SpaceX’s 500th Launch, ispace’s Lunar Setback, and NASA Nomination Drama

Join us as we delve into the upcoming NISAR satellite launch, a groundbreaking joint mission between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation. Discover how this mission will revolutionize environmental monitoring and disaster response with its advanced radar technology. Plus, learn about SpaceX's record-breaking Starlink launches and Australia's first orbital launch with Gilmour Space Technologies. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/07/launch-roundup-072825/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEjqjv3Li8A https://www.isro.gov.in/Mission_GSLVF16_NISAR_Home.html https://www.isro.gov.in/Mission_GSLVF16_NISAR.html https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-sets-launch-coverage-for-earth-tracking-nisar-satellite/

In today's episode, we delve into the postponement of Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS due to a pressure anomaly, and NASA's PUNCH mission capturing groundbreaking images of solar eruptions. We also cover SpaceX's continued Starlink launches and the competitive landscape of satellite internet with Amazon's Project Kuiper. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/06/12/nasa-axiom-space-delay-axiom-mission-4-launch-to-space-station/ https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/06/10/nasa-partners-delay-axiom-mission-4-reviewing-launch-date/ https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/06/09/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-fourth-commercial-axiom-mission-to-the-space-station/ https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/06/ax-4-launch/ https://www.axiomspace.com/mission-blog/ax4-launch-postponement https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/nasa-punch-coronal-mass-ejection-june-2025 https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/cme-sun-video-nasa-punch-mission https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/06/nasas-punch-jaw-dropping-solar-eruptions/ https://www.space.com/astronomy/sun/nasas-punch-delivers-knockout-views-of-colossal-solar-storms-erupting-from-sun-video https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/punch/2025/06/10/nasas-punch-releases-its-first-images-of-huge-eruptions-from-sun/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starlink-15-6-b1081-vsfb-ocisly https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/06/13/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-23-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-cape-canaveral-12/ https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-12-26 https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/06/10/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-23-starlink-satellites-on-a-falcon-9-rocket-from-cape-canaveral-2/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6YbWa_jEPI https://news.satnews.com/2025/06/15/ula-says-atlas-v-launch-of-amazons-kuiper-2-mission-a-mostly-go-on-monday/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/atlas-v-rocket-to-launch-amazons-2nd-batch-of-kuiper-internet-satellites-on-june-13 https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/ula-atlas-v-rocket-launch-amazon-project-kuiper-satellites-space-from-florida-how-watch https://spectrumlocalnews.com/la-west/homelessness/news/2025/06/16/ula-to-launch-2nd-batch-of-amazon-s-project-kuiper-satellites https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD9sZwzddF8

Join us as we explore the indefinite delay of Axiom Mission 4 due to an ISS module leak and the groundbreaking capture of the Sun's south pole by the Solar Orbiter. Discover the complexities of space missions and the significance of these solar images in advancing our understanding of the Sun's magnetic dynamics. Stay tuned for insights into the future of space exploration and solar science. Sources: https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/nasa-confirming-success-of-iss-leak-repairs-before-finalizing-ax-4-launch-date/ https://people.com/international-space-station-air-leak-causes-delay-for-axiom-4-mission-11754513 https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/06/12/nasa-axiom-space-delay-axiom-mission-4-launch-to-space-station/ https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/06/09/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-fourth-commercial-axiom-mission-to-the-space-station/ https://spaceexplored.com/2025/06/13/russian-space-station-leak-delays-axiom-4-mission/ https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/06/solar-orbiter-south-pole/ https://www.livescience.com/space/the-sun/behold-the-suns-south-pole-imaged-for-the-first-time-in-history https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/06/Solar_Orbiter_s_world-first_views_of_the_Sun_s_south_pole https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Solar_Orbiter/Solar_Orbiter_gets_world-first_views_of_the_Sun_s_poles https://www.space.com/astronomy/sun/humanity-takes-its-1st-look-at-the-suns-poles-this-is-just-the-first-step-of-solar-orbiters-stairway-to-heaven-images

