Weekly Space News: SpaceX Launches, Voyager 1 Issues, and More!

🚀SpaceX successfully launches multiple missions, including the Crew-8 mission and Starlink satellites.

🪐Voyager 1 experiences technical issues, resulting in the transmission of garbled telemetry.

✈️Strat Launch conducts a successful test flight of their Talon Hypersonic test vehicle.

🌙Updates on NASA's plans for returning to the moon, including Blue Origin's Lunar Cargo Mission in the next year or so.

👨‍🚀NASA opens applications for new astronauts, allowing space enthusiasts to apply for a chance to go to space.

What were the key highlights from SpaceX this week?

—SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-8 mission, deploying astronauts to the International Space Station, and launched a batch of Starlink satellites.

What challenges is Voyager 1 facing?

—Voyager 1 is experiencing technical issues, resulting in the transmission of garbled telemetry, and engineers are working to resolve the problem.

What was the outcome of Strat Launch's test flight?

—Strat Launch conducted a successful test flight of their Talon Hypersonic test vehicle, demonstrating the viability of their propulsion system.

What is the latest update on NASA's plans for returning to the moon?

—NASA is working on various initiatives, including Blue Origin's Lunar Cargo Mission, which is expected to launch in the next year or so.

Can I apply to become an astronaut?

—Yes, NASA has opened applications for a new class of astronauts, giving space enthusiasts a chance to apply for the opportunity to go to space.

00:04SpaceX successfully launches multiple missions, including Crew-8 and Starlink satellites.

11:57Voyager 1 faces technical challenges, resulting in garbled telemetry.

12:29Strat Launch conducts a promising test flight of their Talon Hypersonic vehicle.

13:21Updates on NASA's plans for returning to the moon, including Blue Origin's Lunar Cargo Mission.

14:56NASA opens applications for new astronauts, giving space enthusiasts a chance to apply.