S03E143: Mars Mapping Milestone, Falcon 9 Mishap, and Starliner Return Date

Astronomy Daily: Latest Space News · Sep 2, 2024 · 17m

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: 2nd September 2024

Welcome to another episode of Astronomy Daily from Downunder. It's Steve here, bringing you the latest space and astronomy news on this second day of spring and September 2024. We've got a mixed bag of stories for you this week, from China's high-resolution map of Mars to SpaceX's Falcon 9 mishap, and much more. Let's dive right in!

Highlights:

- SpaceX Falcon 9 Mishap: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared SpaceX to restart its Falcon 9 launches following an investigation into a rare mishap during a first stage booster…