Boeing's Starliner faces new delays due to technical issues, pushing its next mission to 2026. Meanwhile, astronomers discover a giant planet, TOI-6894b, challenging existing theories of planetary formation. Plus, Axiom Mission 4 is set to launch, marking a historic private astronaut mission to the ISS with a diverse international crew. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://keeptrack.space/space-brief/space-brief-2025-06-08/ https://www.aol.com/news/nasa-says-no-decision-yet-204933043.html https://www.n2yo.com/satellite-news/Further-delays-of-Starliners-next-flight-mark-anniversary-of-its-first-crewed-Space-Station-docking/10245 https://keeptrack.space/space-brief/space-brief-2025-06-08/ https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=63020.100 https://www.aol.com/news/nasa-says-no-decision-yet-204933043.html https://phys.org/news/2025-06-discovery-giant-planet-orbiting-tiny.html https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/jun/giant-planet-discovered-orbiting-tiny-star https://www.cbsnews.com/news/massive-planet-discovered-orbiting-tiny-star-toi-6894/ https://economictimes.com/news/international/us/whats-toi-6894b-that-just-showed-up-around-a-dwarf-star-only-2-5-times-its-size-heres-why-thats-weird/articleshow/121690420.cms https://www.livescience.com/space/exoplanets/ginormous-planet-discovered-around-tiny-red-star-challenges-our-understanding-of-solar-systems https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-sets-coverage-for-axiom-mission-4-launch-arrival-at-station/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/spacexs-next-private-astronaut-launch-to-iss-ax-4-pushed-back-to-june-10 https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=ax-4 https://www.axiomspace.com/missions/ax4 https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/06/03/station-prepares-for-axiom-mission-4-studies-how-body-adapts-to-space/

Join us as we delve into the latest in space exploration: Japan's ispace faces another lunar landing setback, while astronomers discover a massive exoplanet that challenges existing theories of planet formation. Plus, a rare celestial event awaits skywatchers in Sydney with the occultation of Antares by the Moon. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/private-japanese-spacecraft-resilience-ispace-moon-landing-attempt https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/06/hakuto-r-m2-landing/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/what-time-is-japan-ispace-resilience-moon-landing https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Operations/ESA_Ground_Stations/ESA_supports_Moon_mission_carrying_first_European_rover https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/a-second-lunar-landing-failure-for-ispace/ https://phys.org/news/2025-06-discovery-giant-planet-orbiting-tiny.html https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/jun/giant-planet-discovered-orbiting-tiny-star https://www.cbsnews.com/news/massive-planet-discovered-orbiting-tiny-star-toi-6894/ https://www.space.com/astronomy/exoplanets/a-tiny-star-gave-birth-to-a-giant-exoplanet-but-no-one-knows-how https://www.livescience.com/space/exoplanets/ginormous-planet-discovered-around-tiny-red-star-challenges-our-understanding-of-solar-systems https://www.astronomy.com/the-sky-this-week/the-sky-this-week-from-june-6-to-13-2025/ https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/the-2025-strawberry-moon-isnt-actually-red-but-it-can-turn-off-a-star-heres https://www.sciencealert.com/junes-full-moon-will-be-the-lowest-in-the-sky-for-decades-heres-why https://www.space.com/36992-june-full-moon.html https://www.tiktok.com/discover/june-space-event-2025

