-junk-falling-earth-tracked.html?deviceType=desktophttps://nachrichten.idw-online.de/2025/05/02/space-junk-falling-to-earth-needs-to-be-tracked-meteoroid-sounds-can-helphttps://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/Planetary_Defence/Near-Earth_Object_Coordination_Centre

NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Crisis and DARPA’s Moon Water Hunt

In today's episode, we delve into NASA's efforts to recover the unresponsive Lunar Trailblazer orbiter, a mission critical for mapping lunar water. We also explore DARPA's ambitious LASSO project, aiming to locate water on the Moon with the help of commercial space companies. Plus, the James Webb Space Telescope's latest findings on trans-Neptunian objects reveal new insights into the early solar system. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://opentools.ai/news/can-nasa-resurrect-the-lunar-trailblazerhttps://opentools.ai/news/nasas-lunar-leap-optimizing-control-room-for-upcoming-ipex-missionhttps://laist.com/brief/news/lunar-trailblazer-sets-out-to-find-water-on-the-moonhttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/nasa-still-trying-to-revive-silent-lunar-trailblazer-moon-orbiterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUfvq9A9q_Uhttps://aiaa.org/news/industry-news/https://www.militaryaerospace.com/commercial-aerospacehttps://hype.aero/space/https://www.space.com/news/archivehttps://www.thespacereview.comhttps://www.space.com/astronomy/james-webb-space-telescope/new-jwst-observations-of-trans-neptunian-objects-could-help-reveal-our-solar-systems-pasthttps://webbtelescope.org/contents/news-releases/2025/news-2025-113https://science.nasa.gov/missions/webb/nasas-webb-lifts-veil-on-common-but-mysterious-type-of-exoplanet/https://www.space.com/astronomy/james-webb-space-telescope/james-webb-space-telescope-finds-water-in-the-air-of-exotic-sub-neptune-exoplanethttps://astrobiology.com/2025/05/hot-sub-neptune-exoplanet-toi-421-b-niriss-nirspec-transmission-spectrum.html

Celestial Wonders: Nova Predictions, Starlink Expansion, and Juno’s Jupiter Flyby

Join us as we explore the cosmos with predictions of a rare nova event in Corona Borealis, SpaceX's successful launch of 28 Starlink satellites, and NASA's Juno spacecraft preparing for its 72nd close flyby of Jupiter. Discover the science behind these astronomical phenomena and their implications for our understanding of the universe.Sources:https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/home/videos/whats-up-may-2025/https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/whats-up-may-2025-skywatching-tips-from-nasa/https://news.satnews.com/2025/05/06/spacexs-successful-tuesday-starlink-group-6-92-launch-of-28-smallsats/https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/spacex-rocket-launch-tonight-from-nasas-kennedy-space-center-florida-how-watch-may-6-2025https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-93https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgRMV_wu_TEhttps://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/04/juno-io-jupiter-cyclones/https://www.universetoday.com/articles/juno-continues-to-teach-us-about-jupiter-and-its-moonshttps://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9iu860https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/juno-mission-sheds-light-on-jupiter-s-storms-and-volcanic-activity-on-io-8310584https://www.spacecalendar.com

NASA’s Artemis Overhaul, China’s Satellite Ambitions, and Axiom’s Global Space Mission

