S03E218: Voyager 1's Triumphant Return, SpaceX's Starship Advances, and Asteroid Ryugu's Microbial Surprise

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E218
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have an exciting lineup of stories, from NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft's triumphant return to full operations, to astronauts celebrating Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station, and updates on SpaceX's Starship program. We'll also dive into intriguing new findings from asteroid Ryugu samples and explore China's latest achievements in space. Stay tuned for all these stories and more.
Highlights:
- Voyager 1's Communication Comeback: Discover how NASA engineers successfully restored Voyager 1's operations after a communication disruption, highlighting the spacecraft's incredible durability and the dedication of the mission team.
- Thanksgiving in Space: Learn how astronauts aboard the International Space Station celebrated Thanksgiving with a unique feast and shared messages of gratitude, bridging the gap between Earth and space.
- SpaceX's Starship Progress: Get the latest on SpaceX's Starship program following Flight 6, with insights into post-launch inspections and preparations for the upcoming Flight 7.
- Asteroid Ryugu's Microbial Findings: Explore the fascinating discovery of Earth-based microorganisms on asteroid Richie samples, shedding light on planetary protection challenges and the adaptability of terrestrial life.
- China's Space Milestones: Uncover China's recent achievements, including the return of the Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft and the launch of advanced mapping satellites, enhancing their space infrastructure.
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✍️ Episode References
NASA Voyager 1
[NASA Voyager 1](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/voyager/index.html)
International Space Station
[International Space Station](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html)
SpaceX Starship
[SpaceX Starship](https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/starship/)
Asteroid Richie
[Asteroid Ryugu](https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/asteroids-comets-and-meteors/asteroids/
ryugu/in-depth/)
5--- Hayabusa2 spacecraft
[Hayabusa2](http://www.hayabusa2.jaxa.jp/en/)
Imperial College London
[Imperial College London](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/)
Tianzhou spacecraft
[Tianzhou spacecraft](https://www.space.com/china-tianzhou-cargo-spacecraft)
Long March 2C rocket
[Long March 2C](https://www.space.com/long-march-2c-rocket)
Siwei Gaojing satellites
[Siwei Gaojing satellites](https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_launches_Siwei_Gaojing_satellites_999.html)
Astronomy Daily website
[Astronomy Daily](https://astronomydaily.io)