In today's episode, we delve into the crash of Japan's Resilience Moon Lander and its implications for private space exploration. We also discuss President Trump's unexpected withdrawal of Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA Administrator, exploring the political and scientific ramifications. Plus, we uncover the discovery of a giant exoplanet orbiting a small star, challenging existing planetary formation theories. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/japanese-spacecraft-goes-dark-during-attempted-moon-landing-its-payload-would-have-been-a-world-first https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/japaneses-resilience-lander-crashes-on-the-moon/ https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/06/05/live-coverage-ispace-makes-second-attempt-at-historic-moon-landing/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/private-japanese-lunar-lander-ispace-moon-far-north-resilience-tenacious/ https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/japanese-company-ispace-will-attempt-historic-moon-landing-on-june-5 https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/a-second-lunar-landing-failure-for-ispace/ https://www.ainvest.com/news/japan-ispace-lunar-landing-failure-crossroads-commercial-space-risk-resilience-2506/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrFJDbn8A7E&vl=hi https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/whats-flying-to-the-moon-on-ispaces-resilience-lunar-lander https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/31/president-trump-withdraws-isaacman-nomination-for-nasa-administrator-days-before-senate-confirmation-vote/ https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/31/trump-nasa-nomination-pulled-00378805 https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/jared-isaacman-out-as-nasa-administrator-nominee/ https://eos.org/research-and-developments/trump-withdraws-nomination-for-nasa-administrator https://www.foxnews.com/politics/snub-musks-nasa-nominee-ally-preceded-sudden-big-beautiful-bill-criticism-trump-feud https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/jun/giant-planet-discovered-orbiting-tiny-star https://www.sci.news/astronomy/giant-exoplanet-low-mass-star-toi-6894-13960.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/massive-planet-discovered-orbiting-tiny-star-toi-6894/ https://economictimes.com/news/international/us/whats-toi-6894b-that-just-showed-up-around-a-dwarf-star-only-2-5-times-its-size-heres-why-thats-weird/articleshow/121690420.cms https://www.livescience.com/space/exoplanets/ginormous-planet-discovered-around-tiny-red-star-challenges-our-understanding-of-solar-systems

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's historic 500th Falcon rocket launch, marking a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight. We also cover the unfortunate failure of Japanese company ispace's moon landing attempt with its RESILIENCE lander. Additionally, we discuss the unexpected withdrawal of Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA Administrator by President Trump, exploring the implications for NASA's future. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/06/launch-roundup-060225/ https://keeptrack.space/x-report/spacex-brief-2025-06-05/ https://www.foxnews.com/video/6373882562112 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tC3vAgAIbw https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2025/06/04/CA-SpaceX-launches-Starlink-satellitesd/8481749091523/ https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/private-japanese-spacecraft-resilience-ispace-moon-landing-attempt https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/japanese-company-ispace-will-attempt-historic-moon-landing-on-june-5 https://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7664 https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/a-second-lunar-landing-failure-for-ispace/ https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/06/05/live-coverage-ispace-makes-second-attempt-at-historic-moon-landing/ https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/31/president-trump-withdraws-isaacman-nomination-for-nasa-administrator-days-before-senate-confirmation-vote/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f64o22_fHts https://eos.org/research-and-developments/trump-withdraws-nomination-for-nasa-administrator

In today's episode, we celebrate SpaceX's milestone of 500 orbital launches and explore the upcoming historic moon landing attempt by Japanese company ispace. We also discuss the rescheduled Axiom Mission 4 launch to the International Space Station. Join us for insights into these groundbreaking events in the commercial space industry. Sources: https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/06/ https://www.foxnews.com/video/6373882562112 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLjo22JqVHk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tC3vAgAIbw https://news.satnews.com/2025/06/03/spacex-plans-wednesday-launch-in-california-of-starlink-group-11-22-smallsats/ https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-12-19 https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/launch/falcon-9-block-5-starlink-group-11-22/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRxl2pXNaj0 https://tlpnetwork.com/launches/starlink-11-22 https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/japan-ispace-resilience-moon-landing https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Operations/ESA_Ground_Stations/ESA_supports_Moon_mission_carrying_first_European_rover https://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7631 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_7paT3_RBA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhcZllz0yaM https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/what-time-is-japan-ispace-resilience-moon-landing https://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7578 https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/space/2025/06/04/japans-ispace-attempts-to-land-on-the-moon https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/02/japan/science-health/ispace-moon/ https://www.moneycontrol.com/science/japan-s-ispace-eyes-moon-landing-with-resilience-spacecraft-on-june-5-here-s-when-and-where-to-watch-it-live-article-13095932.html https://spacecoastdaily.com/2025/06/axiom-private-astronaut-mission-4-set-for-launch-to-iss-june-10-from-kennedy-space-center/ https://spacepolicyonline.com/events/axiom-4-pre-launch-media-telecon-june-9-2025-virtual-600-pm-et/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/joy-a-plush-baby-swan-will-launch-with-axiom-mission-4-crew-as-zero-g-indicator https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/spacexs-next-private-astronaut-launch-to-iss-ax-4-pushed-back-to-june-10 https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/launch-of-indian-astronaut-shubhanshu-shukla-to-space-station-delayed-to-june-10-2735198-2025-06-03

