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Episode Summary In today's episode, Anna and Avery cover six major space and astronomy stories: the growing implications of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explosion for NASA's lunar plans; China's surprise maiden flight of the Long March 12B reusable rocket plus the return of the Shenzhou-21 crew; Starship V3 being grounded by the FAA following Flight 12 — with SpaceX's IPO in the balance; the upcoming launch of NASA's Roman Space Telescope and its mission to find 100,000 new exoplanets; new research suggesting Earth remained a global magma ocean for up to half a billion years; and a stunning new Hubble image of galaxy M88 on a perilous journey through the Virgo Cluster.   Story 1 — New Glenn Aftermath: NASA Moon Plans Under Threat Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was destroyed on May 28 during a pre-launch static fire test at Launch Complex 36, Cape Canaveral. As of June 2, the damage to Blue Origin's lunar programme is becoming clear: the Blue Moon Mark 1 lander — scheduled to deliver Moon Base 1 hardware in autumn 2026 — now faces likely delays, and the crewed Blue Moon MK2 timeline may slip as a result. LC-36 is Blue Origin's only orbital pad; rebuilding will take considerable time. NASA had signed a new New Glenn launch agreement for Moon rovers just two days before the explosion. Sources: Space.com, Time Magazine, TechTimes (June 1–2, 2026)   Story 2 — China's Long March 12B Debut + Shenzhou-21 Returns China's new Long March 12B rocket completed its maiden flight on June 1 from Jiuquan, deploying Qianfan constellation satellites in a no-advance-notice launch. The rocket — China's answer to the Falcon 9 — features a 20-tonne LEO capacity, a 5.2m fairing, kerolox propulsion, and dual independent flight computers ('dual brains'). No booster recovery on this flight, but planned for future missions. Developed in just 21 months. In other Chinese space news: the Shenzhou-21 crew (Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, Zhang Hongzhang) returned safely on May 29 after a record 210-day stay aboard Tiangong, landing in a Shenzhou-22 emergency rescue capsule after their original return craft was damaged by a suspected space debris strike. Sources: SpaceNews, Global Times, Xinhua (June 1, 2026)   Story 3 — Starship V3 Grounded: FAA Mishap Investigation Following Flight 12 (May 22), the FAA has formally classified the Starship V3 debut as a mishap and grounded the vehicle. The Super Heavy booster failed its boostback burn and hard-splashed in the Gulf of America; one Raptor Vacuum engine on the upper stage also failed. SpaceX must complete an FAA-overseen investigation before Flight 13. This is Starship's seventh grounding in three years. A July–August return-to-flight window is cited; a booster catch may be skipped on Flight 13. SpaceX's IPO (ticker: SPCX, Nasdaq) was filed May 20 with shares potentially trading from ~June 12. Sources: SpaceNews, Aviation Week, TechCrunch (May 27–June 1, 2026)   Story 4 — NASA Roman Space Telescope: 100,000 New Worlds NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is on track to arrive at Kennedy Space Center in June, with a launch target of early September 2026 — ahead of its May 2027 commitment. Over its five-year primary mission, Roman is expected to discover ~100,000 exoplanets, hundreds of millions of galaxies, and billions of stars, generating a 20,000-terabyte data archive. Its Galactic Bulge Survey will observe ~100 million stars in underexplored Milky Way regions. Roman also features a Coronagraph Instrument to directly image nearby exoplanets and test techniques for future Earth-analogue imaging. Sources: NASA.gov, ScienceDaily, SciTechDaily (June 1–2, 2026)   Story 5 — Earth Was a Lava World for Half a Billion Years A preprint from researchers at the Kapteyn Astronomical Institute (arXiv, June 2026) proposes that Earth's global magma ocean phase lasted up to 500 million years — far longer than previously assumed. Two key factors sustained the molten state: tidal heating from the newly formed, much-closer Moon; and a thick steam atmosphere that acted as a thermal blanket, slowing planetary cooling. The prolonged hot conditions would also have favoured the photochemical production of hydrogen cyanide — a key prebiotic molecule linked to the origin of RNA and amino acids. Sources: Universe Today, Phys.org (June 1, 2026) — preprint on arXiv   Story 6 — Hubble Images M88 on a Perilous Virgo Cluster Journey NASA/ESA Hubble's June 2026 Picture of the Month features Messier 88 (M88/NGC 4501), a spiral galaxy 63 million light-years away in Coma Berenices. M88 is on a long inward journey through the Virgo Cluster, with a supermassive black hole ~100 million solar masses at its core. Ram pressure stripping is already depleting its cold gas reserves, visible as compressed gas on the galaxy's leading edge. In ~200–300 million years, M88 will make its closest pass to M87. Observed as part of Hubble program #18103 (PI: D. Thilker). Sources: NASA Science, ESA, ScienceDaily (May 29–June 1, 2026)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

China has successfully docked its Shenzhou-23 spacecraft with the Tiangong space station, after a dramatic overnight launch from the edge of the Gobi Desert. The mission carries three astronauts into orbit, including the first astronaut from Hong Kong, and one crew member expected to remain in space for a full year, double the usual duration of previous Chinese missions. - Китай успешно состыковал свой космический корабль «Шэньчжоу-23» с космической станцией «Тяньгун» после впечатляющего запуска с края пустыни Гоби. В ходе миссии на орбиту были доставлены три космонавта, включая первого космонавта из Гонконга. Ожидается, что один член экипажа пробудет в космосе целый год, что вдвое превышает обычную продолжительность китайских миссий.Больше историй, интервью и новостей от SBS Russian доступно здесь.Включайте радио в понедельник, четверг и субботу в 12.00 Мельбурн — 93.1 fm, Сидней — 97.7 fm, другие города. Подключайтесь к эфиру на нашем сайте и в приложении SBS Audio app.

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China launched the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft at night from the outskirts of the Gobi Desert and has successfully docked at the Tiangong space station. - Tiongkok meluncurkan pesawat luar angkasa Shenzhou-23 pada malam hari dari pinggiran Gurun Gobi dan telah berhasil merapat di stasiun ruang angkasa Tiangong.

Crew members of the Shenzhou XXI mission, who have spent nearly seven months on board the Tiangong space station, will return to Earth very soon, according to a statement released on Thursday by the China Manned Space Agency.5月28日，中国载人航天工程办公室发布声明称，已在空间站驻留近七个月的神舟二十一号航天员乘组即将返回地球。The three Shenzhou XXI astronauts — mission commander Senior Colonel Zhang Lu, spaceflight engineer Major Wu Fei and payload specialist Zhang Hongzhang — have completed all their assigned tasks and will fly back aboard the Shenzhou XXII crew ship, the statement said.声明称，神舟二十一号三名航天员——指令长张陆大校、航天飞行工程师武飞少校、载荷专家张洪章——已完成全部既定任务，将乘坐神舟二十二号载人飞船返回。Ground recovery personnel at the Dongfeng landing site in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, along with other relevant systems, have been preparing for their return, it added.内蒙古自治区东风着陆场的地面搜救人员及其他相关系统一直在为他们的返回做准备。On Thursday, the Shenzhou XXI astronauts handed over control of the space station to their successors from the Shenzhou XXIII mission — mission commander and spaceflight engineer Colonel Zhu Yangzhu, spacecraft pilot Colonel Zhang Zhiyuan and science payload specialist Lai Ka-ying — who arrived at Tiangong on Monday.5月28日，神舟二十一号航天员完成空间站控制权移交，接棒的是神舟二十三号任务乘组。该乘组于5月25日进驻天宫空间站，成员包括指令长兼航天飞行工程师朱杨柱上校、航天驾驶员张志远上校和科学载荷专家黎家盈。A video clip published by the agency showed the two groups holding a simple handover ceremony on board the space station.中国载人航天工程办公室发布的一段视频显示，两个乘组在空间站内举行了一个简短的交接仪式。Zhang Lu said that he and his crew have been impressed by the teamwork and skills displayed by Zhu's team over the past three days, and he wished them great achievements. "We will wait for your triumphant return, and see you in Beijing," the Shenzhou XXI commander said.张陆表示，过去三天，他和他的乘组对朱杨柱团队展现的团队协作能力和技术水平印象深刻，并祝愿他们取得巨大成就。“我们等待你们凯旋，北京见，”神舟二十一号指令长说道。In response, Zhu said that he and his crew are grateful to the outgoing astronauts for sharing every detail of their experience.朱杨柱回应说，他和他的乘组感谢即将撤离的航天员们分享每一个经验细节。"We also appreciate your professionalism and dedication very much. You guys did your jobs very well. We will learn from your hardworking spirit and valuable experience, and will faithfully carry out our duties," he added.“我们也非常钦佩你们的专业精神和奉献。你们的工作非常出色。我们将学习你们的奋斗精神和宝贵经验，认真履行职责，”他补充道。The Shenzhou XXI team arrived at the space station on Nov 1 as part of China's 16th manned spaceflight and the 10th crewed mission aboard Tiangong.神舟二十一号乘组于11月1日抵达空间站，这是中国第16次载人航天任务，也是第10次天宫空间站载人飞行任务。Zhang Jingbo, a spokesman for the China Manned Space Agency, said the Shenzhou XXI astronauts have achieved good results in several fields, including space life science, materials science, microgravity physics, space medicine and new spacecraft technologies, with cooperation and support from scientists and engineers.中国载人航天工程办公室发言人张静波表示，在科学家和工程师的合作与支持下，神舟二十一号航天员在空间生命科学、材料科学、微重力物理、空间医学以及新型航天器技术等多个领域取得了良好成果。The Shenzhou XXII mission was originally designated to be a manned flight, but was changed into an unmanned emergency response mission in late November after space debris damaged the Shenzhou XX crew ship.神舟二十二号任务原计划为载人飞行，但11月下旬空间碎片损坏了神舟二十号飞船，该任务随后改为无人应急响应任务。Tiangong space station /tjæŋˈɡɒŋ speɪs ˈsteɪʃən/天宫空间站China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) /ˈtʃaɪnə ˈmænd speɪs ˈeɪdʒənsi/中国载人航天工程办公室payload specialist /ˈpeɪləʊd ˈspeʃəlɪst/载荷专家ground recovery personnel /ɡraʊnd rɪˈkʌvəri ˌpɜːsəˈnel/地面搜救人员science payload specialist /ˈsaɪəns ˈpeɪləʊd ˈspeʃəlɪst/科学载荷专家manned spaceflight /mænd ˈspeɪsflaɪt/载人航天unmanned emergency response mission /ʌnˈmænd iˈmɜːdʒənsi rɪˈspɒns ˈmɪʃən/无人应急响应任务

