Jan. 15, 2025

Cosmic Mysteries Unveiled: Firefly's Lunar Leap, SpaceX's Satellite Surge, and Hidden Black Holes: S04E13

Cosmic Mysteries Unveiled: Firefly's Lunar Leap, SpaceX's Satellite Surge, and Hidden Black Holes: S04E13

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S04E13
Welcome to another captivating episode of Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest in space exploration and astronomical discoveries. I'm Anna, and today we have an exciting lineup of stories that...

Season 4
Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S04E13
Welcome to another captivating episode of Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest in space exploration and astronomical discoveries. I'm Anna, and today we have an exciting lineup of stories that showcase the ongoing advancements in our quest to understand the universe.
Highlights:
- Firefly Aerospace's Historic Lunar Mission: Firefly Aerospace is set to make history with its first mission to the moon, launching the Blue Ghost Lunar Lander on a SpaceX Falcon 9. The mission will carry 10 NASA experiments, exploring lunar regolith and testing cutting-edge technologies for future lunar bases.
- Swedish Tiny House on the Moon: A miniature Swedish red house is heading to the moon aboard ispace's Resilience mission. This artistic installation symbolizes humanity's drive to explore and will become a permanent fixture on the lunar surface, representing a 25-year dream of artist Mikael Genberg.
- SpaceX's Record-Breaking Satellite Deployment: SpaceX's Transporter 12 mission successfully deployed 131 satellites, including Planet Labs' imaging CubeSats and UAE's MBZ Sat. This milestone highlights SpaceX's role in democratizing access to space and fostering innovation.
- China's Yutu 2 Rover's Journey Ends: After over five years exploring the moon's far side, China's Yutu 2 rover has reached the end of its mission. The rover's achievements include groundbreaking discoveries of lunar materials and demonstrating far side operations.
- Hidden Supermassive Black Holes: New research suggests that up to 50% of actively feeding supermassive black holes may be hidden from view. These cosmic giants influence galaxy evolution, and their discovery could reshape our understanding of the universe.
- James Webb Space Telescope's Stellar Discoveries: The JWST captured stunning images of Herbig Haro 4647, revealing the early stages of star formation. These observations offer unprecedented insights into the processes shaping stars and planets.
For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, Tumblr, YouTube, YouTubeMusic, and TikTok. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts.
Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.
00:00 - Today we're diving into some fascinating developments across the cosmos
00:50 - Firefly Aerospace is making history with their first ever mission to the moon
02:59 - The Moon is about to receive its first tiny house
04:53 - SpaceX has successfully launched 131 satellites on its Transporter 12 mission
07:13 - China's Yutu 2 rover has remained stationary since March 2024
09:05 - New research suggests astronomers are missing between 30% and 50% of feeding black holes
11:03 - The James Webb Space Telescope recently captured a stunning image of interstellar material
13:09 - That brings us to the end of another fascinating journey through the cosmos
✍️ Episode References
Firefly Aerospace
[Firefly Aerospace Website](https://firefly.com/)
SpaceX
[SpaceX Website](https://www.spacex.com/)
NASA
[NASA Website](https://www.nasa.gov/)
James Webb Space Telescope
[JWST on NASA](https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/)
American Astronomical Society
[AAS Website](https://aas.org/)
Vandenberg Space Force Base
[Vandenberg SFB Website](https://www.vandenberg.spaceforce.mil/)
Yutu 2 Rover
[Yutu 2 on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yutu-2)
ispace
[ispace Website](https://ispace-inc.com/)
Planet Labs
[Planet Labs Website](https://www.planet.com/)
Varda Space...
WEBVTT

1
00:00:00.240 --> 00:00:02.879
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your source for the latest space

2
00:00:02.879 --> 00:00:05.559
in astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and we have

3
00:00:05.559 --> 00:00:08.279
an incredible show lined up for you. Today. We're diving

4
00:00:08.279 --> 00:00:12.400
into some fascinating developments across the cosmos, from groundbreaking Moon

5
00:00:12.439 --> 00:00:15.880
missions to mysterious black holes lurking in the early universe.

