Space News Weekly

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Space News Weekly delivers the latest in space exploration, tech advancements, and cosmic discoveries. Stay informed on what’s happening beyond Earth!

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30 episodes
Updated Apr 25, 2025

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Dec 27, 2024 · 12 min
Parker Solar Probe's Sun Approach, China's Radio Telescopes, and Planetary Parade Tonight
In this episode, delve into the remarkable journey of NASA's Parker Solar Probe as it makes its closest approach to the Sun, offering unprecedented insights. Discover China's latest advancements in deep space exploration with their new radio telescopes. Explore NASA's discovery of a planet where sand rain occurs, and learn about ICEYE's innovative Earth-imaging satellites. Get ready for tonight's 'Planetary Parade' and look ahead to celestial highlights coming in 2025. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and ways to stay connected for more space news. (0:00) Welcome and Introduction (0:19) Top Stories Overview (0:49) NASA's Parker Solar Probe Closest Approach to the Sun (2:49) China's New Radio Telescopes for Deep Space Exploration (6:03) NASA Discovers Planet with Sand Rain & ICEYE's Earth-imaging Satellites (10:10) Upcoming Sky Events: 'Planetary Parade' Tonight & 2025 Highlights (12:08) Closing Remarks and Follow Us
Dec 6, 2024 · 3 min
Artemis Program Delays, Lunar Exploration Commitment, and More Top Space Stories
In this episode, get the latest updates on the Artemis program, including recent delays and necessary adjustments to the timeline. Discover NASA's unwavering commitment to lunar exploration and the steps being taken to ensure the success of upcoming missions. The episode wraps up with closing remarks, summarizing the key points discussed. (0:00) Welcome and Top Stories (0:32) Artemis Program Updates: Delays and Adjustments (2:17) NASA's Lunar Exploration Commitment (2:39) Closing Remarks
Nov 29, 2024 · 16 min
Io's Volcanoes, Voyager 1 Recovery, and Uranus' Oceans: Latest Space News
In this episode, explore the latest images of Io's volcanoes and get an update on NASA's Mars mission. Learn about the unexpected recovery of Voyager 1 and delve into the potential for life in Uranus' subsurface oceans. Discover advances in rocket propulsion with rotating detonation engines and how they're changing space travel. Address the issue of a toxic smell on the ISS and how it's being managed. Finally, find out how astronauts celebrate Thanksgiving in space, bringing a touch of Earthly tradition to their cosmic environment. (0:00) Introduction and Top Stories (1:02) New Images of Io's Volcanoes and NASA's Mars Mission Update (5:24) Voyager 1's Unexpected Recovery (7:18) Uranus' Subsurface Oceans and Potential for Life (10:49) Advances in Rocket Propulsion: Rotating Detonation Engines (12:55) Addressing the ISS's Toxic Smell Issue (14:13) Celebrating Thanksgiving in Space
Nov 22, 2024 · 11 min
NASA's 'Red Monster', ISS Leak, and SpaceX Launch Updates
In this episode, explore NASA's discovery of the 'Red Monster' and the ongoing ISS leak situation. Get the latest updates on launches from SpaceX and Rocket Lab. Discover the University of Oklahoma's exciting collaboration in space technology. The episode concludes with a wrap-up and call to action. (0:00) Welcome and Top Stories Overview (0:54) NASA's 'Red Monster' Discovery & ISS Leak (2:40) SpaceX and Rocket Lab Launch Updates (5:58) University of Oklahoma's Space Tech Collaboration (8:25) Episode Wrap-Up and Call to Action
Nov 20, 2024 · 10 min
SpaceX Mars Rocket, Potential Martian Life, and AI in Space Exploration
In this episode, delve into SpaceX's Mars rocket developments and a potential incident involving Martian life detected by NASA. Explore the latest advances in space communication from NASA and SpaceX, highlighting their collaborative efforts. Discover the role of robotics in satellite servicing and the growing impact of AI in space exploration. (0:00) Introduction & Top Stories (1:29) SpaceX Mars Rocket & NASA's Potential Martian Life Incident (3:29) Advances in Space Communication: NASA and SpaceX (6:13) Robotics in Satellite Servicing & AI in Space Exploration
Nov 19, 2024 · 22 min
New Mars Landing Tech, Voyager 2's Uranus Secrets, and India's Moon Station Project