China has successfully docked its Shenzhou-23 spacecraft with the Tiangong space station, after a dramatic overnight launch from the edge of the Gobi Desert. The mission carries three astronauts into orbit, including the first astronaut from Hong Kong, and one crew member expected to remain in space for a full year, double the usual duration of previous Chinese missions.

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China launches three astronauts to Tiangong — including Hong Kong's first-ever taikonaut — on a mission that breaks multiple records. NASA's Psyche probe delivers breathtaking imagery from its Mars flyby. A bizarre 19-day solar radio burst finally gets an explanation. Scientists zero in on the source of the most powerful neutrino ever detected. Two dead stars orbit each other in less than nine minutes. And researchers propose using fungi to turn Martian soil into farmland. It's a big Monday on Astronomy Daily.Story Timestamps•       00:00 — Intro •       02:10 — Story 1: Shenzhou-23 Launches with Historic Crew •       08:45 — Story 2: NASA Psyche's Stunning Mars Flyby Images •       14:20 — Story 3: Record-Breaking 19-Day Solar Radio Burst Explained •       20:30 — Story 4: Source of Most Powerful Neutrino Ever Detected •       26:15 — Story 5: White Dwarf Devouring Its Companion in 8.5-Minute Orbit •       32:00 — Story 6: Mars Fungi Could Fertilise Red Planet Regolith •       37:30 — OutroStory Sources & LinksStory 1: Shenzhou-23 Mission — NPR / Space.com / CGTN (May 24, 2026) Story 2: NASA Psyche Mars Flyby — NASA JPL / Engadget (May 23, 2026) Story 3: 19-Day Solar Radio Burst — Astrophysical Journal Letters / Gizmodo (May 19-22, 2026) Story 4: Neutrino Source — Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics / ScienceDaily (May 24, 2026) Story 5: White Dwarf Binary — The Astrophysical Journal / Phys.org (May 23, 2026) Story 6: Mars Fungi — Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences / Universe Today (May 23, 2026)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

The Shenzhou XXIII crew has entered the Tiangong space station and met with the outgoing Shenzhou XXI astronauts.神舟二十三号乘组已进驻天宫空间站，与即将轮换的神舟二十一号航天员完成会面。The new arrivals — mission commander and spaceflight engineer Colonel Zhu Yangzhu, spacecraft pilot Colonel Zhang Zhiyuan, and science payload specialist Lai Ka-ying — were launched by a Long March 2F carrier rocket at 11:08 pm Sunday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China.此次抵达的航天员分别为指令长兼飞行工程师朱杨柱上校、飞船驾驶员张志远上校以及载荷专家黎家盈。他们于周日晚间 11 时 08 分，搭乘长征二号 F 运载火箭，在中国西北部酒泉卫星发射中心升空。After flying about three and a half hours, their spaceship docked with the front port on the Tianhe core module, the central piece of the Chinese space station, at 2:45 am Monday, according to the China Manned Space Agency.中国载人航天工程办公室表示，飞船在轨飞行约三个半小时后，于周一凌晨 2 时 45 分对接至中国空间站天和核心舱前端端口。Zhu and his teammates then started making preparatory work to enter the space station, which included changing into intravehicular suits from their pressure suits and configuring their spaceship.随后朱杨柱一行人开展进舱准备工作，先后完成舱内航天服更换、飞船状态设置等操作。Meanwhile, their peers in the Shenzhou XXI — mission commander Senior Colonel Zhang Lu, spaceflight engineer Major Wu Fei and payload specialist Zhang Hongzhang — waited inside the connection cabin.与此同时，在轨值守的神舟二十一号乘组 —— 指令长张陆大校、飞行工程师武飞少校、载荷专家张洪章，已在对接舱内等候。After all preparations were done, the Shenzhou XXI team opened a hatch in the connection cabin at 5:13 am to welcome the new team of astronauts, the space agency said in a statement.官方通报称，全部准备工作就绪后，神舟二十一号乘组于清晨 5 时 13 分开启舱门，迎接新一批航天员入驻。The two crews hugged and exchanged greetings before taking a group photo.两组航天员相互致意拥抱，并一同合影留念。This has become the eighth in-orbit gathering of Chinese astronauts, and marks a historic moment for Lai, the nation's first female civilian astronaut and also the first orbital traveller from Hong Kong.这是中国航天员第八次在轨会师，同时也见证历史性一刻：黎家盈成为我国首位平民女性航天员，亦是首位进驻空间站的香港航天员。crew /kruː/n. 全体机组人员dock /dɒk/v. （航天器）对接hatch /hætʃ/n. 舱门civilian /səˈvɪliən/adj. 民间的，平民身份的

The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-23 spacecraft have entered the Tiangong space station and met another astronaut trio, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover.

China has launched the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship, sending three astronauts to its orbiting Tiangong space station. It is the seventh crewed mission of the application and development stage of China's space station.

China launched the Tianzhou 10 robotic cargo mission on Monday morning in Hainan province, sending supplies and propellants to the Tiangong space station.中国于今天上午在海南省执行天舟十号无人货运飞船发射任务，向天宫空间站运送物资与推进剂。The cargo vessel's carrier — a 53-meter-tall Long March 7 rocket — lifted off at 8:14 am from a launch service tower at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan's southeastern coast.这艘货运飞船由高 53 米的长征七号火箭搭载，于上午 8 时 14 分从位于海南省东南沿海的文昌航天发射场发射塔架点火升空。After a short flight, the rocket placed the Tianzhou 10 into its preset low-Earth orbit, and the solar wings on the spacecraft unfolded, marking the successful completion of the launch mission.经过短暂飞行，火箭将天舟十号送入预定近地轨道，飞船太阳翼顺利展开，标志着本次发射任务圆满成功。As the 20th spaceship and the ninth cargo craft to connect with Tiangong, Tianzhou 10 is carrying nearly 6.2 metric tons of mission necessities, science equipment, and about 700 kilograms of fuel.天舟十号是第 20 艘与天宫空间站对接的航天器、第 9 艘货运飞船，本次携带近 6.2 吨任务必需品、科研设备以及约 700 公斤燃料。The cargo includes a new spacewalk suit, a new treadmill and six sets of experimental instruments, which cover scientific experiments in microgravity and fluid physics as well as new spacecraft technological tests.运送物资包含新型舱外航天服、新款跑步机以及六套实验设备，可支持微重力、流体物理领域科学实验及新型航天器技术试验。According to its designers at the China Academy of Space Technology, the Tianzhou 10 is designed to dock with the Tiangong space station for a whole year, making it the longest cargo mission in China's space industry.据中国空间技术研究院研制团队介绍，天舟十号设计在轨停靠天宫空间站一整年，是中国航天史上在轨驻留时间最长的货运任务。Tianzhou 10's predecessor, the Tianzhou 9, undocked from the Tiangong on May 6 after completing a 295-day flight with the space station. It re-entered the atmosphere the next morning under guidance from ground controllers. Most of the spacecraft disintegrated and burned during re-entry, with a small amount of debris falling into designated areas of the ocean, the China Manned Space Agency said.中国载人航天工程办公室表示，天舟十号的前序飞船天舟九号在轨伴随空间站飞行 295 天后，于 5 月 6 日与天宫空间站分离；次日上午在地面测控引导下再入大气层，飞船绝大部分器件在再入过程中解体烧毁，少量残骸落入预定海域。propellant /prəˈpelənt/n. 推进剂；燃料orbit /ˈɔːbɪt/n. 轨道microgravity /ˈmaɪkrəʊɡrævəti/n. 微重力debris /ˈdeɪbriː/n. 残骸；碎片

