S03E122: Updates - NASA's Crew Dragon Dilemma and SpaceX's Historic Polaris Dawn
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S03E122: Updates - NASA's Crew Dragon Dilemma and SpaceX's Historic Polaris Dawn
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Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to Podcast for the latest news and updates in the world of astronomy and space exploration. I'm your host, Anna. Each day we bring you...
show more- **NASA's Astronaut Return Plans**: NASA officials have revealed that astronauts Butch Wilmore and SUNY Williams, who were delivered to the International Space Station (ISS) by Boeing Starliner in June, could make their return journey aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon in February 2025 if Starliner is still considered unsafe.
- **SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission**: Next up, we have exciting news about SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission, which is now targeting a launch date of August 26. This ambitious mission aims to make history in multiple ways. First and foremost, it will feature the first-ever private spacewalk, setting a new milestone in the era of commercial space exploration.
- **FAA's Forecast on Private Space Launches**: The FAA is forecasting a dramatic increase in private space launches, predicting that by 2028, the number of annual licensed launches could more than double. This surge is largely attributed to the growing capabilities and utilization of reusable rockets, notably SpaceX's Falcon 9.
- **Scientific Studies on UFOs**: Lastly, a growing number of scientists are advocating for serious studies into UFOs, now termed as unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs. For decades, the subject of UFOs has often been met with skepticism and dismissed as the stuff of conspiracy theories. However, the need for scientific scrutiny has become increasingly evident.
- (00:00) Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to podcast for astronomy news
- (00:28) NASA considering using SpaceX's Crew Dragon if Starliner still considered unsafe
- (02:46) SpaceX's Polaris dawn private space mission has been scheduled for August 26
- (06:54) Growing number of scientists are advocating for serious studies into UFO's
- (09:38) That's all for today's episode of Astronomy Daily
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