Simply Space

Historic All-Female Space Launch and Uranus’ Day Unveiled

Join us as we explore Blue Origin's groundbreaking all-female crew launch, marking a new era in space tourism and gender representation. Discover the diverse crew members and the mission's significance. Plus, delve into SpaceX's latest Starlink advancements and the precise measurement of a day on Uranus, a breakthrough that could shape future missions. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://earthsky.org/spaceflight/first-all-female-crew-space-blue-origin-new-shepard/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/meet-the-crew-for-blue-origins-upcoming-all-female-spaceflight-with-katy-perryhttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/katy-perry-and-blue-origins-all-female-crew-to-launch-to-space-on-april-14-heres-how-to-watch-live-streaming/articleshow/120233006.cmshttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/blue-origin-set-to-launch-all-female-spaceflight-with-katy-perry-on-april-14https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/how-to-watch-blue-origin-launch-katy-perry-and-crew-to-space-on-a-historic-all-female-spaceflight-on-april-14https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlIF0xDEhHQhttps://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/blue-origin-katy-perry-spaceflight/3815771/https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIZdSE_JD9V/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYUntT7mX7Ihttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starlink-12-17-b1083-kennedy-space-centerhttps://spaceflightnow.com/2025/04/13/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-27-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-cape-canaveral/https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/04/13/spacex-launches-21-starlink-satellites-into-low-earth-orbithttps://www.clickorlando.com/news/space-news/2025/04/12/spacex-to-try-rocket-launch-attempt-saturday-night-from-florida-coast/https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-11-11https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/04/12/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-starshield-satellites-for-the-nro-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-vandenberg/https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-73https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launches-9th-batch-of-proliferated-architecture-spy-satellites-for-us-governmenthttps://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-12-17https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starlink-12-17-b1083-kennedy-space-centerhttps://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-11-11https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/04/10/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-21-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-the-kennedy-space-center-4/https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/04/13/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-27-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-cape-canaveral/https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/04/spacex-roundup-q12025/https://economictimes.com/news/international/world-news/spacex-launches-21-starlink-satellites-including-13-with-direct-to-cell-capability/videoshow/120247127.cmshttps://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-73https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-12-17https://keeptrack.space/space-brief/space-brief-2025-04-13/https://newatlas.com/space/day-length-uranus/https://phys.org/news/2025-04-hubble-uranus-rotation-unprecedented-precision.pdfhttps://www.iflscience.com/lightshow-on-uranus-unlocks-its-rotation-secret-its-day-is-28-seconds-longer-78730https://www.sciencealert.com/we-were-wrong-about-uranus-new-study-solves-long-standing-mysterieshttps://www.sci.news/astronomy/uranus-rotation-rate-13817.htmlhttps://thelifesciencesmagazine.com/uranus-rotation-period-recalculated/https://www.businesstoday.in/visualstories/news/how-uranus-fooled-us-all-28-seconds-that-changed-space-science-224641-11-04-2025https://www.rdworldonline.com/hubble-data-reveals-uranus-day-is-28-seconds-longer-than-scientists-thought/https://www.universetoday.com/articles/hubble-gives-us-an-accurate-measurement-for-uranuss-day-lengthhttps://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/04/Hubble_helps_determine_Uranus_rotation_rate_with_unprecedented_precisionhttps://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/resources/documents/2025-senior-review-of-operating-missions/https://www.nasa.gov/news/recently-published/https://www.livescience.com/space/uranus/scientists-finally-know-how-long-a-day-on-uranus-ishttps://esahubble.org/news/heic2503/https://www.miragenews.com/nasa-expert-discusses-uranus-exploration-in-ep-1442765/https://eos.org/research-and-developments/nasa-science-faces-an-extinction-level-event-with-trump-draft-budget-proposalhttps://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/04/Hubble_helps_determine_Uranus_rotation_rate_with_unprecedented_precisionhttps://www.friendsofnasa.org/2025/04/have-we-been-to-uranus-we-asked-nasa.htmlhttps://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/hubble-helps-determine-uranus-rotation-rate-with-unprecedented-precision/https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIRdeXXKMgw/