Fires on the Moon, Interstellar Glaciers, and Mayan Mathematics In this captivating episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson explore a range of extraordinary topics that bridge the gap between the familiar and the cosmic. From the unexpected phenomenon of fires on the Moon to the discovery of interstellar glaciers, and a deep dive into the mathematical brilliance of the Mayans, this episode is packed with insights that will ignite your curiosity.Episode Highlights:- Fires on the Moon: Andrew and Fred Watson discuss NASA's upcoming Flammability of Materials on the Moon Experiment (FM2), designed to investigate how fire behaves in lunar gravity. With safety as a priority, they explore the implications of this research for future lunar habitats and the challenges posed by combustion in a 1/6 gravity environment.- Interstellar Glaciers: The hosts delve into the findings from NASA's SphereX, which has revealed the presence of galactic ice and the building blocks of life within molecular clouds. They discuss the significance of these discoveries for our understanding of water in the universe and the potential for life beyond Earth.- The Mayan Calendar and Mathematics: In a fascinating exploration of ancient knowledge, Andrew and Fred Watson examine new research highlighting the sophisticated mathematical techniques used by the Mayans to predict astronomical events. They discuss how this insight reshapes our understanding of their civilization's intelligence and longevity.- Artemis 2 Records: The episode wraps up with a quirky revelation about the Artemis 2 mission, where the distance between astronauts aboard Artemis and those on the Chinese space station Tiangong set a new record for human separation in space. The hosts reflect on the implications of this milestone for the future of human exploration.For more Space Nuts, including our continuously updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, Instagram, and more. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/about.Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

Rick Fisher reveals China's plans to double the size of the Tiangong space station by 2030. He warns of its military dual-use potential, suggesting the station and Shuntan telescope could serve as orbital "battle stations" for surveillance or strikes, providing China with a significant new strategic deterrent. (11/16)1938 HITLERJUGEND

SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-7-2026.1945 BERLIN.Ian Buruma discusses his book Stay Alive, focusing on his father Leo's 1943 decision to enter mandatory labor in a Berlin factory to protect his parents from Nazi retaliation. The narrative explores Berlin's transition from a striving capital into a city facing bombings, malnutrition, and lice. (1/16)Ian Buruma describes Joseph Goebbels as a master propagandist who used entertainment to distract Berliners from wartime horrors. He explains "unpolitical" as a psychological justification for ignoring Nazi atrocities. The segment also details the complex Nuremberg racial laws used to systematically categorize and persecute Jewish populations. (2/16)Ian Buruma defines the wartime greeting "Stay Alive" and profiles resistors like von Moltke. He discusses jazz guitarist Coco Schumann, who survived Auschwitz by playing in a band while others were executed. The segment also covers the Wannsee Conference, where the "final solution" was organized. (3/16)Ian Buruma details the "U-boats," young Jews living clandestine lives in Berlin without legal papers. He describes the city's descent into lawlessness following the defeat at Stalingrad. Survival became transactional, relying on the goodwill or opportunism of strangers in a society where Hitler was the law. (4/16)Ian Buruma examines the failure of strategic bombing to break civilian morale, which instead fostered solidarity. He recounts his father's letters from a Berlin labor barracks, describing the harsh conditions of malnutrition and vermin. He also highlights diaries showing how individuals navigated the criminal regime. (5/16)Ian Buruma discusses the moral dilemmas of survival, focusing on Stella Kübler, who betrayed other Jews to save her parents from Auschwitz. He asserts that information about the Holocaust was widely available via the BBC and soldiers' letters, meaning that for many Berliners, ignorance was a choice. (6/16)Ian Buruma recounts the final months of the war, dominated by Goebbels' "death cult" propaganda and the film Colberg. He describes the trial of resistor von Moltke, who stood up to the sadistic judge Roland Freisler, and the eventual bombing of the court that killed the judge. (7/16)Ian Buruma details the Soviet occupation of Berlin, characterized by mass looting and rape. He tracks the fates of his book's protagonists: his father Leo narrowly escaped execution by a Russian soldier, while resistance leader Borchardtwas tragically killed by a stray shot after liberation. (8/16)Anatol Lieven analyzes China's diplomatic strategy, noting Beijing's desire for a Trump-Xi summit despite Middle Eastern conflicts. China aims to manage trade tariffs and stabilize Taiwan relations, believing that U.S. involvement in external wars may ultimately weaken American alliances in Asia and strengthen China's regional standing. (9/16)Anatol Lieven analyzes reports of Vladimir Putin operating from bunkers to avoid precision strikes. He discusses Ukraine's emergence as a "drone war startup" and the resulting economic strain. Lieven notes that while the frontline remains frozen, Russian public support for the conflict is beginning to crumble. (10/16)Rick Fisher reveals China's plans to double the size of the Tiangong space station by 2030. He warns of its military dual-use potential, suggesting the station and Shuntan telescope could serve as orbital "battle stations" for surveillance or strikes, providing China with a significant new strategic deterrent. (11/16)Rick Fisher explores the militarization of the Moon, citing Chinese interest in lunar radar and "moon hoppers" for resource discovery. He describes a technological competition with the U.S. involving nuclear power plants, lasers, and satellite constellations intended for both peaceful research and potential offensive or defensive combat. (12/16)Veronique de Rugy critiques government-matched savings plans like the "Trump IRA." She argues these technocratic fixes add to the national debt without addressing core tax code flaws. She highlights how high penalties for early withdrawals and payroll taxes effectively discourage lower-income workers from saving for the future. (13/16)Jim McTague examines the AI boom, noting the high valuation of DeepSeek and its use of black-market chips. He discusses a lawsuit against Character AI for unlicensed medical advice and the economic impact of data centers, which provide local tax revenue but consume significant real estate. (14/16)Ken Croswell describes the Milky Way's structure as a barred spiral galaxy. He explains that the central bar exerts massive gravitational force. This gravity has trapped billions of "Trojan stars" into two vast whirlpools, similar to how Jupiter's gravity captures Trojan asteroids in its orbit. (15/16)Ken Croswell details the discovery of the "Hercules stream," stars resonating with the galaxy's central bar. He notes that as the bar's rotation slows, there is a 20% chance Earth's solar system will join this "exclusive club" of Trojan stars in two billion years, changing our galactic position. (16/16)

The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has released a new video diary offering a detailed look at the daily work of the three Shenzhou XXI astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station, with a focus on a series of advanced aerospace medical experiments conducted 160 days into their mission.中国载人航天工程办公室近日发布了一段新的视频日志，详细记录了神舟二十一号三名航天员在天宫空间站的日常工作，重点展示了任务进入第160天时正在开展的一系列先进航天医学实验。In the video released on Sunday, astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang can be seen conducting a variety of in-orbit tasks. Wearing blue short-sleeved polo shirts, they move with practiced ease between equipment racks, handling samples and inspecting hardware.在4月12日发布的视频中，航天员张陆、武飞和张洪章正执行多项在轨任务。他们身着蓝色短袖POLO衫，在实验设备机柜之间娴熟穿行，处理样本、检查设备，动作从容自如。The crew members remain in good physical condition and continue to work with high coordination and motivation, the CMSA said.中国载人航天工程办公室表示，乘组人员身体状况良好，协作高效，工作热情饱满。The astronaut trio has completed a series of cognitive function and emergency decision-making tests, as part of ongoing efforts to monitor how long-term spaceflight affects human performance in isolation and microgravity, according to the CMSA.据介绍，航天员三人组已完成了一系列认知功能与应急决策能力测试，这些测试是持续监测长期太空飞行在隔离与微重力环境下对人体行为表现影响的重要环节。In the video, a key highlight is the crew's use of a space Raman spectrometer to analyze the metabolic components of urine samples. The data collected will help refine metabolic indicator systems and evaluation criteria for astronaut health during long-duration spaceflight.视频中的一大亮点是航天员使用太空拉曼光谱仪对尿液样本进行代谢成分分析。所采集的数据将有助于完善长期太空飞行中航天员健康的代谢指标体系与评估标准。The three astronauts also collected and froze saliva samples, which will be analyzed on the ground to help researchers study gut flora and digestive function.三名航天员还完成了唾液样本的采集与冷冻保存，后续将在地面进行解析，以帮助研究人员研究肠道菌群与消化功能。The astronauts completed blood sample collection according to experimental plans covering bone metabolism regulation, integrative omics and sleep rhythms in space. They used a centrifuge to process the samples before storing them for return to Earth.航天员按照实验计划完成了血样采集，相关实验涵盖骨代谢交互调控、空间节律与睡眠等方向。他们对血样进行了离心处理后予以保存，待后续随返回舱运回地面。In the field of microgravity physical sciences, the crew replaced samples in the fluid physics experiment cabinet, exchanged burners and gas cylinders in the combustion science cabinet, and cleaned samples from the containerless experiment chamber.在微重力物理科学领域，乘组完成了流体物理实验柜的样品更换、燃烧科学实验柜的燃烧器与气瓶更换，以及无容器柜实验腔体样品清理工作。The astronauts were also seen maintaining their health by exercising on a treadmill and using resistance bands in the microgravity environment.视频中还记录了航天员在微重力环境下使用跑步机和弹力带进行身体锻炼，以保持身体机能。The Shenzhou XXI manned spacecraft was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China on Oct 31, 2025. The Shenzhou XXI crew completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) on Dec 9 last year and the second on March 16.神舟二十一号载人飞船于2025年10月31日在中国西北部的酒泉卫星发射中心发射升空。神舟二十一号乘组分别于去年12月9日和今年3月16日圆满完成了任务的首次和第二次出舱活动。in-orbit tasks /ɪn ˈɔːrbɪt tæsks/在轨任务inspect /ɪnˈspɛkt/检查；视察metabolic indicator /ˌmɛtəˈbɒlɪk ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/代谢指标saliva /səˈlaɪvə/唾液gut flora /ɡʌt ˈflɔːrə/肠道菌群centrifuge /ˈsɛntrɪfjuːdʒ/离心机cylinder /ˈsɪlɪndər/气瓶；圆柱体treadmill /ˈtrɛdmɪl/跑步机extravehicular /ˌɛkstrəvɪˈhɪkjʊlər/舱外的

