Episodes

Feb. 2, 2026

SpaceX's Million-Satellite Vision, Ancient Star Maps, and China's Solar Mission

Welcome to Astronomy Daily! Join hosts Anna and Avery for today's cosmic journey through space news, featuring SpaceX's audacious plan for one million solar-powered satellites, an ancient star catalog recovered from layers of...
Jan. 31, 2026

Artemis Delays, Blue Origin's Lunar Pivot, and Life's Building Blocks in Space

Join hosts Anna and Avery for Saturday's cosmic roundup! NASA's Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal faces weather delays, pushing the historic lunar mission to April 2026. Blue Origin announces a major strategic shift, pausing spac...
Jan. 30, 2026

Io's Record Eruption, Nuclear Space Future, and Ancient Mars Beaches

Witness the largest volcanic eruption ever seen on Jupiter's moon Io, explore NASA's breakthrough in nuclear propulsion, and discover evidence of ancient Martian beaches that could rewrite the story of life beyond Earth. In t...
Jan. 29, 2026

Runaway Black Hole Confirmed, Mercury Still Active & 2032 Moon Impact Risk

Join hosts Anna and Avery for an exciting journey through today's most compelling space stories. We explore Mercury's surprising geological activity, NASA's TESS satellite recovery, a frigid Earth-like exoplanet discovery, an...
Jan. 28, 2026

Solar Sentinel Reaches L1, Challenger's 40-Year Legacy, and AI's Hubble Discoveries

## Today's Headlines: 🛰️ **NOAA Solar Observatory Reaches L1** NOAA's Space Weather Follow-On satellite successfully arrived at Lagrange point 1 on January 21st, establishing the first component of a future constellation designed to provide early...
Jan. 27, 2026

Dark Matter Mapped: Webb's Unprecedented Universe Discovery

Welcome to Astronomy Daily! Join hosts Anna and Avery as they explore today's most fascinating space and astronomy stories. IN THIS EPISODE: 🌌 NASA's Dark Matter Map NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has created one of the mo...
Jan. 26, 2026

Terraforming Mars: A Real Plan & Webb's Dying Star Revelation

# Astronomy Daily - S05E22 ## Monday, January 26, 2026 Welcome to Astronomy Daily! Join hosts Anna and Avery as they explore the latest developments in space and astronomy, from ambitious plans to terraform Mars to stunning new views of dying stars....
Jan. 24, 2026

Rocket Lab's Hungry Hippos Arrive!| NASA Enlists Global Volunteers for Artemis II

Rocket Lab's "Hungry Hippos" arrive at Wallops Island despite tank test setback, NASA enlists global volunteers to track Artemis II, ancient lunar impact explains Moon's asymmetry, affordable space memorials launching in 2027...
Jan. 23, 2026

Artemis II's Historic Cargo, Orbital Debris Crisis, and AI Finds 7,000 New Worlds

Welcome to Astronomy Daily! Today we explore NASA's inspiring collection of historic keepsakes heading to the Moon on Artemis II, including fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer. We examine an urgent warning about orbital debris—...
Jan. 22, 2026

Blue Origin's TeraWave Network, Historic ISS Medical Evacuation & Buzz Aldrin Turns 96

Welcome to Astronomy Daily! In today's episode, we explore Blue Origin's ambitious new TeraWave satellite internet network offering speeds up to 6Tbps, discuss the first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space St...
Jan. 21, 2026

Spectacular Auroras, Suni Williams Retires, China's Space Rescue

Stunning northern lights dazzle the world after a severe G4 geomagnetic storm, legendary NASA astronaut Suni Williams retires after 27 years, and China executes a dramatic space rescue. Plus, Blue Origin's next tourist launch...
Jan. 20, 2026

Solar Storm Hits Early! Plus China's Reusable Rockets & Exoplanet Magnetic Shields

The Sun's latest outburst arrived ahead of schedule! A powerful X1.9 solar flare and massive CME triggered severe G4 geomagnetic storms on January 19th, bringing spectacular auroras as far south as Alabama. Hosts Anna and Ave...
Jan. 19, 2026