6
00:00:16.679 --> 00:00:20.960
We'll explore Firefly Aerospace's ambitious lunar mission, discover why there's

7
00:00:20.960 --> 00:00:23.000
about to be a tiny Swedish house on the Moon,

8
00:00:23.519 --> 00:00:27.480
and learn about SpaceX's latest record breaking satellite deployment. We'll

9
00:00:27.480 --> 00:00:30.120
also check in on China's historic You two two rover

10
00:00:30.239 --> 00:00:33.000
as it reaches a potential end to its remarkable journey,

11
00:00:33.399 --> 00:00:36.359
and uncover new findings about super massive black holes that

12
00:00:36.439 --> 00:00:39.600
might be hiding in plain sight. Plus, we're diving into

13
00:00:39.600 --> 00:00:44.200
a fascinating revelation from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Stay

14
00:00:44.200 --> 00:00:46.479
with us as we journey through these remarkable stories that

15
00:00:46.560 --> 00:00:49.719
continue to expand our understanding of the universe around us.

16
00:00:50.119 --> 00:00:54.240
Let's get underway. Firefly Aerospace is making history with their

17
00:00:54.280 --> 00:00:56.679
first ever mission to the Moon, set to launch on

18
00:00:56.719 --> 00:00:59.960
a SpaceX Falcon nine rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center

19
00:01:00.240 --> 00:01:03.920
very shortly. Their Blue Ghost Lunar Lander, aptly nicknamed Ghost

20
00:01:04.000 --> 00:01:07.120
Riders in the Sky, carries an impressive payload of ten

21
00:01:07.239 --> 00:01:11.719
NASA experiments, more than any previous commercial lunar payload services mission.

22
00:01:12.319 --> 00:01:14.920
The mission will conduct crucial research at every stage of

23
00:01:14.920 --> 00:01:17.239
its journey from Earth orbit all the way to the

24
00:01:17.319 --> 00:01:21.480
lunar surface. Before even reaching the Moon, the lander will

25
00:01:21.480 --> 00:01:26.040
measure solar wind particles and test radiation resistant computer hardware,

26
00:01:26.519 --> 00:01:31.280
while also experimenting with using Earth's GPS satellites for lunar navigation.

27
00:01:32.519 --> 00:01:35.879
Once Blue Ghost touches down in Marechrisium, the real work begins.

28
00:01:36.400 --> 00:01:39.799
The landing site was specifically chosen for its smooth, dusty terrain,

29
00:01:40.239 --> 00:01:43.120
perfect for studying one of the Moon's most challenging features,

30
00:01:43.560 --> 00:01:47.840
lunar regolith. This fine, powder like dust caused numerous headaches

31
00:01:47.879 --> 00:01:51.599
for Apollo astronauts, from obscuring their visors to grinding inside

32
00:01:51.640 --> 00:01:56.599
their spacesuits and compromising equipment seals. Several experiments will focus

33
00:01:56.640 --> 00:02:01.480
on tackling this dusty dilemma. The regolith adherence characterization experiment

34
00:02:01.920 --> 00:02:05.000
will test how different materials react to long term exposure

35
00:02:05.000 --> 00:02:08.400
to lunar dust, while the electrodynamic dust shield will attempt

36
00:02:08.400 --> 00:02:12.400
to clear away dust build up using electrical currents, technology

37
00:02:12.400 --> 00:02:15.520
that could prove vital for future lunar bases and solar panels.

38
00:02:16.439 --> 00:02:19.080
The mission will also probe beneath the Moon's surface, with

39
00:02:19.120 --> 00:02:22.000
the Lister experiment drilling up to nine feet deep to

40
00:02:22.039 --> 00:02:26.319
measure heat flow, potentially revealing new insights about lunar resources

41
00:02:26.360 --> 00:02:31.719
and formation. Meanwhile, the next generation Lunar retro reflector will

42
00:02:31.800 --> 00:02:34.800
use lasers to measure the precise distance between Earth and

43
00:02:34.840 --> 00:02:38.680
the Moon, building upon similar experiments first conducted during the

44
00:02:38.680 --> 00:02:42.560
Apollo era. Blue Goose sixty day mission will conclude with

45
00:02:42.599 --> 00:02:46.479
a spectacular finale as it witnesses both a lunar solar

46
00:02:46.520 --> 00:02:51.479
eclipse and an intriguing phenomenon where lunar dust appears to

47
00:02:51.560 --> 00:02:55.280
levitate at sunset, a fitting end for a mission that

48
00:02:55.319 --> 00:02:58.360
could help pave the way for humanity's sustainable return to

49
00:02:58.400 --> 00:03:01.879
the Moon. Of things going to the Moon that you

50
00:03:01.919 --> 00:03:04.879
didn't see this coming, the Moon is about to receive

51
00:03:04.960 --> 00:03:08.759
its first tiny house, and it's not just any ordinary dwelling.