After all the excitement of the lunar fly-by, the Artemis II crew are taking a breather, and have a long-distance call with the astronauts on board the International Space Station.Besides the Artemis II and ISS crews, there are other humans up in space too. China's Tiangong space station is currently home to three taikonauts. Hosts astronaut Tim Peake and space scientist Maggie Aderin are joined by space journalist Kristin Fisher to discuss China's progress in their lunar program so far.And Artemis II chief training officer Jacki Mahaffey tells Tim, Maggie and Kristin how the crew were trained to expect the unexpected, how astronaut preparation has changed since the Apollo days, and how she feels about the upcoming splashdown. You can get in touch with the 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II team by emailing 13minutes@bbc.co.uk. Season 4 theme music by Hans Zimmer and Christian Lundberg and produced by Russell Emanuel, for Bleeding Fingers Music. 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II is a BBC Audio Science production for the BBC World Service.Presenters: Tim Peake and Maggie Aderin Producers: Alex Mansfield and Sophie Ormiston Series editor: Martin Smith

The China Manned Space Agency announced that it would solicit proposals for a space human research program starting April 1, targeting major strategic, fundamental, and forward-looking scientific issues related to the long-term healthy survival of humans during future space station flights and lunar landing missions.中国载人航天工程办公室宣布，自4月1日起将面向全社会征集空间人类研究项目方案，聚焦未来空间站飞行及登月任务中人类长期健康生存相关的重大战略性与基础前沿科学问题。The program aims to create a space human atlas, establish a space human research database, and yield a series of innovative research outcomes that can benefit both the health of taikonauts on long-duration orbital missions and the public on Earth.该计划旨在构建空间人类图谱，建立空间人类研究数据库，产出一系列创新研究成果，既服务于长期在轨飞行航天员的健康保障，也惠及地面公众健康。It is also part of the country's efforts to accelerate the construction of aerospace power and technological power, according to the program guidelines issued by the agency this week.根据本周发布的计划指南，这也是我国加快航天强国和科技强国建设的重要组成部分。Taking human samples, organoids and cells as research objects, the program will study the effects of microgravity on bones and muscles and the impacts of long-term spaceflight and post-return conditions on the heart and blood vessels, metabolism, cognition, and aging.该计划将以人体样本、类器官和细胞为研究对象，研究微重力对骨骼和肌肉的影响，以及长期飞行及返回后状态对心血管、代谢、认知和衰老的作用机制。Space medicine experiments are among the crucial research areas aboard the Chinese space station Tiangong, which means Heavenly Palace. Since a public solicitation announcement issued in June 2023, a total of 387 projects have been submitted, and 53 of them have been conducted on the national space lab, the agency said.空间医学实验是中国空间站“天宫”的重点研究领域之一。据该机构介绍，自2023年6月发布公开征集公告以来，共收到387个申请项目，其中53项已在国家空间实验室开展实施。China is targeting a crewed lunar landing by 2030. Moreover, the orbiting Tiangong space station will receive two crews this year, and one taikonaut involved will undertake an orbital stay lasting over one year. As long-term crewed missions in space become more frequent, ensuring taikonauts' well-being has become a matter of public concern.中国计划在2030年前实现载人登月。此外，在轨运行的“天宫”空间站今年将迎来两个航天员乘组，其中一名航天员将在轨驻留超过一年。随着长期载人飞行任务日益频繁，保障航天员的身心健康已成为公众关注的焦点。Space medicine research has also helped advance public health on Earth.空间医学研究也推动了地面公共卫生事业的发展。According to Li Yinghui, a researcher at the China Astronaut Research and Training Center, the country has made several achievements in the field, including completing the country's first research on a space organ chip and the world's first involving an artificial blood vessel tissue chip. These research results have provided theoretical and technological support for studies into heart health, the muscular system, neurodegenerative diseases, human aging, and drug protection and screening.据中国航天员科研训练中心研究员李莹辉介绍，我国在该领域已取得多项成果，包括完成国内首次空间器官芯片研究和国际上首次人工血管组织芯片研究。这些研究成果为心脏健康、肌肉系统、神经退行性疾病、人体衰老以及药物保护与筛选等研究提供了理论和技术支持。• astronaut /ˈæstrənɔːt/ n. 航天员• microgravity /ˌmaɪkrəʊˈɡrævəti/ n. 微重力• organoid /ˈɔːɡənɔɪd/ n. 类器官• well-being /ˌwel ˈbiːɪŋ/ n. 健康福祉

A massive day in space as NASA's Artemis II moon rocket heads to the launchpad tonight, NASA and China both conduct spacewalks, CERN announces a brand-new particle, and astronomers reveal a nearby galaxy has been hiding the aftermath of a cosmic collision.   Episode Highlights  

Nvidia GTC 2026: Jensen Huang presenta Vera Rubin, proyecta un billón de dólares en chips IA y anuncia data centers orbitales. DLSS 5 pasa del upscaling al renderizado neural completo, y la comunidad gamer debate si la IA debería "mejorar" los personajes. Mistral Small 4 unifica razonamiento, visión y código en un modelo open source de 119B parámetros. Manus lanza My Computer y su agente IA ahora puede construir apps directamente en tu escritorio. Y en la estación Tiangong, astronautas chinos cosechan tomates cherry en el espacio con aeroponia.Puedes seguirnos en YouTube en https://youtube.com/olivernabani y puedes unirte al Discord Mashain en https://olivernabani.com/discord

China's space program is set for a dynamic 2026, with plans to execute two crew missions and one cargo resupply flight to its Tiangong space station.

Guest: Rick Fisher. Fisher details China's ambitious "Tiangong Kaiu" 100-year plan to establish solar system hegemony, exploiting Moon and Mars resources to secure economic and military dominance.1960

China launched two carrier rockets on Tuesday, signaling the start of the country's annual space mission schedule, which will feature a robotic lunar landing and two manned spaceflights.中国在周二发射了两枚运载火箭；此举标志着中国年度航天任务计划正式启动，其中包括一次月球机器人着陆任务和两次载人航天飞行。At 10:16 pm, a Long March 6A rocket blasted off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province, and it soon placed the Yaogan 50A remote-sensing satellite into a preset orbit.1月13日22时16分，长征六号改运载火箭在太原卫星发射中心点火起飞，随后将遥感五十号01星送入预定轨道。The satellite, built by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, is tasked with obtaining data to support land resource surveys, agricultural yield forecasts, and disaster prevention and mitigation.这颗由上海航天技术研究院研制建造的卫星，肩负着获取数据以支持土地资源调查、农业产量预测以及防灾减灾的任务。Data obtained by the Yaogan family, the major series of remote-sensing spacecraft in China, has been widely used by governments, public service sectors and businesses.中国主要遥感卫星系列遥感家族获取的数据已被政府、公共服务部门和企业广泛应用。The Long March 6A, which was also developed by the Shanghai academy, is a medium-lift launch vehicle. It comprises a 50-meter liquid-propelled core booster and four solid-fuel side boosters. The rocket has a liftoff weight of 530 metric tons and is tasked with transporting satellites to multiple types of orbits, including sun-synchronous, low-Earth and intermediate circular ones.长征六号改运载火箭同样由上海航天研究院研制，属于中型运载火箭。该火箭由50米长的液氧煤油核心助推器和四台固体燃料侧助推器组成，起飞重量达530吨，可将卫星送入太阳同步轨道、近地轨道及中地球圆形轨道等多类轨道。The launch marked China's first space mission in 2026 and the 624th flight of the Long March rocket fleet.此次发射标志着中国2026年首次太空任务，也是长征火箭家族的第624次飞行。At 11:25 pm, a Long March 8A carrier rocket lifted off from the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center, a coastal spaceport in Hainan province, deploying the 18th group of low-orbit satellites for China's State-owned satellite internet network.1月13日23时25分，中国在位于海南省沿海地区的海南商业航天发射场使用长征八号甲运载火箭，成功将卫星互联网低轨18组卫星发射升空，卫星顺利进入预定轨道，发射任务获得圆满成功。These satellites were designed and developed by the China Academy of Space Technology. With their deployment, the State-run mega internet satellite network now has more than 140 satellites operating in low orbits.这些卫星由中国航天科技集团公司设计研制。随着它们的部署，国家运营的超大规模互联网卫星网络现已在低轨道运行超过140颗卫星。The Long March 8A model, developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, is 50.5 meters tall, and it has a core booster and two side boosters. The carrier rocket has a liftoff weight of 371 tons and a liftoff thrust of about 480 tons.由中国运载火箭技术研究院研制的长征八号甲运载火箭，全高50.5米，由核心助推器和两个侧助推器组成。该运载火箭起飞重量达371吨，起飞推力约480吨。It is mainly tasked with placing satellites in sun-synchronous orbits, and is capable of transporting payloads weighing up to 7 tons to a typical sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of 700 kilometers.该火箭的主要任务是将卫星送入太阳同步轨道，能够将重达7吨的有效载荷运送至高度700公里的典型太阳同步轨道。This was the seventh time a Long March 8A rocket deployed low-orbit internet satellites.这是长征八号甲运载火箭第七次部署低轨道互联网卫星。Last year, China conducted 93 space missions, setting a new national record for orbital launches in a single year.去年，中国实施了93次航天任务，创下单年轨道发射次数的新纪录。Observers said that 2026 will also be a busy year for China's space industry, with several launches scheduled before the end of January.观察人士指出，2026年也将是中国航天事业繁忙的一年，仅1月底前就计划进行多次发射。The Chang'e 7, a key mission in the fourth phase of the country's lunar exploration project, is scheduled for launch this year.嫦娥七号是我国月球探测工程第四阶段的关键任务，计划于今年发射升空。According to the China National Space Administration, the robotic probe is designed to land on the moon's south pole, and it will survey the surface environment, search for ice and volatile components in lunar soil, and carry out high-precision detection and analysis of lunar terrain, its composition and structure.据中国国家航天局介绍，嫦娥七号计划登陆月球南极，将对月表环境进行勘测，探测月壤中的冰与挥发物成分，并对月球地形、成分及结构进行高精度探测与分析。Program planners said the Chang'e 7 spacecraft will consist of an orbiter, a lander, a rover and a small flying probe capable of reaching lunar pits to search for ice.项目规划人员表示，嫦娥七号探测器将由环月轨道器、月球着陆器、月球车以及一台小型飞行探测器组成，后者能够抵达月球陨坑寻找冰层。This year, two manned missions — the Shenzhou XXIII and the Shenzhou XXIV — are also expected to take place to make crew shifts aboard the Tiangong space station.今年还将实施两次载人飞行任务——神舟二十三号和神舟二十四号，为天宫空间站执行乘组轮换任务。One of the three Shenzhou XXIII crew members will stay a whole year aboard the space station, attempting the longest orbital journey by any Chinese astronaut.神舟二十三号飞船的三名乘组成员中，将有一人将在空间站停留整整一年，这将成为中国航天员迄今为止最长的轨道飞行任务。Industry insiders said it is highly likely that a Pakistani astronaut will participate in a flight to Tiangong this year, and will become the first foreign national aboard the Chinese space station.业内人士表示，一位巴基斯坦宇航员今年极有可能参与天宫空间站的飞行任务，并将成为中国空间站首位外国宇航员。liquid-propelled core booster液氧煤油核心助推器payload/ˈpeɪ.loʊd/n.有效载荷

