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China’s Mega Constellation, NASA’s Day of Remembrance, and SpaceX’s Direct-to-Cell...

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S04E21

In this episode of Astronomy Daily, host Anna dives into a range of exciting developments from the world of space exploration. From China's ambitious satellite projects to NASA's poignant Day of Remembrance, we cover the stories that are shaping our understanding of the cosmos.

Highlights:

- China's Thousand Sails Mega Constellation : Discover the latest launch of 18 satellites as part of China's ambitious Internet Constellation project, aiming for a staggering 14,000 satellites in orbit by 2025.

- NASA's Day of Remembrance: Reflect on the lives lost in space exploration as NASA honors the crews of Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia, emphasizing the importance of safety in future missions.

- SpaceX's Direct to Cell Technology : Learn about SpaceX's groundbreaking beta test for a system that allows mobile phones to connect directly to Starlink satellites, potentially revolutionizing global communications.

- T Tauri's Great Dimming : Explore the remarkable celestial event as T Tauri, a young star system, begins a dimming phase that could last a century, offering unique insights into planetary formation.

- Boeing's Starliner Challenges : Get the latest on Boeing's CST-100 Starliner program as the company faces financial setbacks and uncertainty regarding its future operational missions.

- Upcoming NASA Missions : Excitement builds for NASA's ambitious missions in 2025, including the Sphere X Space Observatory and the Lunar Trailblazer, aimed at enhancing our understanding of the universe and the Moon.

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Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.

00:00 - Astronomy Daily brings you the latest in space and astronomy news

00:50 - China's Thousand Sails Mega Constellation project successfully launches 18 satellites

03:30 - NASA honors the brave crews lost in space exploration during Day of Remembrance

06:10 - SpaceX prepares to test its innovative direct to cell technology

09:40 - T Tauri enters a dimming phase that could last a century

12:20 - Boeing faces challenges with the Starliner program and future missions

15:00 - Upcoming NASA missions set to launch in 2025

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