Soyuz MS-27: A New Era of International Space Collaboration

Join us as we delve into the successful launch of the Soyuz MS-27 mission, marking a significant milestone in international space cooperation. Discover the diverse crew's journey to the International Space Station, their mission objectives, and the symbolic significance of this expedition. Learn how this mission contributes to our understanding of long-duration spaceflight and the future of space exploration.Sources:https://www.interfax.com/newsroom/top-stories/110829/http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-040825a-soyuz-ms-27-kim-ryzhikov-zubritsky-launch.htmlhttps://spacepolicyonline.com/events/launch-of-soyuz-ms-27-to-iss-apr-8-2025-kazakhstan-147-am-et/https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/new-international-crew-arrives-at-iss-on-soyuz-ms-27/https://www.rocketlaunch.live/launch/soyuz-ms-27https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/04/08/new-crew-lifts-off-aboard-soyuz-rocket-toward-station/https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-sets-coverage-for-crew-launch-to-join-station-expedition-72-73/https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/04/08/new-crew-docks-to-station-aboard-soyuz-spacecraft/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soyuz_MS-27https://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=63520

Amazon’s Project Kuiper: A New Era in Satellite Internet

Amazon is set to launch its first batch of Project Kuiper satellites, marking a pivotal moment in its quest to provide global broadband connectivity. Competing with SpaceX's Starlink, this mission aims to deploy 27 satellites into low Earth orbit, showcasing significant technological advancements. Discover how Amazon plans to revolutionize the satellite internet industry and what this means for underserved regions worldwide.Sources:https://blog.ulalaunch.com/blog/kuiper-1-ula-to-launch-first-operational-satellites-for-amazons-project-kuiperhttps://www.geekwire.com/2025/amazon-ula-satellites-project-kuiper/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/atlas-v-rocket-will-launch-amazons-1st-big-batch-of-project-kuiper-internet-satellites-on-april-9https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/04/03/amazon-targets-april-9-for-launch-of-1st-production-satellites-for-its-project-kuiper-internet-mega-constellation/https://ppc.land/amazons-project-kuiper-satellite-network-advances-toward-first-full-scale-launch/https://256today.com/united-launch-alliance-amazon-project-kuiper-launch-targeting-april-9/https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2025/04/07/first-project-kuiper-launch-set-for-wednesdayhttps://www.telecomstechnews.com/news/project-kuiper-amazon-prepares-first-full-launch-of-satellites/https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/innovation-at-amazon/project-kuiper-satellite-internet-first-launchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnOicTVyUps

Asteroid 2025 BC10’s Close Encounter: Insights and Implications

Explore the recent flyby of asteroid 2025 BC10 and its significance for planetary defense. Learn how astronomers track near-Earth objects and the ongoing efforts to enhance detection and monitoring systems. Join us for an in-depth discussion on the importance of these celestial events for future safety.Sources:https://www.space.com/the-universe/asteroids/watch-potentially-hazardous-asteroid-fly-near-earth-this-weekend-in-this-free-livestreamhttps://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/03/31/potentially-hazardous-asteroid-2025-bc10-close-encounter-an-image-30-mar-2025/https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/webtv/https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/live-asteroids/https://groups.io/g/mpml/messageshttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/spacex-fram2-astronaut-mission-over-earths-poles-launch-webcasthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmR0Xy6WpU8https://spaceweather.com/archive.phphttps://8kun.top/qresearch/res/22865676.htmlhttps://www.spaceweather.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmR0Xy6WpU8https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/live-asteroids/https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/webtv/https://montalk.net/indicators.phphttps://spaceweather.com/archive.phphttps://www.virtualtelescope.eu/tag/barnards-star/https://echo.jpl.nasa.gov/asteroids/goldstone_asteroid_schedule.htmlhttps://www.spaceweather.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHzNdHJvONwhttps://www.virtualtelescope.eu/category/near-earth/page/2/