Chinese astronauts worked with the country's scientists and engineers to carry out 86 new scientific and technological tasks in 2025, highlighting the value of the Tiangong space station in research work, according to the China Manned Space Agency.中国载人航天工程办公室表示，2025 年，中国航天员与国内科学家、工程师协同开展 86 项全新科技任务，彰显出天宫空间站在科研工作中的重要价值。The agency said on Thursday in a report about scientific and technological achievements made through the space station project that in 2025, a total of 1,179 kilograms of experimental instruments, materials, and other necessities required for science and technology missions were transported to the Tiangong, while 105 kg of experimental samples were brought back to Earth for further study. More than 150 terabits of scientific data were transmitted back to ground control.该办公室于周四发布一份空间站项目科技成果报告称，2025 年，共计 1179 千克的实验仪器、实验材料及其他科技任务所需物资被运送至天宫空间站，同时有 105 千克的实验样品被带回地球开展后续研究，超过 150 太比特的科学数据已传送回地面控制中心。In 2025, major accomplishments were made in science and technology missions on board the Chinese space station, including the nation's first in-orbit experimentation on rodent mammals and the world's first in-orbit tests of a pipe-checking robot, the agency said.该办公室指出，2025 年，中国空间站的科技任务取得多项重大成果，其中包括我国首次开展啮齿类哺乳动物在轨实验，以及全球首次进行管道检测机器人在轨测试。Chinese researchers published more than 230 high-quality academic papers and registered over 70 patents in 2025, thanks to experiments and data from the Tiangong, it added.报告补充道，依托天宫空间站开展的各类实验及获取的相关数据，中国科研人员在 2025 年发表了 230 余篇高质量学术论文，并申请注册了 70 余项专利。Completed in late 2022, the Tiangong is now the only operating space station independently run by a single nation, orbiting the Earth at an altitude of about 400 kilometers. With an overall weight of about 100 metric tons, it is one of the largest and most complex structures ever established in space by humanity.天宫空间站于 2022 年底完成建造，目前是全球唯一由单一国家独立运营且处于在轨运行状态的空间站，运行轨道高度约 400 公里。该空间站总重量约 100 吨，是人类在太空建造的规模最大、结构最复杂的航天器之一。It has three permanent components — the Tianhe core module and two large science lab modules called Wentian and Mengtian — and is currently connected with two visiting craft, the Shenzhou XXII crew ship and the Tianzhou 9 cargo ship.天宫空间站由三个永久性舱段构成，分别是天和核心舱以及问天、梦天两个大型科学实验舱；目前，空间站还对接了两艘来访航天器，即神舟二十二号载人飞船和天舟九号货运飞船。To date, the Tiangong has accommodated 25 astronauts from 10 crews. Several astronauts have taken part in two spaceflights on board the massive outpost.截至目前，天宫空间站已先后接待 10 乘组共 25 名航天员入驻，其中数位航天员曾两次搭乘这座大型 “太空家园” 执行飞行任务。By the end of last year, 265 scientific and technological projects had been arranged or conducted on board the space station, covering life science, microgravity physics, and new space technologies, according to the agency.中国载人航天工程办公室称，截至去年年底，空间站已规划或开展的科技项目达 265 个，研究领域涵盖生命科学、微重力物理学以及新型航天技术等。module /ˈmɒdjuːl/ 舱段；模块astronaut /ˈæstrənɔːt/ 航天员patent /ˈpeɪtnt/ 专利microgravity /ˌmaɪkrəʊˈɡrævəti/ 微重力

1768 - El incidente en la Tiangong china y su relación con el sindrome de Kessler, con el Cmte. Contreras - Parte 2 Siguiendo las recomendaciones de la NASA publicadas en el Informe sobre UAP del 13 de septiembre de 2023, en UDM no aprobamos comentarios que contribuyan a extender el estigma que tradicionalmente ha caído sobre los testigos de UAP/OVNIs. El muro de Comentarios de los episodios de UDM en iVoox NO es una red social. No espere que el creador del podcast “debata” con usted. Universo de Misterios tiene reservado el derecho de admisión y publicación de comentarios. Generalmente, los comentarios anónimos podrían no ser publicados. No envíe comentarios que contengan falacias lógicas. No de información personal. No espere que su comentario sea respondido necesariamente. Comprenda que se reciben diariamente un elevado número de comentarios que han de ser gestionados se publiquen o no. Si hace comentarios con afirmaciones dudosas, arguméntelas aportando enlaces a fuentes fiables (recuerde, el muro de Comentarios de los episodios de UDM en iVoox NO es una red social). En caso de no respaldar su comentario como se indica en la caja de descripción del episodio, su comentario podrá ser no publicado. Contacto con Universo de Misterios: universodemisteriospodcast@gmail.com En la realización de los episodios de Universo de Misterios puede recurrirse a la ayuda de Inteligencia Artificial como herramienta. Puedes hacerte Fan de Universo de Misterios y apoyarlo económicamente obteniendo acceso a todos los episodios cerrados, sin publicidad, desde 1,99 €. Aunque a algunas personas, a veces, puede proporcionar una falsa sensación de alivio, la ignorancia nunca es deseable. Pero eso, tú ya lo sabes... Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

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### Episode Summary  A thrilling spacewalk at the Tiangong Space Station, the discovery of the oldest supernova witnessed by the James Webb Telescope, and new insights into the chaotic nature of Super Jupiters highlight today's episode. We also explore the powerful winds generated by a supermassive black hole, showcasing the dynamic interactions in our universe.### Timestamps & Stories  01:05 – **Story 1: Marathon Spacewalk at Tiangong Space Station****Key Facts**  - Two astronauts from the Shenshou 21 mission conducted an 8-hour spacewalk to inspect damage on the Shenshou 20 return capsule, struck by space debris.  - Installation of new debris protection systems highlights the growing threat of space junk.  03:40 – **Story 2: Record Launches by China****Key Facts**  - China set a national record with three Long March rocket launches in under 19 hours.  - Missions included broadband satellite deployments and classified military satellites.  05:20 – **Story 3: Bold Recommendations for Mars Exploration****Key Facts**  - A new report emphasizes the search for life as the top priority for crewed Mars missions.  - Proposed campaigns focus on glacier ice and deep subsurface exploration for biosignatures.  07:00 – **Story 4: Oldest Supernova Detected by JWST****Key Facts**  - James Webb Telescope identifies a supernova from 13 billion years ago, just 730 million years post-Big Bang.  - This discovery provides insights into the early universe and the lifecycle of massive stars.  08:40 – **Story 5: Super Jupiters Challenge Our Understanding****Key Facts**  - Research on exoplanet VHS 1256 b reveals a chaotic atmosphere, differing significantly from Jupiter's stability.  - The study suggests massive gas giants may exhibit turbulent weather patterns instead of organized bands.  10:15 – **Story 6: Winds from a Supermassive Black Hole****Key Facts**  - A supermassive black hole in galaxy NGC 3783 emits powerful winds at 1/5 the speed of light, impacting galaxy evolution.  - Observations from XMM-Newton and XRISM telescopes reveal the connection between black holes and their host galaxies.  ### Sources & Further Reading  1. NASA2. European Space Agency3. James Webb Space Telescope4. Mars Exploration Program5. NASA Black Hole Research### Follow & Contact  X/Twitter: @AstroDailyPod  Instagram: @astrodailypod  Email: hello@astronomydaily.io  Website: astronomydaily.io  Clear skies and see you tomorrow!