52
00:03:09.199 --> 00:03:13.439
It's an iconic Swedish red house with white corners. This

53
00:03:13.560 --> 00:03:17.080
miniature architectural marvel is heading to the lunar surface aboard

54
00:03:17.120 --> 00:03:22.280
Icepace's Resilience mission, representing the culmination of artist Mikhail Genberg's

55
00:03:22.280 --> 00:03:26.159
twenty five year dream. While Genberg initially envisioned a self

56
00:03:26.240 --> 00:03:29.680
unfolding structure standing eight feet tall, the final Moon House

57
00:03:29.719 --> 00:03:33.120
has been scaled down considerably to just three inches high,

58
00:03:33.560 --> 00:03:37.560
four inches wide, and two point five inches deep. Despite

59
00:03:37.599 --> 00:03:41.520
its diminutive size, the structure has undergone rigorous engineering to

60
00:03:41.639 --> 00:03:44.599
ensure it can withstand the harsh conditions of space travel

61
00:03:45.039 --> 00:03:48.759
and the lunar environment. The symbolic red color of the

62
00:03:48.800 --> 00:03:53.000
house carries deep historical significance, dating back to a sixteen

63
00:03:53.039 --> 00:03:57.199
the century paint derived from Sweden's fallun copper mine. For Genberg,

64
00:03:57.400 --> 00:03:59.520
this isn't just about placing a structure on the Moon.

65
00:04:00.039 --> 00:04:03.599
It's about creating a universal symbol that speaks to humanity's

66
00:04:03.639 --> 00:04:07.840
eternal quest to explore the unknown. This isn't the first

67
00:04:07.840 --> 00:04:10.680
time Genberg has sent a version of the Moonhouse into space.

68
00:04:11.199 --> 00:04:15.479
In two thousand and nine, Swedish astronaut Christer Fugelsang carried

69
00:04:15.520 --> 00:04:18.639
a fold out card stock model to the International Space Station,

70
00:04:19.160 --> 00:04:23.519
where it was filmed floating freely in microgravity. But now

71
00:04:23.839 --> 00:04:27.199
After decades of preparation, the Moonhouse is finally headed for

72
00:04:27.240 --> 00:04:31.040
its intended destination. The tiny house will travel aboard I

73
00:04:31.199 --> 00:04:35.439
Space's Resilience Lander, targeting a landing site in mare Frigoris,

74
00:04:35.800 --> 00:04:38.720
or the Sea of Cold in the Moon's northern hemisphere.

75
00:04:39.199 --> 00:04:42.000
After a four month journey through space, this small piece

76
00:04:42.000 --> 00:04:44.839
of Sweden will become a permanent artistic installation on our

77
00:04:44.839 --> 00:04:47.920
celestial neighbor, serving as what Genberg hopes will be a

78
00:04:47.959 --> 00:04:51.600
symbol of humanity's endless drive to push boundaries and gain

79
00:04:51.680 --> 00:04:54.959
new perspectives on our world. Moving on now to the

80
00:04:55.000 --> 00:04:58.839
company that continues to push boundaries, SpaceX has just achieved

81
00:04:58.839 --> 00:05:02.680
another milestone into democratizing access to space with their latest

82
00:05:02.680 --> 00:05:06.800
Transport twelve ride share mission. Launching from Vandenberg Space Force

83
00:05:06.879 --> 00:05:10.920
Base in California, the Falcon nine rocket successfully deployed an

84
00:05:10.920 --> 00:05:14.199
impressive array of one hundred and thirty one satellites into

85
00:05:14.279 --> 00:05:18.279
sun synchronous orbit. Planet Labs dominated the passenger manifest with

86
00:05:18.319 --> 00:05:21.079
thirty six of their Dove Imaging Cube SATs and their

87
00:05:21.120 --> 00:05:24.959
second Pelican high resolution satellite. But what makes this mission

88
00:05:24.959 --> 00:05:28.639
particularly fascinating is the diverse range of payloads sharing the

89
00:05:28.720 --> 00:05:33.079
ride The United Arab Emirates contributed their MBZ SAT, weighing

90
00:05:33.079 --> 00:05:35.720
in its seven hundred and fifty kilograms and serving as

91
00:05:35.759 --> 00:05:40.120
the mission's largest single payload. Among the more intriguing passengers

92
00:05:40.160 --> 00:05:44.279
was the debut of Pixel's first three Firefly hyperspectral satellites.