SpaceX’s Starlink Expansion: 28 Satellites Launched with Reusable Rocket

SpaceX successfully launches 28 Starlink V2 Mini satellites, marking the 19th flight for its first-stage booster. Discover how this mission contributes to global internet connectivity and the significance of reusable rocket technology. Join us as we explore the details and implications of SpaceX's latest achievement in space exploration.Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U3PyK_CnnEhttps://www.rocketlaunch.live/launch/starlink-6-72https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVH4V4OUU2Ihttps://spacelaunchnow.me/launch/falcon-9-block-5-starlink-group-6-72https://news.satnews.com/2025/04/01/spacexs-starlink-group-11-11-and-group-and-6-72-to-launch-on-saturday-from-east-and-west-coast/https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-72https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Falcon_9_first-stage_boostershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Falcon_9_and_Falcon_Heavy_launcheshttps://beblog.net/en/spacex-aims-for-the-heavens-the-latest-starlink-satellites-and-a-19th-rocket-flight/https://www.spacex.com/launches/https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/List_of_Falcon_9_and_Falcon_Heavy_launcheshttps://spacecoastdaily.com/2025/04/watch-live-spacex-set-for-falcon-9-rocket-launch-tonight-from-cape-canaveral-space-force-station/https://boostertracker.comhttps://www.theautochannel.com/mania/all-articles.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCH65vJpxfwhttps://goikedanang.com/dau-la-phuong-phap-ho-tro-hieu-qua-nhat-doi-voi-benh-trao-nguoc-da-day

Asteroid Near-Miss and SpaceX’s Historic Splashdown

In today's episode, we delve into NASA's close monitoring of Asteroid 2024 YR4, initially feared as a 'city-killer,' and its potential lunar impact. We also celebrate SpaceX's Fram2 mission, marking a milestone in private space exploration with its successful Pacific Ocean splashdown. Plus, updates on NASA's Earth observation advancements and challenges. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://www.livescience.com/space/asteroids/james-webb-telescope-takes-emergency-look-at-city-killer-asteroid-2024-yr4-ahead-of-close-encounter-in-2032https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/james-webb-space-telescope-measures-the-size-of-building-sized-asteroid-2024-yr4-revealing-key-details/articleshow/119968593.cmshttps://www.independent.co.uk/space/asteroid-yr4-city-killer-moon-collision-b2727212.htmlhttps://www.universetoday.com/articles/webb-scans-asteroid-2024-yr4-its-60-meters-acrosshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/city-killer-asteroid-2024-yr4-is-no-longer-a-threat-to-earth-but-it-could-collide-with-moon-instead/articleshow/119966951.cmshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/city-killer-asteroid-yr4-path-earth-moon/https://scitechdaily.com/asteroid-2024-yr4-sparks-global-alert-now-it-might-hit-the-moon-instead/https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/04/Webb_snaps_photographs_of_Asteroid_2024_YR4https://webbtelescope.org/contents/media/images/01JQSF5C4CGVMCS3EV9YX6CQARhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mS17Gsy_Tkhttps://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/a-notch-above-a-gimmick-experts-question-scientific-merit-of-billionaires-fram2-space-adventure-around-earths-poleshttps://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/spacex-spaceflight-splashdown-oceanside-friday/3795304/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWBmcRl2UeIhttps://www.space.com/news/live/fram2-spacex-mission-updateshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-fram2-space-tourists-splash-down-earths-poles/https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/03/31/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-fram2-astronauts-to-polar-orbit-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-the-kennedy-space-center/https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=fram2https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/spacex-launches-historic-polar-mission-fram2/https://opentools.ai/news/spacex-fram2-the-first-private-polar-orbit-mission-lands-safely-back-on-earthhttps://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/x-rays-mushrooms-and-more-the-science-riding-on-spacexs-fram2-astronaut-mission-around-earths-poleshttps://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=fram2https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/spacex-launches-historic-polar-mission-fram2/https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/news/earth-science-data-roundup-april-2025https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/17/7/1233https://essd.copernicus.org/data_description_paper.htmlhttps://www.nasa.gov/image-article/infrared-light-reveals-tornados-path/https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/earth-science/articles/10.3389/feart.2025.1517081/epubhttps://cran.r-project.org/web/packages/available_packages_by_date.htmlhttps://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/viewforum.php?f=7https://www.preprints.org/frontend/manuscript/b9f4a1829ea6a071e4d2984100397cb1/download_pubhttps://tryhardguides.com/nyt-connections-answers/https://www.earthdata.nasa.govhttps://nsidc.org/data/user-resources/data-announcementshttps://www.spectralreflectance.space/p/spectral-reflectance-newsletter-114https://nsidc.org/data/user-resources/data-announcements/data-set-updates-new-nasa-earthdata-cloud-access-option-nasa-snowex-2017-available-2-april-2025https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/centers/sedac-daac/learn?page=%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C1https://pace.oceansciences.org/access_pace_data.htmhttps://earthobservatory.nasa.govhttps://www.earthdata.nasa.govhttps://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/newshttps://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/viewforum.php?f=7https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/data/tools/worldview