### Episode Summary  Real-time images of exploding stars, a surprisingly “gentle” supermassive black hole, the return of a long-duration Soyuz crew, a packed week of launches, Subaru's first new exoplanet and brown-dwarf finds, and a controversial plan to light up the night sky with orbital mirrors.### Timestamps & Stories  00:00 – Cold Open  00:35 – Intro  01:05 – **Story 1: Astronomers watch novae explode in real time**  **Key Facts**  - First-ever direct imaging of two novae as they erupted using the CHARA optical interferometer  - V1674 Herculis: fastest nova on record; brightened & faded in days; showed two perpendicular gas jets  - V1405 Cassiopeiae: visible to naked eye for months; delayed ejection after 50+ days  - Gamma-ray bursts from Fermi telescope timed perfectly with visible jets  03:35 – **Story 2: Soyuz MS-27 crew lands after 8-month ISS mission**  **Key Facts**  - Crew of three returned safely to Kazakhstan on 8 Dec 2025  - 260+ days in orbit (launched April 2025)  - Handover completed; ISS now at full Expedition strength for next rotation  05:05 – **Story 3: Launch Roundup (8–15 Dec 2025)**  **Key Facts**  - SpaceX Starship Flight 6 (Texas) – major reusability test  - China Long March 7A – new Tiangong station module  - ULA Vulcan Centaur Cert-2 (Cape Canaveral) – second certification flight  - Rocket Lab Electron (New Zealand) – successful dawn launch  - Russia Soyuz-2.1b (Vostochny) – classified payload  06:35 – **Story 4: Subaru Telescope's first discoveries**  **Key Facts**  - First science results from upgraded high-contrast infrared instruments  - New brown dwarf (13–80 Jupiter masses) with dusty disk  - New wide-orbit gas-giant exoplanet ~300 light-years away showing methane & water signatures  08:05 – **Story 5: Sagittarius A* is less destructive than thought**  **Key Facts**  - Objects like G2/DSO, D9, X3, X7 all survive stable orbits within 0.8 parsecs of the 4-million-solar-mass black hole  - 20+ years of VLT data (SINFONI, NACO, ERIS) show no tidal disruption  - Galactic Center may be a star-formation zone rather than a shredder  09:55 – **Story 6: Giant space mirrors to light up the night**  **Key Facts**  - Reflect Orbital plans thousands of mirror satellites by 2030  - Each beam ~5 km wide, 4× brighter than full moon  - Goal: extend solar-farm output after sunset & aid night rescues  - Astronomers warn of catastrophic light-pollution increase and wildlife disruption  11:20 – Outro  ### Sources & Further Reading  1. https://connectsci.au/news/news-parent/7462/Astronomers-watch-stars-explode-in-real-time-and  2. https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/12/09/soyuz-crew-lands-ending-eight-month-space-research-journey/  3. https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/12/launch-roundup-120825/  4. https://www.space.com/astronomy/exoplanets/the-subaru-telescope-just-made-its-1st-discoveries-a-failed-star-and-an-exoplanet  5. https://www.universetoday.com/articles/the-milky-ways-supermassive-black-hole-isnt-as-destructive-as-thought  6. https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/12/giant-space-mirrors-to-light-up-the-night/  ### Quick Quotes  - “High-definition video of stellar explosions.” – Elias Aydi  - “Sagittarius A* is less destructive than was previously thought.” – Florian Peißker  - “Catastrophic for astronomy.” – Robert Massey (on orbital mirrors)### Follow & Contact  X/Twitter: @AstroDailyPod  Instagram: @astrodailypod Email: hello@astronomydaily.io  Website: astronomydaily.io  Clear skies and see you tomorrow!

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RumNyt kommer igen vidt omkring – fra mos på Den Internationale Rumstation og dobbeltstjernesystemer til ozonhuller og skaller af stjernestøv. Og så har vi altså også en hel håndfuld opfølgning fra tidligere, som vi også skal igennem – blandt andet om Katalysts redningsmission, Tiangong-taikonauterne og Blue Origins New Glenn-raketter. I vores hovedhistorie sætter vi fokus på Merkur, eller rettere på BepiColombo-fartøjet, der i talende stund forventes at ankomme til sit kredsløb om Merkur om et år – og det bruger vi altså som anledning til at se nærmere på både planeten og missionen. Lyt med

(00:00:00) Cosmic Speedsters: Unravelling Our Solar System's Surprising Velocity and Enceladus' Organic Secrets (00:00:46) Our solar system is moving faster than expected (00:04:38) Organic molecules discovered erupting from Saturn's moon Enceladus (00:08:29) A new satellite launched to study Earth's oceans (00:13:49) The Science Report (00:15:52) Alex on Tech In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover groundbreaking insights into Earth's mysteries and the cosmos beyond.Mysterious Structures in Earth's MantleA new study reveals that enigmatic structures within Earth's mantle may hold vital clues about why our planet evolved the conditions necessary for life. These massive formations, known as large low shear velocity provinces and ultra low velocity zones, reside at the boundary between the mantle and outer core, approximately 2,900 kilometres beneath the surface. The research suggests these anomalies could be remnants of Earth's formative processes, providing a deeper understanding of how elements from the core influenced the planet's cooling, volcanic activity, and atmospheric evolution, ultimately setting Earth apart from Venus and Mars.Unprecedented View of the Milky WayAstronomers have achieved a remarkable new perspective of our home galaxy, the Milky Way, with the largest low-frequency radio image ever assembled. This extensive survey, conducted using the Murchison Wide Field Array radio telescope in Western Australia, captures the intricate birth, evolution, and demise of stars across the southern hemisphere. The new image, which boasts double the resolution and tenfold sensitivity compared to previous observations, offers valuable insights into stellar interactions and the cosmic landscape, revealing patterns in star formation and supernova remnants.Successful Return of Stranded TaikonautsIn a significant development, the three Chinese taikonauts stranded in orbit after their Shenzhou 20 spacecraft was struck by space debris have safely returned to Earth aboard the Shenzhou 21 capsule. The crew's return marks the end of a six-month mission at the Tiangong space station, with their extended stay setting a new record for the longest duration in space for Chinese astronauts. The episode highlights the challenges of space travel and the rapid response by Beijing to ensure crew safety.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesNature GeosciencePublications of the Astronomical Society of AustraliaNew England Journal of MedicineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

In today's wide-ranging episode, we unpack four jaw-dropping stories you won't want to miss: —Shenzhou‑22 — Tiangong rescue mission: After a damaged capsule left three Chinese astronauts stranded, China launched an unmanned lifeboat to bring them home (04:45). —A disturbing criminal investigation at U.S. Army's Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (formerly at ­Fort Hood) where around 3,000 patients have been notified amid allegations a suspended OB-GYN secretly recorded exams and is now under federal investigation (15:44).  —A twisted coup plot: A young airman and his co-conspirator allegedly planned to take over Île de Gonâve off Haiti — kill all the men and enslave the women and children — recruiting homeless individuals as mercenaries (31:09).  —The forgotten battle: We revisit the little-known Battle of Attu in May 1943 — the only WWII land battle fought on U.S. soil, high in Alaska's Aleutian Islands. Harsh terrain, brutal combat, huge costs (55:25).  From space-station rescue to military medical breaches, from a surreal invasion plot to buried WWII history, this video ties it all together with the high-energy style you expect from Late For Changeover. Buckle up.

China has docked an uncrewed Shenzhou spacecraft with Tiangong Space Station which will return the crew currently on orbit in April 2026. NASA has reduced the number of astronaut missions on Boeing's Starliner contract and said the spacecraft's next mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without a crew. The US Space Force (USSF) has awarded multiple small contracts to develop prototypes for space-based interceptors, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Greg Gillinger, SVP for Strategy & Development, Integrity ISR. Selected Reading China completes first emergency mission to Tiangong space station- Reuters NASA, Boeing Modify Commercial Crew Contract Space Force Awards Secret Contracts for Golden Dome Interceptors - Bloomberg Blue Ring to Become First Fully Commercial Space Domain Awareness Mission in GEO with Optimum Technologies' Sensor ESA - Two UK sites shortlisted for INVICTUS hypersonic test programme NASA's Mars-bound ESCAPADE Mission Captures First ‘Selfies' Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

① President Xi Jinping has outlined China's principled position on the Taiwan question in a telephone call with his US counterpart Donald Trump. Why is Taiwan's return to China an integral part of the post-war international order? Why should China and the US jointly safeguard the victory of World War II? (00:52) ② We take a look at Shenzhou-22, China's first emergency mission to its Tiangong space station. (24:59) ③ What has prompted Goldman Sachs to forecast that China's economy will grow faster than expected in 2026? (34:19) ④ Sudan's Rapid Support Forces have announced what appears to be unilateral humanitarian truce in the country's civil war. Where is the conflict headed? (46:02)