93
00:05:44.800 --> 00:05:48.000
This Indian startup, fresh off a twenty four million dollars

94
00:05:48.000 --> 00:05:51.639
funding round, aims to build out an eighteen satellite constellation

95
00:05:51.800 --> 00:05:56.079
for advanced Earth observation and analytics. The mission also carried

96
00:05:56.120 --> 00:06:00.920
some groundbreaking experimental vehicles. Varda Space Industries launched their second

97
00:06:00.920 --> 00:06:04.879
mission W two, carrying a pharmaceutical reactor and payloads for

98
00:06:05.000 --> 00:06:09.120
NASA and the US Air Force. Meanwhile, Inversion Space tested

99
00:06:09.120 --> 00:06:12.560
their first mission called Ray, designed to splash down off

100
00:06:12.639 --> 00:06:16.360
the California coast as a demonstration of precision re entry technology.

101
00:06:16.839 --> 00:06:20.079
Perhaps the most unique payload was SATGUS, a twelve U

102
00:06:20.160 --> 00:06:22.839
cube SAT featuring a video screen that people can upload

103
00:06:22.879 --> 00:06:26.519
images to. This selfie satellite takes pictures of the screen

104
00:06:26.600 --> 00:06:29.319
with Earth in the background, creating a novel way to

105
00:06:29.399 --> 00:06:32.759
engage the public with space exploration. I just might give

106
00:06:32.800 --> 00:06:37.360
that a go myself. SpaceX's transporter program has now launched

107
00:06:37.399 --> 00:06:41.439
over one thoy one hundred payloads to orbit, proving that reliable,

108
00:06:41.480 --> 00:06:44.959
affordable access to space is no longer just a dream.

109
00:06:45.319 --> 00:06:48.639
While this has been transformative for many startups and organizations,

110
00:06:49.160 --> 00:06:52.079
it's worth noting that some launch companies have raised concerns

111
00:06:52.120 --> 00:06:56.040
about SpaceX's pricing strategy, suggesting it may be designed to

112
00:06:56.079 --> 00:07:01.920
eliminate competition. Nevertheless, the success of Transporter twelve demonstrates how

113
00:07:01.959 --> 00:07:04.680
far we've come in making space accessible to a broader

114
00:07:04.759 --> 00:07:09.040
range of participants, from established space agencies to innovative startups,

115
00:07:09.040 --> 00:07:13.720
pushing the boundaries of what's possible beyond our atmosphere. After

116
00:07:13.800 --> 00:07:16.879
over five years of groundbreaking exploration on the far side

117
00:07:16.879 --> 00:07:19.680
of the Moon, it appears China's U two two rover

118
00:07:20.000 --> 00:07:23.600
has finally reached the end of its remarkable journey. NASA's

119
00:07:23.639 --> 00:07:27.480
Lunar Reconnaissance orbiter images reveal the rover has remained stationary

120
00:07:27.519 --> 00:07:30.920
since March twenty twenty four, likely marking the conclusion of

121
00:07:30.959 --> 00:07:34.079
what has become the longest operating lunar rover in history.

122
00:07:34.920 --> 00:07:37.680
The mission began with a historic achievement when Chang A

123
00:07:38.319 --> 00:07:41.160
four and U two two became the first spacecraft to

124
00:07:41.160 --> 00:07:44.959
successfully land on the Moon's far side in January twenty nineteen.

125
00:07:45.800 --> 00:07:49.279
Throughout its operational life, U two two covered an impressive

126
00:07:49.319 --> 00:07:52.519
distance of one thousand, six hundred and thirteen meters across

127
00:07:52.560 --> 00:07:56.439
the Von Carmen Crater, surpassing the previous longevity record held

128
00:07:56.480 --> 00:07:59.800
by the Soviet Union's Luna Cood one. The rover's final

129
00:07:59.800 --> 00:08:03.360
movements tell a story of gradual decline. In early twenty

130
00:08:03.399 --> 00:08:06.439
twenty three, its typical drives of forty meters per lunar

131
00:08:06.480 --> 00:08:10.879
day dropped dramatically to just eight or ten meters. By October,

132
00:08:11.160 --> 00:08:13.639
these shortened further to mere one or two meter crawls,

133
00:08:13.680 --> 00:08:16.639
before the rover finally came to rest near a small

134
00:08:16.720 --> 00:08:20.600
ten meter crater, where it has remained since. Despite facing

135
00:08:20.600 --> 00:08:25.160
the harsh lunar environment of extreme temperatures, radiation, and abrasive moondust,

136
00:08:25.720 --> 00:08:29.800
U two two has made significant scientific contributions. The rover

137
00:08:29.879 --> 00:08:34.279
discovered materials potentially from the Moon's mantle, provided insights into

138
00:08:34.320 --> 00:08:37.279
the composition of the ancient South Pole eight Kin basin,

139
00:08:37.759 --> 00:08:41.360
and used ground penetrating radar to study the lunar subsurface.