In this episode, explore a new Mars landing approach and recent space tech advancements. Gain insights from NASA's Voyager 2 as it unveils secrets about Uranus. Discover the latest findings from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array and learn about India's ambitious moon-orbiting space station project. The episode also covers the Ubotica-Kongsberg partnership and their nature-inspired solar lasers. Get updates on the TRACERS mission and the latest SpaceX launch developments. (0:00) Welcome and introduction to top stories (1:15) New Mars landing approach and space tech advancements (3:39) NASA’s Voyager 2 unveils Uranus secrets (6:31) Discoveries from Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (9:13) India's ambitious moon-orbiting space station project (12:21) Ubotica-Kongsberg partnership and nature-inspired solar lasers (17:56) TRACERS mission and SpaceX launch updates (22:02) Conclusion and call to action
Nov 18, 2024 · 18 min
Martian Shoreline Discovery, Hubble's Magellanic Cloud Insights, and SpaceX's Mystery Launch
In this episode, explore China's Zhurong rover's discovery of a Martian shoreline and the latest on Mars sample return missions. Gain insights from Hubble on the Large Magellanic Cloud and learn about global freshwater decline detected by NASA satellites. Delve into the ISS leak severity dispute between the US and Russia, and uncover the mystery behind SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch. Discover Juno spacecraft's study on Jovian auroras and NASA's Artemis 1 communication systems advancements. (0:00) Introduction and Top Stories Overview (1:08) China's Zhurong Rover Discovers Martian Shoreline (3:29) Mars Sample Return Missions Update (5:00) Hubble's Insights on Large Magellanic Cloud (7:29) Global Freshwater Decline Detected by NASA Satellites (10:29) ISS Leak Severity Dispute Between US and Russia (12:38) SpaceX's Mystery Falcon 9 Launch (14:05) Juno Spacecraft's Study on Jovian Auroras (16:09) NASA's Artemis 1 Communication Systems (18:17) Episode Wrap-up and Call to Action
Nov 15, 2024 · 14 min
Early Black Hole Discovery, Blue Origin's Launch Deal, and Musk's Mars Mission Policy
In this episode, the discovery of an early fast-feeding black hole is discussed alongside Blue Origin's new launch deal. The episode delves into the policy implications of Elon Musk's Mars mission and recent regulatory changes in space exploration. NASA and ISRO's NISAR satellite collaboration is highlighted, along with international space research agreements. The anniversary of Apollo 12 is celebrated. (0:00) Welcome and Top Stories (0:55) Early Fast-Feeding Black Hole Discovery (2:36) Blue Origin's New Launch Deal (3:43) Elon Musk's Mars Mission and Policy Implications (5:28) Regulatory Changes in Space Exploration (7:05) NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite Collaboration (10:07) International Space Research Agreements (12:01) Apollo 12 Anniversary (13:51) Wrap-Up and Call to Action
Nov 14, 2024 · 12 min
China's Reusable Shuttle, NASA's Laser Welding, and SpaceX Starlink Launch Updates
In this episode, delve into China's innovative reusable space shuttle and NASA's advancements in laser welding in space. Explore Boeing's O3b mPower satellites and the challenges of living on Mars. Learn about SpaceX's latest Starlink launch and its influence on the US space industry. (0:00) Welcome and introduction to top stories (0:54) China's new reusable space shuttle and NASA's laser welding in space (3:50) Boeing's O3b mPower satellites and living on Mars challenges (8:29) SpaceX updates: Starlink launch and US space industry impact (12:29) Episode wrap-up
Nov 7, 2024 · 16 min
NASA's Parker Probe, Mars' Magnetic Field, and Voyager 1's Communication Recovery
In this episode, updates on NASA's Parker Solar Probe, Mars' magnetic field, and Voyager 1's communication recovery are discussed. Discoveries from Hubble, James Webb, and Juno are highlighted, along with recent rocket launches and experiments aboard SpaceX Dragon to the ISS. (0:00) NASA's Parker Solar Probe Updates and Mission Overview (2:25) New Insights into Mars' Magnetic Field and Potential for Life (4:43) Voyager 1's Interstellar Mission and Communication Recovery (7:25) Cosmic Imagery from Hubble and James Webb Telescopes (9:25) Juno's Discoveries from Jupiter's Atmosphere and Great Red Spot (12:20) Recent Rocket Launches: Soyuz-2.1B and SpaceX Resupply to ISS (14:26) Scientific Experiments Aboard SpaceX Dragon to ISS (16:01) Closing Remarks and Sign-Off