Amazon’s Project Kuiper: A New Era for Global Internet

Amazon is set to launch its first major batch of Project Kuiper satellites, aiming to provide global high-speed internet. Scheduled for April 9, 2025, this launch marks a significant step in Amazon's $10 billion satellite internet initiative. Discover how this ambitious project plans to compete with SpaceX's Starlink and its potential impact on global connectivity, especially in underserved areas.Sources:https://www.geekwire.com/2025/amazon-ula-satellites-project-kuiper/https://www.foxbusiness.com/fox-news-air-space/amazon-send-fleet-satellites-space-step-provide-internet-service-customershttps://www.theregister.com/2025/04/03/project_kuiper_launch/https://www.cnet.com/science/space/amazon-sets-launch-date-for-project-kuipers-deployment-of-27-satellites/https://blog.ulalaunch.com/blog/kuiper-1-ula-to-launch-first-operational-satellites-for-amazons-project-kuiper

Solar Flare Alert: Potential Geomagnetic Storms Loom

A significant M5.6-class solar flare from sunspot AR4046 raises concerns of geomagnetic storms. Experts discuss the potential impacts on Earth, including disruptions to radio communications and increased solar radiation levels. Authorities remain vigilant as the sunspot rotates into an Earth-facing position, with a 25% chance of an X-class flare in the coming days. Stay informed on how this solar activity could affect aviation, power grids, and satellite operations.Sources:https://earthsky.org/sun/sun-news-activity-solar-flare-cme-aurora-updates/https://videos.space.com/m/dLuXNbQw/sun-blasts-strong-m-class-flare-spacecraft-captures-fireworks?list=6DUiA9a3https://watchers.news/2025/04/01/solar-radiation-storm-reaches-s2-levels-strong-m5-6-solar-flare-erupts-from-ar-4046/https://www.space.com/surprise-x-class-solar-flare-triggers-radio-blackouts-americashttps://watchers.news/2025/03/31/s1-minor-solar-radiation-storm-following-x1-1-flare/https://www.gadgets360.com/science/news/x-class-solar-flare-from-emerging-sunspot-causes-radio-blackouts-across-americas-8039693https://community.spaceweatherlive.com/topic/3854-ar4046/https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/reports/noaa-swpc-alerts-watches-and-warnings.htmlhttps://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/r2-moderate-hf-radio-blackout-event-01-apr-2025https://www.space.com/surprise-x-class-solar-flare-triggers-radio-blackouts-americashttps://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/solar-activity/solar-cycle.htmlhttps://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/archive/2025/04/01.htmlhttps://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/cme-solar-flarehttps://watchers.news/2025/04/01/multi-hazard-storm-system-expected-to-bring-tornadoes-flash-floods-and-snow-to-central-and-eastern-u-s/https://earthsky.org/sun/sun-news-activity-solar-flare-cme-aurora-updates/https://watchers.news/2025/03/31/s1-minor-solar-radiation-storm-following-x1-1-flare/https://watchers.news/2025/04/01/solar-radiation-storm-reaches-s2-levels-strong-m5-6-solar-flare-erupts-from-ar-4046/