140
00:08:42.159 --> 00:08:46.240
Perhaps most importantly, this mission demonstrated the feasibility of far

141
00:08:46.360 --> 00:08:49.919
side lunar operations through the use of a relay satellite,

142
00:08:50.279 --> 00:08:54.279
paving the way for future missions, including China's successful Changi

143
00:08:54.919 --> 00:08:58.600
six sample return mission. While U two two may have

144
00:08:58.639 --> 00:09:02.279
reached its final resting place, its legacy as a pioneering

145
00:09:02.360 --> 00:09:05.679
explorer of the Moon's mysterious far side will endure in

146
00:09:05.720 --> 00:09:10.240
the annals of space exploration. Our universe might be hiding

147
00:09:10.399 --> 00:09:14.720
far more cosmic monsters than we previously imagined. New research

148
00:09:14.759 --> 00:09:19.480
presented at the American Astronomical Society meeting suggests that astronomers

149
00:09:19.480 --> 00:09:23.279
could be missing between thirty percent to fifty percent of

150
00:09:23.480 --> 00:09:27.600
actively feeding super massive black holes throughout the cosmos. These

151
00:09:27.639 --> 00:09:31.000
aren't your average black holes. We're talking about cosmic giants

152
00:09:31.039 --> 00:09:33.720
with masses millions or even billions of times that of

153
00:09:33.720 --> 00:09:36.960
our Sun. To put their scale into perspective, comparing one

154
00:09:36.960 --> 00:09:39.960
of these supermassive black holes to its host galaxy is

155
00:09:40.039 --> 00:09:43.360
like comparing a pee to the entire Earth. Yet, despite

156
00:09:43.360 --> 00:09:47.759
their relatively small size, these cosmic behemoths wield tremendous influence

157
00:09:47.799 --> 00:09:51.320
over their surroundings. When these black holes feed, they can

158
00:09:51.360 --> 00:09:54.639
blast material away from their centers at speeds reaching a

159
00:09:54.759 --> 00:09:58.039
third of the speed of light. These powerful jets can

160
00:09:58.080 --> 00:10:01.320
push away the very gas and dust that galaxies need

161
00:10:01.360 --> 00:10:04.480
to form new stars, essentially putting the brakes on star

162
00:10:04.559 --> 00:10:09.159
formation throughout entire galaxies. The reason we're missing so many

163
00:10:09.159 --> 00:10:12.399
of these feeding giants they're hiding behind the very material

164
00:10:12.399 --> 00:10:15.960
they're consuming. Picture it like a cosmic doughnut of gas

165
00:10:16.000 --> 00:10:19.320
and dust surrounding the black hole. Depending on our viewing

166
00:10:19.360 --> 00:10:23.279
angle from Earth, this material can completely obscure our view

167
00:10:23.320 --> 00:10:27.080
of the feeding frenzy happening at the center. Using infrared

168
00:10:27.159 --> 00:10:31.600
data from NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, researchers have now

169
00:10:31.639 --> 00:10:34.759
created the first detailed census of these growing black holes.

170
00:10:35.559 --> 00:10:38.879
While these objects may be invisible to our traditional telescopes,

171
00:10:39.360 --> 00:10:42.879
the surrounding dust absorbs and re emits their intense light

172
00:10:43.039 --> 00:10:48.279
as infrared radiation, revealing their presence. This discovery could revolutionize

173
00:10:48.320 --> 00:10:52.600
our understanding of how galaxies evolve. As one researcher noted,

174
00:10:53.039 --> 00:10:55.720
if our eyes could detect X rays, the night sky

175
00:10:55.799 --> 00:10:59.919
would be dotted with countless feeding, supermassive black holes, each

176
00:11:00.000 --> 00:11:04.559
which one shaping the destiny of its host galaxy. Finally, today,

177
00:11:04.600 --> 00:11:08.240
let's get a JWST update. The James Web Space Telescope

178
00:11:08.279 --> 00:11:11.519
or JWST, has been turning heads with its remarkable ability

179
00:11:11.519 --> 00:11:14.799
to peer into the depths of our universe. Recently, it

180
00:11:14.879 --> 00:11:17.879
captured an image of Herbig Harrow forty six forty sevens,

181
00:11:18.240 --> 00:11:21.639
a pair of actively forming stars located about one four

182
00:11:21.759 --> 00:11:25.000
hundred and seventy light years away in the Vela constellation.

