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  • The Challenger... 40 Years Later!
    Jan 29 2026
    The Challenger tragedy's 40th anniversary is a time to remember and a time to reflect on the fact that in spite of how it sometimes looks easy, rocket science is hard. Artemis II is getting closer to a possible launch in about 2 weeks. Astronomers are leaning more about exoplanets thanks to the world's largest radio telescope project.

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    37 min
  • Artemis II Is On the Launchpad Ready for Tests
    Jan 22 2026
    Artemis II has made the journey from the VAB and is now in place for launch. Crew-11 astronauts say that their training prepared them for the medicl emergency that ended their mission early. Earth was hit by the strongest solar storm in 2 decades and at least one pilot got incredible photos of the aurora. And astronomers may have located an interstellar tunnel that links us to other stars.

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    42 min
  • After a Medical Emergency, Crew-11 Is Home
    Jan 16 2026
    Three astronauts remain in the ISS after a medical emergency ended the mission for Crew-11 early. SpaceX has broken its own record for launch turnaround. What are the little red dots? A trimple superior conjunction of planets is happening... and you can see it, just not without the internet.

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    31 min
  • ISS Astronaut's Health Delays Spacewalk
    Jan 8 2026
    A Crew-11 astronaut's health has caused a delay in a planned spacewalk. NASA acknowledged the work done on the ISS in 2025. Doug Hurley is honored for his achievements by his hometown. NASA will announce the company soon that will produce its next lunar vehicle. A blackhole is producing insane amounts of energy as it devours a massive star.

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    31 min
  • Recapping Space News of 2025 Part 2
    Dec 31 2025
    Let's look back at some of the biggest space news stories if 2025!

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    37 min
  • Recapping Space News of 2025 Part 1
    Dec 24 2025
    Let's look back at some of the biggest space news stories if 2025!

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    32 min
  • It's Finally Official! Isaacman Confirmed!
    Dec 18 2025
    Jared Isaacman has been confirmed to lead NASA. NASA has completed its next-gen space telescope. JWST has confirmed a runaway supermassive black hole. Rocket Lab has launched the Space Force and NASA DiskSat experiment.

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    36 min
  • Satellite of Love?
    Dec 11 2025
    Russian Soyuz has returned to Earth full of love. NASA is preparing for Artemis IV by selecting instruments. MAVEN has gone silent. AI discovered and fixed vulnerabilities for NASA spacecraft. SpaceX could go pubic in 2026.

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    34 min