Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S04E10

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Astronomy Daily, your daily source for the latest updates in space exploration and astronomical discoveries. I'm Anna, and today we have an exciting lineup of stories that highlight the dynamic and rapidly evolving nature of our universe.

Highlights :

- SpaceX's Starship Test Flight Preparations: SpaceX is gearing up for a groundbreaking test flight with its next Starship, featuring crucial upgrades and a planned recovery attempt of the Super Heavy Booster. This mission marks a significant step towards operational capabilities, with up to 25 launches planned this year.

- NASA JPL's Challenges Amid Wildfires: The Eaton Fire near Los Angeles has severely impacted the JPL community, with over 150 employees losing their homes. Despite these challenges, essential operations continue, showcasing the resilience of our space exploration infrastructure.

- Mars at Its Brightest: Stargazers can look forward to a spectacular view of Mars this weekend as it makes its closest approach to Earth. This rare event offers a prime opportunity for observation, coinciding with Mars's opposition.

- World's First Wooden Satellite: Lignosat, the first wooden satellite, has been deployed from the ISS. This innovative experiment in sustainable space technology could pave the way for environmentally friendly spacecraft construction.

- Double Flash Event from a Black Hole : Astronomers have observed a rare double flare event from a supermassive black hole, providing new insights into these cosmic giants. This celestial performance offers a unique opportunity to study black hole interactions with stars.

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NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

[NASA JPL](https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/)

International Space Station

[ISS](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html)

Kyoto University

[Kyoto University](https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en)

Sumitomo Forestry

[Sumitomo Forestry](https://sfc.jp/english/)

Mars opposition

[Mars Opposition](https://mars.nasa.gov/all-about-mars/night-sky/opposition/)

Artemis program

[NASA Artemis](https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/)

Sagittarius A

[Sagittarius A](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/chandra/multimedia/sagittariusA.html)

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