Explore the latest in space exploration as the U.S. Office of Management and Budget proposes transformative changes to NASA's Artemis program, potentially reshaping lunar missions. Discover China's ambitious launch of the Long March 12 rocket, advancing its global satellite internet network. Plus, delve into Axiom Space's fourth private mission to the International Space Station, featuring a diverse international crew and groundbreaking scientific research. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2025/05/05/nasas-artemis-ii-orion-spacecraft-ready-for-fueling-processing/https://www.clickorlando.com/news/space-news/2025/05/05/what-happens-to-floridas-space-coast-if-it-loses-artemis-at-kennedy-space-center/https://phys.org/news/2025-05-nasa-orion-artemis-ii-moon.htmlhttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/reshaping-our-return-to-the-moon-trumps-2026-budget-gives-artemis-a-major-facelifthttps://spacepolicyonline.com/news/trump-proposes-6-billion-cut-to-nasa/https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2025/05/05/nasas-artemis-ii-orion-spacecraft-ready-for-fueling-processing/https://www.clickorlando.com/news/space-news/2025/05/05/what-happens-to-floridas-space-coast-if-it-loses-artemis-at-kennedy-space-center/https://phys.org/news/2025-05-nasa-orion-artemis-ii-moon.htmlhttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/reshaping-our-return-to-the-moon-trumps-2026-budget-gives-artemis-a-major-facelifthttps://opentools.ai/news/nasas-ambitious-budget-proposal-boosting-lunar-and-mars-missions-at-a-costhttps://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202505/1333384.shtmlhttps://news.satnews.com/2025/05/04/chinas-monday-launch-of-another-satnet-leo-group-adding-to-broadband-internet-constellation/https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.htmlhttps://www.spacecalendar.comhttps://www.nasaspaceflight.com/schedule/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/next-private-astronaut-mission-to-the-iss-will-launch-on-may-29-with-axiom-spacehttps://aviationweek.com/space/commercial-space/axiom-spaces-fourth-iss-mission-aid-human-space-researchhttps://www.axiomspace.com/mission-blog/ax4-research-recordhttps://aiaa.org/2025/04/30/spacex-to-launch-private-ax-4-astronaut-mission-to-iss-may-29/https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/04/29/houston-based-axiom-space-to-set-record-conducting-the-most-research-activities-benefiting-life-on-earth-beyond/

SpaceX’s Record-Breaking Launch and NASA’s All-Female Spacewalk

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's groundbreaking launch of the largest batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites, highlighting the impressive reusability of their Falcon 9 rocket. We also cover NASA's historic all-female spacewalk, where astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers worked on crucial upgrades to the International Space Station. Join us as we explore these significant advancements in space technology and gender diversity in space exploration.Sources:https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-75https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-84https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/launch/falcon-9-block-5-starlink-group-6-84/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58SRnAXmN0ghttps://www.rocketlaunch.live/launch/starlink-6-84https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/nasa-astronauts-prep-iss-for-new-solar-arrays-on-5th-ever-all-female-spacewalkhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-spacewalk-anne-mcclain-nichole-ayers/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/watch-2-nasa-astronauts-perform-the-5th-ever-all-female-spacewalk-todayhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/nasa-astronauts-prepare-5th-female-spacewalk/story?id=121270736https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/nasa-s-mcclain-ayers-complete-fifth-all-female-spacewalk-prep-iss-for-solar-boost-8313656

Soviet Spacecraft’s Return, Historic Spacewalk, and a Chilling Exoplanet Discovery

Explore the anticipated return of the Soviet Kosmos 482 spacecraft after over 50 years in orbit, delve into the achievements of NASA's all-female spacewalk at the ISS, and uncover the mysteries of the coldest exoplanet ever observed by the James Webb Space Telescope. Join us for these captivating stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/doomed-soviet-spacecraft-tumbling-toward-earth-may-already-have-its-parachute-out-new-images-hinthttps://earthsky.org/space/kosmos-482-soviet-spacecraft-to-fall-to-earth-may-2025/https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/doomed-soviet-satellite-from-1972-will-tumble-uncontrollably-to-earth-next-week-and-it-could-land-almost-anywherehttps://www.iflscience.com/kosmos-482-soviet-unions-failed-venus-probe-is-about-to-slam-into-earth-79013https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/watch-2-nasa-astronauts-perform-the-5th-ever-all-female-spacewalk-todayhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/nasa-astronauts-prepare-5th-female-spacewalk/story?id=121270736https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYwIfccFYdUhttps://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/01/nasa-astronauts-mcclain-and-ayers-exit-station-soon-for-spacewalk/https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/webb-telescope-spots-coldest-exoplanet-orbiting-a-dead-star/storyhttps://www.digitaltrends.com/space/james-webb-coldest-exoplanet/https://universemagazine.com/en/detected-the-coldest-exoplanet-outside-the-solar-system/https://phys.org/news/2025-04-webb-coldest-planet-orbiting-white.htmlhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DJIl1NOtbXG/

NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Struggles, Coldest Exoplanet Found, and Soviet Spacecraft’s Return

In today's episode, we delve into NASA's efforts to revive the Lunar Trailblazer moon orbiter, explore the James Webb Space Telescope's discovery of the coldest exoplanet ever observed, and discuss the impending reentry of the Soviet-era spacecraft Kosmos 482. Join us as we uncover the challenges and breakthroughs in space exploration.Sources:https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/nasa-still-trying-to-revive-silent-lunar-trailblazer-moon-orbiterhttps://opentools.ai/news/can-nasa-resurrect-the-lunar-trailblazerhttps://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/space-news/nasa-to-continue-lunar-trailblazer-recovery-efforts-through-mid-june/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/firefly-aerospace-alpha-rocket-launch-lm-400-lockheed-martinhttps://player.fm/podcasts/Satellitehttps://www.ndtv.com/science/coldest-exoplanet-orbiting-a-dead-star-found-by-scientists-8318351https://universemagazine.com/en/detected-the-coldest-exoplanet-outside-the-solar-system/https://www.universetoday.com/articles/webb-confirms-the-coldest-planet-ever-found-its-orbiting-a-white-dwarfhttps://phys.org/news/2025-04-webb-coldest-planet-orbiting-white.htmlhttps://www.digitaltrends.com/space/james-webb-coldest-exoplanet/https://earthsky.org/space/kosmos-482-soviet-spacecraft-to-fall-to-earth-may-2025/https://economictimes.com/news/international/us/soviet-era-spacecraft-heading-towards-earth-this-month-could-be-a-bad-news-heres-why/articleshow/120834447.cmshttps://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/doomed-soviet-satellite-from-1972-will-tumble-uncontrollably-to-earth-next-week-and-it-could-land-almost-anywherehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DJIEF8SR3L2/https://www.tiktok.com/@astro_alexandra/video/7499589881891409198

NASA’s Silent Moon Orbiter and Historic All-Female Spacewalk

In today's episode, we delve into NASA's efforts to revive the Lunar Trailblazer moon orbiter, which has gone silent since its launch. We also celebrate a milestone in space exploration with NASA's fifth all-female spacewalk, featuring astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers. Additionally, we discuss the FAA's grounding of Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket following a launch failure, impacting future space missions. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/nasa-still-trying-to-revive-silent-lunar-trailblazer-moon-orbiterhttps://opentools.ai/news/can-nasa-resurrect-the-lunar-trailblazerhttps://science.nasa.gov/blogs/lunar-trailblazer/2025/04/30/nasa-focuses-lunar-trailblazer-recontact-efforts-through-mid-june/https://opentools.ai/news/nasas-earthly-moonwalk-mastering-lunar-skills-in-idahohttps://rocketlaunch.org/launch-schedule/spacex/falcon-9https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-spacewalk-anne-mcclain-nichole-ayers/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYwIfccFYdUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDZoQnNvVXghttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/watch-2-nasa-astronauts-perform-the-5th-ever-all-female-spacewalk-todayhttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/faa-grounds-firefly-aerospaces-alpha-rocket-until-failure-investigation-is-completehttps://www.flyingmag.com/firefly-alpha-rocket-grounded-after-in-flight-anomaly/https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/04/firefly-flta006/https://news.satnews.com/2025/04/29/firefly-alphas-stage-separation-anomaly-sends-lockheed-martins-satellite-into-south-pacific-near-antarctic/https://www.independent.com/2025/04/29/firefly-rocket-launched-from-vandenberg-crashes-into-pacific-ocean-north-of-antarctica/