President Trump withdraws Jared Isaacman's NASA nomination, ispace readies for a historic Moon landing, and Mercury and Jupiter align in a rare celestial event. Join us for these top stories and their implications in space exploration and astrology. Sources: https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/31/president-trump-withdraws-isaacman-nomination-for-nasa-administrator-days-before-senate-confirmation-vote/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/white-house-pull-nomination-jared-isaacman-nasa/ https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/jared-isaacman-out-as-nasa-administrator-nominee/ https://eos.org/research-and-developments/trump-withdraws-nomination-for-nasa-administrator https://www.space.com/space-exploration/trump-to-withdraw-jared-isaacmans-nomination-as-nasa-chief https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/ispaces-resilience-lander-targets-thursday-june-5-for-lunar-landing/ https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/private-japanese-spacecraft-will-attempt-to-land-in-the-moons-sea-of-cold-this-week https://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7550 https://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7631 https://spacepolicyonline.com/events/ispaces-resilience-lander-tenacious-rover-land-on-moon-june-5-2025-324-pm-edt-june-6-424-am-jst-livestreamed/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/astrology/planets-transits/mercury-transits-gemini-and-forms-conjunction-with-jupiter-what-it-means-for-your-zodiac-sign/articleshow/121612367.cms https://astrobutterfly.com/2025/05/31/astrology-of-june-2025-jupiter-enters-cancer/ https://www.astronomy.com/observing/sky-this-month-june-2025/ https://economictimes.com/news/international/us/june-2025-horoscope-shake-up-which-3-zodiac-signs-face-massive-life-changes-and-whats-coming-for-the-rest/articleshow/121580155.cms https://www.moonomens.com/june-2025-astrology-forecast/

Join us as we explore Rocket Lab's successful 65th Electron rocket launch, marking a significant step in Earth observation technology with BlackSky's Gen-3 satellite. Plus, discover the unique challenges of observing the Arietid meteor shower, one of the few meteor showers peaking during daylight. Learn how radio and radar techniques provide insights into this celestial event. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2903540/rocket-lab-usa-inc-rklb-successfully-launches-65th-electron-mission-for-blacksky--rklb-stock-news?r=4bf001661e6fdd88d0cd7a5659ff9748 https://news.satnews.com/2025/05/28/rocket-lab-scrubs-wednesday-launch-of-full-stream-ahead-til-june-2nd/ https://www.rocketlaunch.live/launch/full-stream-ahead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJJIrTteHJg https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2903540/rocket-lab-usa-inc-rklb-successfully-launches-65th-electron-mission-for-blacksky-rklb-stock-news https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/05/june-2025s-moons-meteors-star-clusters/ https://universemagazine.com/en/celestial-highlights-of-june-2025/ https://thelifesciencesmagazine.com/june-2025-skywatching-guide/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWobUMQ3TjE https://gringogazette.com/2025/05/28/arietid-meteor-shower-visible-over-los-cabos-in-june/