(00:00:00) Cosmic Clues Beneath Us: The Mantle's Role in Life and the Milky Way Unveiled (00:00:47) Mysterious structures within Earth's mantle may hold clues to life (00:05:05) A new unprecedented view of the Milky Way Galaxy (00:12:36) Stranded Chinese taikonauts return safely to Earth (00:14:21) The Science Report (00:16:58) Skeptics guide to the return of the haunted doll. In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover groundbreaking insights into Earth's mysteries and the cosmos beyond.Mysterious Structures in Earth's MantleA new study reveals that enigmatic structures within Earth's mantle may hold vital clues about why our planet evolved the conditions necessary for life. These massive formations, known as large low shear velocity provinces and ultra low velocity zones, reside at the boundary between the mantle and outer core, approximately 2,900 kilometres beneath the surface. The research suggests these anomalies could be remnants of Earth's formative processes, providing a deeper understanding of how elements from the core influenced the planet's cooling, volcanic activity, and atmospheric evolution, ultimately setting Earth apart from Venus and Mars.Unprecedented View of the Milky WayAstronomers have achieved a remarkable new perspective of our home galaxy, the Milky Way, with the largest low-frequency radio image ever assembled. This extensive survey, conducted using the Murchison Wide Field Array radio telescope in Western Australia, captures the intricate birth, evolution, and demise of stars across the southern hemisphere. The new image, which boasts double the resolution and tenfold sensitivity compared to previous observations, offers valuable insights into stellar interactions and the cosmic landscape, revealing patterns in star formation and supernova remnants.Successful Return of Stranded TaikonautsIn a significant development, the three Chinese taikonauts stranded in orbit after their Shenzhou 20 spacecraft was struck by space debris have safely returned to Earth aboard the Shenzhou 21 capsule. The crew's return marks the end of a six-month mission at the Tiangong space station, with their extended stay setting a new record for the longest duration in space for Chinese astronauts. The episode highlights the challenges of space travel and the rapid response by Beijing to ensure crew safety.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesNature GeosciencePublications of the Astronomical Society of AustraliaNew England Journal of MedicineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

I denne episode af RumSnak har vi endelig fået opfyldt drømmen om at optage en episode af RumSnak ombord på Den Internationale Rumstation...næsten. For nylig havde vi nemlig fornøjelsen af at besøge Andreas Mogensen på ESAs Astronaut Center i Køln, og vi optog altså interviewet i en kopi af det europæiske Columbus-modul fra ISS. Andreas er blevet chef for det europæiske astronaut-korps, og fortæller en masse om hvad man egentlig laver som astronaut og ikke mindst hvordan man træner og bliver undervist som astronaut. I de korte rumnyheder fortæller vi denne gang blandt andet om opsendelsen af NASAs ESCAPADE-mission til Mars, og om de kinesiske taikonauter der var strandet oppe på Tiangong. Lyt med!

Sponsor Details:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you with the support of NordVPN. To get our special Space Nuts listener discounts and four months free bonus, all with a 30 day money back guarantee, simply visit wwwnordvpn.com/spacenuts or use the coupon code SPACENUTS at checkout.Leonid Meteor Shower, Mars Escapade Mission, and GyrochronologyIn this captivating episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner delve into the latest astronomical events and missions. From the ongoing Leonid meteor shower to the successful launch of the Mars Escapade mission, this episode is filled with stellar insights and cosmic discoveries that will ignite your curiosity about the universe.Episode Highlights:- The Leonid Meteor Shower: Andrew and Jonti discuss the current Leonid meteor shower, exploring its unique characteristics and historical significance. They explain the science behind meteor showers and the factors that influence their visibility, providing listeners with tips on when and where to catch the best views.- Successful Mars Escapade Mission: The hosts share exciting news about the Mars Escapade mission, which has successfully launched aboard Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket. They discuss the mission's innovative trajectory, which involves a gravity assist from Earth, and the scientific objectives aimed at unraveling the mysteries of Mars' atmosphere and its evolution over time.- Chasing Stars with Gyrochronology: In a fascinating segment, Andrew and Jonti introduce the concept of gyrochronology, a method used to estimate the ages of stars based on their rotation rates. They explore how this technique can help identify stars that were once part of the Pleiades cluster, shedding light on the complex history of star formation in our galaxy.- Chinese Astronauts Stranded on Tiangong Space Station: The episode also covers the current situation involving Chinese astronauts stranded on the Tiangong Space Station due to a damaged spacecraft. Andrew and Jonti discuss the implications of this incident and the challenges faced by space missions in an increasingly crowded orbital environment.For more Space Nuts, including our continuously updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music Music, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favorite platform.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/about.Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

Space Exploration Updates (Blue Origin, SpaceX, China's space station, FAA regulations) Guest: Bob Zimmerman Bob Zimmerman provided several space updates, noting Blue Origin successfully launched and landed the New Glenn first stage, demonstrating sophisticated sideways landing software technology comparable to SpaceX, while SpaceX achieved its 150th launch this year, dominating the industry and surpassing the combined total of all other entities, with the FAA ending the daytime launch curfew that was previously implemented due to air traffic controller limitations, and furthermore, three Chinese taikonauts aboard Tiangong 3 are in an emergency, currently lacking a functional lifeboat capsule. 1905

SHOW 11-19-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1937 THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT JAPAN... FIRST HOUR 9-915 US Military Deployment near Venezuela and Geopolitical Conflicts Guest: Colonel Jeff McCausland Colonel Jeff McCausland discussed the large U.S. naval force, including the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier, deployed near Venezuela, suggesting this force, the largest in the Caribbean since the Cuban Missile Crisis, appears designed for regime change rather than just narcotics interdiction, with a resulting occupation requiring 60,000 to 100,000 troops and risks turning the U.S. into an occupying force dealing with narco-terrorism and sanctuary issues in countries like Colombia, while also noting Moscow's lack of genuine interest in negotiating an end to the conflict in Ukraine. 915-930 930-945 China's AI Strategy and Chip Self-Sufficiency Guest: Jack Burnham Jack Burnham discussed China's AI development, which prioritizes political control and self-sufficiency over immediate excellence, evidenced by the Chinese Cyberspace Administration banning large internet companies from purchasing high-end Nvidia processors, with the CCP aiming to build out its own domestic systems to insulate itself from potential U.S. leverage, while the Chinese DeepSeek AI model is considered a "good enough" open-source competitor due to its low cost, accessibility, and high quality in certain computations, despite some identified security issues. 945-1000 US Productivity vs. Chinese Manufacturing Dominance Guest: Dave Hebert Dave Hebert analyzed China's manufacturing dominance, which is fundamentally based on massive state subsidies (over $1 trillion annually) and a huge workforce of up to 212 million people, despite this scale, the U.S. workforce is vastly more productive per capita, supported by foreign investment, skilled immigration, and innovation, while China suffers from factory overcapacity due to subsidized production regardless of market demand, and he argued that U.S. tariffs harm domestic productivity by increasing the cost of raw materials and components for American manufacturers. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Japan's New PM and Existential Threat of Taiwan Conflict Guest: Lance Gatling Lance Gatling discussed Japan's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, who has adopted a notably hawkish position towards China, stating that a blockade or threat against Taiwan could be interpreted as an existential threat to Japan, allowing the possibility of engaging in collective defense with allies like the U.S. or Philippines, and amid rising tensions and China's attempts to inflict economic damage, Takaichi is moving to accelerate the doubling of Japan's defense procurement budget, while the U.S. withdrawal of the mobile Typhoon missile system was criticized as strategically counterproductive during this critical moment. 1015-1030 The USS Gerald R. Ford and Gunboat Diplomacy in the Caribbean Guest: Rebecca Grant Rebecca Grant affirmed that the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford supercarrier in the Caribbean is the "top symbol of American power," providing significant strike and surveillance options, with the rapid deployment being unusual and signaling a large strategic shift to reassert U.S. interests in the Western Hemisphere, pressure Maduro, and push back against Chinese and Russian influence, and Grant agreed with China's label of the action as "gunboat diplomacy," noting that it is strategically effective in signaling America's seriousness about the region. 1030-1045 Canada-China Relations and Chinese Deception Guest: Charles Burton Charles Burton, author of The Beaver and the Dragon, discussed Canada's troubled relationship with China, criticizing the new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for adopting rhetoric favoring "pragmatic and constructive relations," suggesting Canada might ally with China's geostrategic goal of undermining U.S.-backed liberal democracies, with Carney's accelerated meetings with Xi Jinping possibly being attempts to secure market access or apply pressure on the U.S., while Burton noted concerns over the non-implementation of Canada's foreign agent registry despite issues like Chinese espionage and election interference. 1045-1100 THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Chinese Hybrid Warfare and Lawfare in the Solomon Islands Guest: Cleo Paskal Cleo Paskal detailed China's hybrid warfare in the Solomon Islands, focusing on Daniel Suidani, a former premier of Malaita who resisted Chinese influence by instituting a moratorium on CCP-linked businesses due to concerns over environmental and social harm, but after being politically ousted, he and his colleague were targeted with spurious "lawfare" charges (unlawful assembly) designed to demoralize and bankrupt them, with Suidani tragically dying of kidney failure after being denied use of a China-donated dialysis machine, while India-donated machines sat unused due to government stonewalling on training. 1115-1130 1130-1145 Space Exploration Updates (Blue Origin, SpaceX, China's space station, FAA regulations) Guest: Bob Zimmerman Bob Zimmerman provided several space updates, noting Blue Origin successfully launched and landed the New Glenn first stage, demonstrating sophisticated sideways landing software technology comparable to SpaceX, while SpaceX achieved its 150th launch this year, dominating the industry and surpassing the combined total of all other entities, with the FAA ending the daytime launch curfew that was previously implemented due to air traffic controller limitations, and furthermore, three Chinese taikonauts aboard Tiangong 3 are in an emergency, currently lacking a functional lifeboat capsule. 1145-1200 FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Commodities, AI Demand, and UK Political Turmoil Guest: Simon Constable Simon Constable reported on market trends with energy prices significantly down but metals like copper and steel consistently higher, reflecting strong demand particularly for AI data center construction, while future chocolate prices are projected to rise due to "transcontinental climate change" linking Amazon deforestation to political instability in major cocoa regions like the DRC, and in UK politics, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces constant internal revolts and distrust due to policy flip-flops, tax increases, and failure to solve the immigration problem. 1215-1230 1230-1245 1245-100 AM Comparing Chinese Engineers (Technocracy) and American Lawyers (Process) Guest: John Kitch John Kitch reviewed Dan Wang's book Breakneck, which contrasts China's engineer-dominated political leadership with America's lawyer-dominated system, noting China's engineers excel at executing large-scale plans and directing resources, fostering output, but their technocratic mindset struggles with complex human problems and leads to unintended consequences, while American lawyers establish effective regulations and protect civil liberties but often result in excessive process, compliance focus, and reduced economic dynamism, with Wang advocating for greater economic dynamism in the United States.

