S03E213: Supernova Spectacle, Lunar Alliances, and Canada's Rover Naming Quest

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E213
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest in space exploration and astronomical discoveries. I'm your host, Anna. Today, we have a captivating lineup of stories that will take you from the death throes of a massive star to the newest developments in lunar exploration.
Highlights:
- Supernova Spectacle: Witness the unprecedented close-up image of a star, WOH G64, in its final stages of life in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Discover the egg-shaped cocoon of gas and dust that surrounds this massive star, as it prepares for its explosive supernova finale.
- ESA and JAXA's Next Big Cooperations: Explore the newly signed agreement between the European Space Agency and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, promising to accelerate space exploration with initiatives focusing on planetary defense, lunar exploration, and future missions to Mars.
- SpaceX Launch Expansion: Delve into the FAA's draft Environmental Assessment that supports SpaceX's request to increase Starship launches at their Starbase facility, paving the way for revolutionary launch frequencies and advancing their lunar and Martian ambitions.
- Canada's Lunar Rover Naming Contest: Join Canada's search for the perfect name for their first moon rover, part of the Artemis program. Learn how you can participate in this historic moment and contribute to the legacy of lunar exploration. Link below.
- Youngest Exoplanet Discovery: Uncover the groundbreaking discovery of the youngest planet ever found using the transit method. This cosmic infant, Tidy1b, offers a rare glimpse into planetary formation during its earliest stages.
- Starship Lunar Landing Plans: Discover new details about SpaceX and NASA's plans for landing astronauts on the moon using a specially modified version of Starship. Learn about the intricate maneuvers and safety measures being developed for the Artemis missions. Link below.
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✍️ Episode References
SpaceX
[https://www.spacex.com](https://www.spacex.com)
European Space Agency
[https://www.esa.int](https://www.esa.int)
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
[https://www.jaxa.jp](https://www.jaxa.jp)
Artemis Program
[https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis](https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis)
Canadian Space Agency
https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/news/articles/2024/2024-11-20-what-should-we-call-the-first-canadian-rover-on-the-moon.asp
Large Magellanic Cloud
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_Magellanic_Cloud](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_Magellanic_Cloud)
NASA
[https://www.nasa.gov](https://www.nasa.gov)
Axiom Space
[https://www.axiomspace.com](https://www.axiomspace.com)
HeroX Website
https://www.herox.com/NASASouthPoleSafety
Astronomy Daily
[https://astronomydaily.io](https://astronomydaily.io)