Artemis II Reaches the Pad, Akatsuki's Final Farewell, and China Cracks the FRB Code

Join hosts Anna and Avery for today's essential space and astronomy news roundup! 🚀 NASA's Artemis II rocket completes its journey to Launch Pad 39B, bringing humanity one step closer to returning to the Moon. We bid farewell to Japan's remarkable...
Jan. 17, 2026

MAVEN's Final Hour: Mars Orbiter Crisis + Historic ISS Evacuation Update & Lunar Timekeeping

NASA attempts to contact the silent MAVEN Mars orbiter after 40 days—but prospects look grim. Plus: the first-ever ISS medical evacuation succeeds, Europe debuts its powerful Ariane 64, scientists crack asteroid defense secre...
Jan. 16, 2026

Artemis II Rollout Weekend: NASA Preps Moon Mission + ESA Hacked & Jupiter's Oxygen Surprise

Artemis II is entering its final preparations! This weekend, NASA rolls out the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft to the launch pad for the first crewed mission to lunar orbit in over 50 years. We cover the crew, timel...
Jan. 15, 2026

Historic ISS Medical Evacuation: Crew Returns Safely + Missing Galaxies & Mars Crisis

From historic medical evacuations to missing galaxies and stunning new images of the Milky Way, today's episode covers the latest breaking news from space exploration and astronomy. Join Anna and Avery as they discuss six fas...
Jan. 14, 2026

Nuclear Moon Power, Mars Ocean Evidence, and Brains in Space

Astronomy Daily - January 14, 2026 Episode Nuclear Moon Power, Mars Ocean Evidence, and Brains in Space Episode Description Join hosts Anna and Avery for an action-packed episode covering six major space stories! We explore N...
Jan. 13, 2026

Medical Evacuation from the ISS | Wobbling Black Hole Jets | Lunar Hotel Reservations: Your Daily Space Update

Astronomy Daily - January 13, 2026 Episode Historic ISS Evacuation, Wobbling Black Holes, and Lunar Hotels Episode Description Join hosts Anna and Avery for an exciting episode packed with groundbreaking space news! We cover ...
Jan. 12, 2026

Anomalies in India's Launch| SpaceX's Starlink Expansion| Cosmic Dawn Signals: Your Daily Space Update

In today’s episode of Astronomy Daily, Anna and Avery take you from rocket pads on Earth to the farthest corners of the cosmos. We cover India’s latest PSLV launch and its unexpected anomaly, the FCC’s green light for thousan...
Jan. 10, 2026

Medical Drama on the ISS-Update | ESA's Rocket Revamp | Mysterious Early Galaxies: Your Daily Space News

In this episode, we dive into a wealth of exciting updates and discoveries that are shaping the world of space exploration. We begin with a significant follow-up on the medical situation aboard the International Space Station...
Jan. 9, 2026

ISS Crew Emergency Evacuation | Mars Mission Dead | Fastest Spinning Asteroid: Your Daily Space Update

In this episode, we explore a remarkable array of developments in space exploration and astronomy that are making headlines. We begin with a historic moment as NASA orders its first controlled medical evacuation from the Inte...
Jan. 8, 2026

From Betelgeuse's Secrets to Lunar Wonders: Your Daily Space Update

In this episode, we embark on an exciting journey through the latest astronomical discoveries and cosmic phenomena that are captivating enthusiasts around the globe. We begin with a groundbreaking revelation about Betelgeuse,...
Jan. 7, 2026

From Europa's Stillness to Artemis' Historic Launch: Your Daily Space Update

In this episode, we delve into a thrilling array of space news and discoveries that are shaping our understanding of the cosmos. We start with a sobering update on Europa, one of Jupiter's moons, where new research suggests i...
Jan. 6, 2026

From Cosmic Collisions to Habitable Moons: Your Daily Space Update

In this episode, we journey through the latest cosmic developments that are capturing our imaginations and shaping our understanding of the universe. We kick off with a concerning update about Spain's Spainsat NG2 satellite, ...