Military Launch Contracts Unveiled, Historic Polar Spaceflight Ends

Astronomy Daily | Space News: S04E82

In this episode of Astronomy Daily, host Anna takes you on an exhilarating journey through the latest developments in the ever-evolving world of space exploration. From groundbreaking military contracts to the thrilling adventures of space tourists, this episode is packed with cosmic insights that will ignite your curiosity about the universe.

Highlights:

- Historic Military Launch Contracts: Discover how SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin are sharing a monumental $13.5 billion in military launch contracts, marking a significant shift in national security space access. We delve into the implications of this landmark decision and how it reshapes the landscape of military space operations.

- Polar Orbit Space Tourism: Follow the incredible journey of four space tourists who completed a historic flight circling the globe above both poles. Experience their breathtaking views and learn about the scientific experiments they conducted during their groundbreaking mission aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule.

- Life Aboard the International Space Station: Get an inside look at the bustling activities aboard the ISS, where astronauts are conducting cutting-edge robotics experiments and crucial medical research. We discuss the innovative projects that are paving the way for future space missions and maintaining the station's life support systems.

- Stellar Seismology Breakthrough: Dive into the fascinating new method scientists are using to study stars through their vibrations. Learn how stellar quakes provide insights into a star's inner workings and how this research is reshaping our understanding of stellar evolution.

- Discovery of Big Wheel Galaxy: Marvel at the James Webb Space Telescope's discovery of the colossal spiral galaxy, Big Wheel, which challenges our understanding of galactic evolution. We explore its remarkable characteristics and the implications for current cosmological models.

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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 - Welcome to Astronomy Daily

01:05 - Military launch contracts overview

10:30 - Polar orbit space tourism mission

17:00 - ISS crew activities and research

22:15 - Stellar seismology discoveries

27:30 - Big Wheel galaxy discovery

✍️ Episode References

Military Launch Contracts

[Department of Defense]( https://www.defense.gov/ (https://www.defense.gov/) )

SpaceX Dragon Mission Details

[SpaceX]( https://www.spacex.com (https://www.spacex.com/) )

International Space Station Research

[NASA]( https://www.nasa.gov (https://www.nasa.gov/) )

Stellar Seismology Research

[University of New South Wales]( https://www.unsw.edu.au/ (https://www.unsw.edu.au/) )

Big Wheel Galaxy Discovery

[James Webb Space Telescope]( https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/webb/main/index.html (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/webb/main/index.html) )

Astronomy Daily

[Astronomy Daily]( http://www.astronomydaily.io/ (http://www.astronomydaily.io/) )

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