S03E198: SpaceX’s Astrobeat, Australia’s Launch Leap, and Parker’s Venus Dance

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E198

Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your Daily source for the latest in space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have an exciting array of stories that will take you from the latest SpaceX mission to the International Space Station to groundbreaking discoveries about Mars and Venus.

Highlights:

- SpaceX Resupply Mission: SpaceX has successfully launched its 31st commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station. The Dragon spacecraft carried over 6,000 pounds of supplies and cutting-edge scientific experiments, including AstroBeat, a project exploring cold welding in microgravity for spacecraft repair.

- Australia's Space Milestone: Gilmore Space Technologies has been granted Australia's first orbital launch permit, paving the way for the ERIS rocket's inaugural flight. This development highlights the burgeoning space industry in Australia and its potential economic impact.

- Parker Solar Probe's Venus Maneuver: NASA's Parker Solar Probe is preparing for its final Venus gravity assist, setting the stage for an unprecedented approach to the Sun. This maneuver will bring the probe closer to the solar surface than any human-made object has ever ventured.

- Mars's Crusty Surface Explained: New insights from NASA's InSight mission reveal the chemical processes behind Mars's distinctive crusty soil layer. This discovery has significant implications for future Mars exploration and potential human missions.

- NEOWISE's Final Mission: After 15 years of service, NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft has completed its mission, leaving a legacy of over 3,000 near-Earth object discoveries. The upcoming NEO Surveyor, set to launch in 2027, will continue its crucial planetary defense mission.

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