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Rocket Roundup for May 12, 2021

May 13, 2021 | Daily Space, Random Space Fact, Rockets, Space China, Space History, Spacecraft, SpaceX, Starlink

This week we present more Starlink launches, another Chinese launch, the test launch and landing of SN15, and the re-entry of the Long March 5B core stage that failed its deorbit burn last week. Plus, this week in rocket history, we look back at the launch of Alan Shepard and Freedom 7 on May 5th, 1961.

Discovery of Twin Supernovae Could Open Up Dark Energy Experiments

May 12, 2021 | Asteroids, Daily Space, Exoplanets, Galaxies, Mars, OSIRIS-REx, Planets, Star Forming Region, Supernovae, Voyager I & II

Researchers found that among about 50 supernovae, many had nearly identical spectra, paving the way for making more accurate distance calculations. These calculations, in turn, open up the possibility of using supernovae to better search for dark energy. Plus, OSIRIS-REx, Voyager I, planetary formation, and volcanoes on Mars.

Saturn’s Rings and Magnetic Fields Help Understand Planet’s Interior

May 10, 2021 | Book Club, Cassini, Earth, Neutron Stars / Pulsars, Physics, Saturn

Two new studies used data from Cassini’s Grand Finale observations of Saturn and found that the magnetic fields and a wave in the rings provide insight into the core structure and composition of the gas giant. Plus, cosmic rays, how Mayans shaped the Earth, and a review of books by Charles C. Mann.

Strange Supernova Appears Cool Before Exploding

May 7, 2021 | Active Galaxies, Earth, Exoplanets, Moon, Spacecraft, Star Forming Region, Supernovae, Very Large Array

Researchers find that the “oddball supernova” of a curiously cool, yellow star was lacking the hydrogen content expected, “stretching what is physically possible.” Plus, finding potentially habitable planets, a gamma-ray burst, ash clouds, and a new lunar map in this week’s What’s Up.

Rocket Roundup for May 5, 2021

May 6, 2021 | Crewed Space, Daily Space, Random Space Fact, Rockets, Soyuz, Space China, Spacecraft, SpaceX

This week’s Rocket Roundup episode features a remarkable triple header of launches in just over 100 minutes, plus one other launch and the conclusion of the first operational Commercial Crew mission including the first night splashdown of a crewed spacecraft in 53 years.

Rocket Roundup for April 28, 2021

Apr 30, 2021 | Crewed Space, Daily Space, Exoplanets, Mars, Random Space Fact, Rockets, ROSCOSMOS, Soyuz, Space China, Space History, Spacecraft, SpaceX

This week, the entire team gathers to share stories on Crew-2, another OneWeb launch, NROL-82, and a Chinese launch. Plus, this week in rocket history, we look back at the launch of NASA’s TESS on April 18th, 2018.