New Zealand’s Starlink Leap, Space Mining’s Legal Frontier, and the Moon’s Ancient Secrets: S03E236

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E236

Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest in space and astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have a captivating lineup of stories that span from technological breakthroughs on Earth to ancient cosmic mysteries.

Highlights:

- New Zealand's Starlink Milestone: Discover how New Zealand is making history as the first country to offer nationwide direct-to-smartphone messaging through SpaceX's Starlink satellite network, revolutionizing connectivity for remote areas.

- The Legal Landscape of Space Mining : Delve into the evolving legal framework surrounding space mining, as NASA's Psyche mission highlights the potential of asteroid resources and international agreements shape the future of space resource extraction.

- SpaceX's Starship Advances: Get the latest updates on SpaceX's Starship program, as the FAA approves its seventh flight with innovative modifications, paving the way for future suborbital missions and orbital ambitions.

- Dormant Black Hole Discovery: Explore the intriguing discovery of a dormant supermassive black hole in the early universe, challenging our understanding of cosmic evolution and the growth of these colossal entities.

- Revisiting the Moon's Age: Uncover new research suggesting our Moon might be over 100 million years older than previously thought, offering fresh insights into its formation and early history.

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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 fascinating developments in space and astronomy

00:51 - New Zealand becomes first country to offer nationwide direct to smartphone messaging through SpaceX

03:03 - Legal framework governing space mining is becoming increasingly important

05:34 - The FAA has approved SpaceX's seventh flight of their starship vehicle

07:35 - Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted an unusual sleeping giant

09:44 - New research suggests our lunar neighbor could be 100 million years older than previously estimated

11:38 - Anna: Thank you for listening to Astronomy Daily podcast

✍️ Episode References

SpaceX

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

Starlink

[https://www.starlink.com](https://www.starlink.com)

One NZ

[https://www.one.nz](https://www.one.nz)

T-Mobile

[https://www.t-mobile.com](https://www.t-mobile.com)

KDDI

[https://www.kddi.com](https://www.kddi.com)

Rogers

[https://www.rogers.com](https://www.rogers.com)

NASA

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

James Webb Space Telescope

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

Artemis Accords

[https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis-accords/index.html](https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis-accords/index.html)

Outer Space Treaty

[https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/spacelaw/treaties/outerspacetreaty.html](https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/spacelaw/treaties/outerspacetreaty.html)

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