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An aurora will light up in unusual places as a solar storm rages. SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida tonight. Plus, a space mystery solved as a Cold War-era satellite lost for 25 years is finally rediscovered. Also, the James Webb telescope detects a one-of-a-kind atmosphere around the 'Hell Planet' in a distant star system.Sources:https://mashable.com/article/aurora-space-weather-solar-stormhttps://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-launch-group-6-58https://www.gbnews.com/science/space-mystery-cold-war-satellite-foundhttps://www.livescience.com/space/exoplanets/james-webb-telescope-detects-1-of-a-kind-atmosphere-around-hell-planet-in-distant-star-systemOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) An aurora will light up in unusual places as solar storm rages(00:04:13) SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink satellites from Florida tonight(00:07:56) Space mystery SOLVED as Cold War-era satellite lost for 25 years finally rediscovered(00:10:37) James Webb telescope detects 1-of-a-kind atmosphere around 'Hell Planet' in distant star system

A giant structure lurking in deep space challenges our understanding of the universe. SpaceX preps for a weekend launch from Florida's Space Coast. Plus, Sierra Space prepares to launch the Dream Chaser spaceplane, and jaw-dropping northern lights amaze skywatchers around the world.Sources:https://www.sciencealert.com/giant-structure-lurking-in-deep-space-challenges-our-understanding-of-the-universehttps://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/05/11/spacex-prepping-for-weekend-launch-from-floridas-space-coast/https://www.voxelmatters.com/sierra-space-prepares-to-launch-the-dream-chaser-spaceplane/https://www.space.com/spectacular-northern-lights-rare-solar-flares-may-2024Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Giant Structure Lurking in Deep Space Challenges Our Understanding of The Universe(00:03:52) SpaceX prepping for weekend launch from Florida’s Space Coast(00:06:30) Sierra Space prepares to launch the Dream Chaser spaceplane(00:08:32) Jaw-dropping northern lights from massive solar flares amaze skywatchers around the world. 'We have a very rare event on our hands.' (photos)

Patrick Space Force Base retires two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters and transitions to the HH-60W Jolly Green II. Explore the stunning sighting of an American flamingo at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Witness the awe-inspiring sights of an extreme geomagnetic storm around the world. Discover the Smithsonian Museum's exhibit of DoubleTree by Hilton's baked-in-space chocolate chip cookie. Join us as we delve into these captivating stories that showcase advancements in space technology, wildlife sightings, celestial spectacles, and the intersection of space and culinary innovation.Sources:https://spacecoastdaily.com/2024/05/patrick-space-force-base-920th-rescue-wing-retires-two-hh-60g-pave-hawk-helicopters/https://spacecoastdaily.com/2024/05/photo-of-the-day-american-flamingo-spotted-at-merritt-island-national-wildlife-refuge-near-kennedy-space-center/https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/northern-lights-united-states-globe-view-watchhttps://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/smithsonian-museum-displays-doubletrees-hilton-baked-space-chocolate-chip-cookieOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Patrick Space Force Base 920th Rescue Wing Retires Two HH-60G Pave Hawk Helicopters(00:03:43) PHOTO OF THE DAY: American Flamingo Spotted at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Near Kennedy Space Center(00:06:40) See the sights of an extreme geomagnetic storm around the world(00:09:17) Smithsonian Museum displays Doubletree by Hilton's baked-in-space chocolate chip cookie

India's growing space sector presses for more tax incentives. Sidus Space announces collaboration with NASA on Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services Contract. NASA prepares for NOAA's advanced weather satellite launch. Livermore Lab to provide optical payload for U.S. Space Force mission.Sources:https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report-international/indias-growing-space-sector-presses-for-more-tax-incentiveshttps://spacecoastdaily.com/2024/05/sidus-space-announces-collaboration-with-nasa-lunar-terrain-vehicle-services-contract/https://spacecoastdaily.com/2024/05/nasa-prepares-for-noaas-advanced-weather-satellite-launch-from-kennedy-space-center-june-25/https://spacenews.com/livermore-lab-to-provide-optical-payload-for-u-s-space-force-mission/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) India’s Growing Space Sector Presses for More Tax Incentives(00:03:31) Sidus Space Announces Collaboration With NASA Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services Contract(00:06:27) NASA Prepares for NOAA’s Advanced Weather Satellite Launch from Kennedy Space Center June 25(00:09:59) Livermore Lab to provide optical payload for U.S. Space Force mission

Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope make a groundbreaking discovery of a gaseous atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet. The telescope also uncovers insights into the growth of ancient black holes and their relationship with surrounding galaxies. Plus, the visually striking insignia designs of the US Space Force and SpaceX's upcoming Starlink satellite launch.Sources:https://www.techexplorist.com/webb-space-telescope-detects-atmosphere-exoplanet-55-cancri-e/83655/https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/space/2024/05/09/ancient-black-holes-grew-faster-than-host-galaxies-james-webb-space-telescope-suggests/https://www.creativebloq.com/news/space-force-insignia-designshttps://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/spacex-falcon-9-preps-rocket-launch-vandenberg-space-force-base/509-369b54d0-2f92-4a46-a5d7-16dd60112ebeOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) New Discovery: Gaseous Atmosphere Found Around Rocky Exoplanet(00:03:50) Ancient black holes grew faster than host galaxies, James Webb Space Telescope suggests(00:06:54) US Space Force insignia designs look straight out of Star Trek(00:09:10) SpaceX Falcon 9 preps rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base

Companies hope to cash in on space mining while next-gen satellites paint a clearer picture of a changing Earth. Perigee and SSC partner on a space launch vehicle, and a defunct Boeing drone dressed as an X-Wing is on display at the Air and Space Museum.Sources:https://undark.org/2024/05/08/asteroid-mining-space-metals/https://www.kedglobal.com/aerospace-defense/newsView/ked202405080010https://dronedj.com/2024/05/07/a-defunct-boeing-drone-is-now-on-display-at-the-air-and-space-museum-in-full-x-wing-regalia/https://www.space.com/noaa-satellites-earth-observations-geoxoOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) In the Race for Space Metals, Companies Hope to Cash In(00:03:26) Perigee, SSC to cooperate on space launch vehicle(00:06:50) A defunct Boeing drone is now on display at the Air and Space Museum in full X-Wing regalia(00:09:50) Next-gen satellites will paint a clearer picture of a changing Earth