SpaceX’s Fram2 Mission Breaks New Ground in Polar Space Exploration

Join us as we delve into SpaceX's historic Fram2 mission, the first private astronaut journey to Earth's polar regions. Discover the mission's scientific objectives, including aurora documentation and microgravity experiments, and learn about the international crew aboard the Crew Dragon Resilience. Plus, get the latest updates on SpaceX's rescheduled Starlink satellite launch, aimed at expanding global internet coverage. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpgQFYIBmn4https://www.space.com/news/live/fram2-spacex-mission-updateshttps://spaceflightnow.com/2025/03/28/fram2-astronauts-arrive-in-florida-ahead-of-polar-spaceflight/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/watch-chilling-1st-views-of-earths-poles-seen-by-spacex-fram2-astronauts-videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So2XrdYEdvQhttps://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-80https://keyt.com/news/santa-maria-north-county/2025/03/31/falcon-9-launch-of-starlink-satellites-from-vandenberg-sfb-scheduled-for-tuesday-afternoon/https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/spacex-rocket-launch-california-starlink/3667538/https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/03/launch-roundup-033125/https://www.space.com/32286-space-calendar.htmlhttps://spaceflightnow.comhttps://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-80https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=62681.0https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/national-news/florida/rocket-launches-in-florida-heres-an-updating-list-of-all-2025-missions-from-cape-canaveral/https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/03/29/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-28-starlink-v2-mini-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-cape-canaveral/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Falcon_9_and_Falcon_Heavy_launcheshttps://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7793https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=62681.0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZCJsfI0uLchttps://www.teslarati.com/spacex-to-launch-15-version-2-mini-starlinks-from-west-coast/https://news.satnews.com/2025/04/01/spacex-delays-april-fools-day-launch-of-starlink-group-11-13-smallsats-now-on-for-thursday/https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-satellites.htmlhttps://www.foxla.com/news/spacex-rocket-starlink-satellites-orbit-southern-california-coasthttps://spacelaunchnow.me/launch/falcon-9-block-5-starlink-group-6-80

Venus to Shine Brightest in April 2025: A Stargazer’s Delight

In this episode, we explore the upcoming celestial event where Venus will reach its peak brightness in late April 2025. Discover why this phenomenon is a must-see for astronomy enthusiasts, with insights on how to best observe the planet's changing phases and tips for capturing stunning images. Join us as we delve into the details of this remarkable astronomical spectacle.Sources:https://www.astronomy.com/observing/april-2025-whats-in-the-southern-hemisphere-sky-this-month/https://starwalk.space/en/news/night-sky-tonight-aprilhttps://miamidaily.life/news/space-journal/observing-venus-at-its-peak-in-2025/https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/blog/what-to-see-stargazing-tips-april-2025/https://universemagazine.com/en/the-lyrid-meteor-shower-and-venus-at-its-peak-astronomical-events-of-april-2025/https://orbitaltoday.com/2025/04/01/look-up-the-best-astronomical-events-happening-in-april-2025/https://www.astronomy.com/observing/sky-this-month-april-2025/https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/sky-at-a-glance/https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/stargazing-tonight-what-see-night-skyhttps://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/visible-planets-tonight-mars-jupiter-venus-saturn-mercury/https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/29/lyrids-and-morning-planets-april-2025-sky-watch-by-dennis-herrmann/https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/?p=591141https://www.instagram.com/starwalkapp/reel/DH41AhbOg5o/https://www.astronomy.com/observing/full-moon-calendar-dates-times-types/https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/the-sky-in-april-2025-by-dee-sharples/https://theorkneynews.scot/2025/03/30/the-sky-above-you-april-2025/https://www.instagram.com/astro4space/reel/DH3d9f5Tk2g/https://particle.scitech.org.au/space/the-sky-tonight-april-2025/https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/t-crb-not-the-only-star-ready-to-blow-meet-u-gem/https://www.instagram.com/akashastronomy/p/DH2vvs0yIrE/celestial-events-april-2025the-solar-system-will-keep-us-looking-up-spacewards-t/