183
00:11:25.960 --> 00:11:28.639
These stars are in their infancy, and the surrounding scene

184
00:11:28.679 --> 00:11:33.080
is a cosmic masterpiece. Imagine a vibrant tapestry of colors

185
00:11:33.120 --> 00:11:35.559
and shapes. The stars are enveloped in a disc of

186
00:11:35.600 --> 00:11:39.679
gas and dust, which fuels their growth. As they gather material,

187
00:11:40.000 --> 00:11:43.519
they also eject jets of energized gas in opposite directions.

188
00:11:44.159 --> 00:11:46.799
When these jets collide with surrounding gas and dust at

189
00:11:46.879 --> 00:11:50.759
high speeds, they create shock waves, illuminating the interstellar medium

190
00:11:50.759 --> 00:11:54.879
with striking hues of pink and orange. What's truly captivating

191
00:11:54.919 --> 00:11:58.600
is the intricate layering of this interstellar material. The image

192
00:11:58.600 --> 00:12:02.440
reveals multiple ejections over time, suggesting that these stellar infants

193
00:12:02.440 --> 00:12:06.120
have been undergoing repeated outbursts. Each layer tells a story

194
00:12:06.159 --> 00:12:11.200
of past interactions, providing astronomers with a timeline of stellar formation. Activities.

195
00:12:12.120 --> 00:12:15.879
The level of detail in this image is unprecedented. Web's

196
00:12:15.960 --> 00:12:20.360
Near infrared camera near CAM allows scientists to observe these

197
00:12:20.399 --> 00:12:24.639
phenomena with exceptional clarity, offering insights into the early stages

198
00:12:24.679 --> 00:12:28.799
of star development. By studying objects like Herbig Harrow forty

199
00:12:28.799 --> 00:12:32.519
six forty sevenths, researchers can better understand the processes that

200
00:12:32.559 --> 00:12:35.519
have shaped our own sun and solar system. It's worth

201
00:12:35.559 --> 00:12:39.080
noting that Herbig Harrow objects like forty six forty sevenths

202
00:12:39.480 --> 00:12:43.000
are relatively short lived in astronomical terms, lasting only a

203
00:12:43.039 --> 00:12:47.039
few thousand years. This makes capturing such detailed images all

204
00:12:47.080 --> 00:12:50.360
the more significant, as they provide a fleeting glimpse into

205
00:12:50.360 --> 00:12:54.320
a critical phase of stellar evolution. The James Web Space

206
00:12:54.360 --> 00:12:58.600
Telescope continues to exceed expectations, shedding light on the complexities

207
00:12:58.600 --> 00:13:01.320
of our universe and bringing out closer to understanding the

208
00:13:01.360 --> 00:13:05.320
origins of stars and planets as it explores the cosmos.

209
00:13:05.559 --> 00:13:09.919
Who knows what other wonders it will uncover That brings

210
00:13:10.000 --> 00:13:13.039
us to the end of another fascinating journey through the cosmos.

211
00:13:13.720 --> 00:13:16.279
I'm Anna, and I want to thank you for joining

212
00:13:16.279 --> 00:13:19.600
me today on Astronomy Daily. If you're hungry for more

213
00:13:19.600 --> 00:13:23.639
space and astronomy news, head over to Astronomy Daily dot io,

214
00:13:23.919 --> 00:13:26.279
where you can sign up for our free daily newsletter

215
00:13:26.559 --> 00:13:29.480
and stay up to date with our constantly updating news feed.

216
00:13:29.960 --> 00:13:32.240
While you're there, don't forget to check out all our

217
00:13:32.279 --> 00:13:35.639
back episodes. Want to be part of our space loving community.

218
00:13:36.039 --> 00:13:38.840
You can find us across all major social media platforms.

219
00:13:39.279 --> 00:13:43.799
Just search for astro Daily Pod on Facebook, x, Tumblr, YouTube,

220
00:13:44.120 --> 00:13:48.039
YouTube music, and TikTok. Until next time, keep looking up

221
00:13:48.080 --> 00:13:54.679
and wondering about the mysteries of our incredible universeday stars.

222
00:14:02.000 --> 00:14:14.159
The Store is the soul. Store is the tem