Ups & Downs: China's Lunar Quest, AI in Astronomy, and Industry Mishaps

06/15/23 • 68 min

What if you could get an inside look at the future of space exploration, packed with exciting updates on recent space launches, the risks of cutting-edge technology, and the potential AI holds for astronomical discoveries? Brace for liftoff as we delve into the Tropics mission's storm-observing capabilities, South Korea's first fully domestic rocket, the Nuri, and Arabsat's Bader 8 satellite, along with Airbus' ambitious goals for data advancement. We'll also explore potential issues with Boeing wiring harnesses and what this means for the industry's quality assurance process.
In this riveting discussion, we also turn our gaze to China's space exploration program and the Tiangong 2 project, mirroring the International Space Station. We dissect China's three-step space program and their quest to put astronauts on the moon by 2030, while envisioning the development of commuting systems and short-term day systems for crews. Plus, don't miss our analysis of the iSpace lunar lander mission crash and how a single software error brought it down.
Finally, we ponder the power of AI in revolutionizing astronomy and the exciting possibilities it holds for amateur astronomers. We marvel at the James Webb Space Telescope's latest reveal of a supernova in the pinwheel galaxy and debate which space event we'd most like to witness without the risk of death. Don't miss this extraordinary journey through the cosmos and the future of space exploration.

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SpaceWeek - Ups & Downs: China's Lunar Quest, AI in Astronomy, and Industry Mishaps

Transcript

Paul00:00:01.743

Welcome to Space Week , the podcast that brings you weekly space for everyday people . We're your hosts , Paul and Blake . Join us each week as we take you on a journey through the cosmos and bring the wonders of space down to Earth . So sit back , buckle up and get ready for another exciting episode .

Paul00:00:31.356

I hope you already have your pens ready