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On today's show Andrew and Bill begin with a week of escalating rhetoric in response to Japanese Prime Minister Sane Takaichi's comments about a Taiwan contingency. Topics include: Memories of Senkakku Islands tensions in 2012, why protests in the streets are unlikely this time, possibilities to escalate and de-escalate from here, and possible PRC motivations for reacting so forcefully. From there: A new round of disappointing real estate data while Lou Jiwei predicts prolonged contraction, “phantom loans” at banks, and a rescue mission for the Shenzhou 21 crew at Tiangong space station. At the end: A leaked White House memo alleges Alibaba is cooperating with the PLA, Hasan Piker's viral travels spawn thoughts on Western influencers touring China, and a BBC journalist is reportedly under investigation for espionage in Brussels.

Snow on the moon? Yes, though not recently... but maybe billions of years ago. Recent discoveries indicate that the early moon, orbiting just 20,000 miles above our planet at the time, may have shared a dynamic magnetic field with that of the Earth, resulting in the moon having an early atmosphere about twice as dense as the Martian atmosphere is today! This has wide implications for planetary science, but perhaps our favorite is that it may have snowed both carbon dioxide and water ice on the moon back in the day. We're also talking about the amazing launch and recovery of New Glenn, the plight of the Chinese taikonauts aboard the Tiangong space station, and a recent SpaceX memo about—no surprises here—a delay to their lunar landing program for Artemis III. Join us! Headlines: China's Shenzhou Astronauts Still Dealing with Stricken Spacecraft Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Launches and Lands, Sends Probes Toward Mars Comet C/2025 K1 Atlas Breaks Up After Solar Flyby SpaceX Artemis Moon Landing Delayed to 2028 Main Topic: Moon Volatiles and Lunar Science The Moon's Formation and the Giant Impact Hypothesis Intertwined Magnetic Fields on the Early Moon and Earth Transmission of Earth Atmosphere and Volatiles to Lunar Surface Lunar Outgassing, Volcanism, and Creation of an Ancient Lunar Atmosphere Permanently Shadowed Regions as Time Capsules of Early Moon and Earth Scientific Importance of NASA's VIPER Rover for Analyzing Polar Ices and Volatiles Commercial and Scientific Value of Moon's Minerals and Resources Long-Term Preservation of Lunar Samples for Future Research Early Moon Weather: Volatile Snow, Atmosphere Collapse, and What It Means for Lunar Resources Educational Outreach through Virtual Space Science Experiences Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. Jim Green Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Snow on the moon? Yes, though not recently... but maybe billions of years ago. Recent discoveries indicate that the early moon, orbiting just 20,000 miles above our planet at the time, may have shared a dynamic magnetic field with that of the Earth, resulting in the moon having an early atmosphere about twice as dense as the Martian atmosphere is today! This has wide implications for planetary science, but perhaps our favorite is that it may have snowed both carbon dioxide and water ice on the moon back in the day. We're also talking about the amazing launch and recovery of New Glenn, the plight of the Chinese taikonauts aboard the Tiangong space station, and a recent SpaceX memo about—no surprises here—a delay to their lunar landing program for Artemis III. Join us! Headlines: China's Shenzhou Astronauts Still Dealing with Stricken Spacecraft Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Launches and Lands, Sends Probes Toward Mars Comet C/2025 K1 Atlas Breaks Up After Solar Flyby SpaceX Artemis Moon Landing Delayed to 2028 Main Topic: Moon Volatiles and Lunar Science The Moon's Formation and the Giant Impact Hypothesis Intertwined Magnetic Fields on the Early Moon and Earth Transmission of Earth Atmosphere and Volatiles to Lunar Surface Lunar Outgassing, Volcanism, and Creation of an Ancient Lunar Atmosphere Permanently Shadowed Regions as Time Capsules of Early Moon and Earth Scientific Importance of NASA's VIPER Rover for Analyzing Polar Ices and Volatiles Commercial and Scientific Value of Moon's Minerals and Resources Long-Term Preservation of Lunar Samples for Future Research Early Moon Weather: Volatile Snow, Atmosphere Collapse, and What It Means for Lunar Resources Educational Outreach through Virtual Space Science Experiences Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. Jim Green Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Snow on the moon? Yes, though not recently... but maybe billions of years ago. Recent discoveries indicate that the early moon, orbiting just 20,000 miles above our planet at the time, may have shared a dynamic magnetic field with that of the Earth, resulting in the moon having an early atmosphere about twice as dense as the Martian atmosphere is today! This has wide implications for planetary science, but perhaps our favorite is that it may have snowed both carbon dioxide and water ice on the moon back in the day. We're also talking about the amazing launch and recovery of New Glenn, the plight of the Chinese taikonauts aboard the Tiangong space station, and a recent SpaceX memo about—no surprises here—a delay to their lunar landing program for Artemis III. Join us! Headlines: China's Shenzhou Astronauts Still Dealing with Stricken Spacecraft Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Launches and Lands, Sends Probes Toward Mars Comet C/2025 K1 Atlas Breaks Up After Solar Flyby SpaceX Artemis Moon Landing Delayed to 2028 Main Topic: Moon Volatiles and Lunar Science The Moon's Formation and the Giant Impact Hypothesis Intertwined Magnetic Fields on the Early Moon and Earth Transmission of Earth Atmosphere and Volatiles to Lunar Surface Lunar Outgassing, Volcanism, and Creation of an Ancient Lunar Atmosphere Permanently Shadowed Regions as Time Capsules of Early Moon and Earth Scientific Importance of NASA's VIPER Rover for Analyzing Polar Ices and Volatiles Commercial and Scientific Value of Moon's Minerals and Resources Long-Term Preservation of Lunar Samples for Future Research Early Moon Weather: Volatile Snow, Atmosphere Collapse, and What It Means for Lunar Resources Educational Outreach through Virtual Space Science Experiences Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. Jim Green Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Snow on the moon? Yes, though not recently... but maybe billions of years ago. Recent discoveries indicate that the early moon, orbiting just 20,000 miles above our planet at the time, may have shared a dynamic magnetic field with that of the Earth, resulting in the moon having an early atmosphere about twice as dense as the Martian atmosphere is today! This has wide implications for planetary science, but perhaps our favorite is that it may have snowed both carbon dioxide and water ice on the moon back in the day. We're also talking about the amazing launch and recovery of New Glenn, the plight of the Chinese taikonauts aboard the Tiangong space station, and a recent SpaceX memo about—no surprises here—a delay to their lunar landing program for Artemis III. Join us! Headlines: China's Shenzhou Astronauts Still Dealing with Stricken Spacecraft Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Launches and Lands, Sends Probes Toward Mars Comet C/2025 K1 Atlas Breaks Up After Solar Flyby SpaceX Artemis Moon Landing Delayed to 2028 Main Topic: Moon Volatiles and Lunar Science The Moon's Formation and the Giant Impact Hypothesis Intertwined Magnetic Fields on the Early Moon and Earth Transmission of Earth Atmosphere and Volatiles to Lunar Surface Lunar Outgassing, Volcanism, and Creation of an Ancient Lunar Atmosphere Permanently Shadowed Regions as Time Capsules of Early Moon and Earth Scientific Importance of NASA's VIPER Rover for Analyzing Polar Ices and Volatiles Commercial and Scientific Value of Moon's Minerals and Resources Long-Term Preservation of Lunar Samples for Future Research Early Moon Weather: Volatile Snow, Atmosphere Collapse, and What It Means for Lunar Resources Educational Outreach through Virtual Space Science Experiences Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. Jim Green Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

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Authorities have declared the launch of China's Shenzhou-21 spaceship a success. Three astronauts will replace the Shenzhou-20 crew after 180 days on the Tiangong space station.