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Explore China's successful Shenzhou 20 mission to the Tiangong space station, marking a significant milestone in their space exploration efforts. Discover the rare celestial 'smiley face' alignment of Venus, Saturn, and the crescent Moon, captivating stargazers worldwide. Plus, delve into the dramatic disintegration of Comet SWAN as it nears the Sun, offering astronomers a unique opportunity to study cometary behavior. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News. Sources: https://economictimes.com/news/international/us/shenzhou-20-mission-astronauts-dock-with-tiangong-space-station-heres-what-happened/articleshow/120596549.cms [https://economictimes.com/news/international/us/shenzhou-20-mission-astronauts-dock-with-tiangong-space-station-heres-what-happened/articleshow/120596549.cms] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGTITYYpvmE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGTITYYpvmE] https://en.mehrnews.com/news/230982/China-launches-Shenzhou-20-crewed-spaceship [https://en.mehrnews.com/news/230982/China-launches-Shenzhou-20-crewed-spaceship] https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/04/china-roundup-04242025/ [https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/04/china-roundup-04242025/] https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/watch-live-as-china-launches-shenzhou-20-astronauts-to-tiangong-space-station-on-april-24 [https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/watch-live-as-china-launches-shenzhou-20-astronauts-to-tiangong-space-station-on-april-24] https://www.marthastewart.com/moon-venus-saturn-alignment-april-2025-11719594 [https://www.marthastewart.com/moon-venus-saturn-alignment-april-2025-11719594] https://www.sciencealert.com/rare-smiley-face-moon-about-to-hit-the-sky-with-venus-and-saturn [https://www.sciencealert.com/rare-smiley-face-moon-about-to-hit-the-sky-with-venus-and-saturn] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI2No0HxVpJ/ [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI2No0HxVpJ/] https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/two-planets-will-form-a-smiley-face-with-the-moon-on-april-25-heres-where-to-look [https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/two-planets-will-form-a-smiley-face-with-the-moon-on-april-25-heres-where-to-look] https://www.space.com/stargazing/see-a-cosmic-smiley-face-in-the-early-morning-sky-as-the-moon-greets-saturn-and-venus-tomorrow [https://www.space.com/stargazing/see-a-cosmic-smiley-face-in-the-early-morning-sky-as-the-moon-greets-saturn-and-venus-tomorrow] https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/04/22/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-a-new-image-22-apr-2025/ [https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/04/22/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-a-new-image-22-apr-2025/] https://universemagazine.com/en/green-comet-c-2025-f2-swan-may-not-have-survived-its-approach-to-the-sun/ [https://universemagazine.com/en/green-comet-c-2025-f2-swan-may-not-have-survived-its-approach-to-the-sun/] https://astro.vanbuitenen.nl/comet/2025F2 [https://astro.vanbuitenen.nl/comet/2025F2] https://skyandtelescope.org/online-gallery/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-disintegrated/ [https://skyandtelescope.org/online-gallery/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-disintegrated/] https://en.as.com/latest_news/a-missing-comet-remains-visible-from-the-us-how-and-when-to-see-it-n/ [https://en.as.com/latest_news/a-missing-comet-remains-visible-from-the-us-how-and-when-to-see-it-n/]

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's successful 32nd resupply mission to the ISS, highlighting its scientific payloads and technological advancements. We also cover the unfortunate disintegration of Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN), which dashed hopes for a celestial spectacle. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crs-32 [https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crs-32] https://www.nasa.gov/mission/nasas-spacex-crs-32/ [https://www.nasa.gov/mission/nasas-spacex-crs-32/] https://issnationallab.org/iss360/spacex-crs32-live-launch-coverage/ [https://issnationallab.org/iss360/spacex-crs32-live-launch-coverage/] https://news.satnews.com/2025/04/21/spacex-launches-nasas-crs-32-commercial-resupply-mission-to-iss/ [https://news.satnews.com/2025/04/21/spacex-launches-nasas-crs-32-commercial-resupply-mission-to-iss/] https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launching-dragon-cargo-capsule-to-iss-early-april-21-watch-it-live [https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launching-dragon-cargo-capsule-to-iss-early-april-21-watch-it-live] https://earthsky.org/space/new-comet-swan25f-april-2025-how-to-see-it/ [https://earthsky.org/space/new-comet-swan25f-april-2025-how-to-see-it/] https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/04/22/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-a-new-image-22-apr-2025/ [https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/04/22/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-a-new-image-22-apr-2025/] https://universemagazine.com/en/green-comet-c-2025-f2-swan-may-not-have-survived-its-approach-to-the-sun/ [https://universemagazine.com/en/green-comet-c-2025-f2-swan-may-not-have-survived-its-approach-to-the-sun/] https://skyandtelescope.org/online-gallery/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-disintegrated/ [https://skyandtelescope.org/online-gallery/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-disintegrated/] https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/c-2025-f2-swan [https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/c-2025-f2-swan]

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's successful launch of the NROL-145 mission, marking a significant advancement in U.S. national security with the deployment of spy satellites. We also explore the dramatic disintegration of Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) as it neared the Sun, providing astronomers with valuable insights into cometary behavior. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News. Sources: https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=nrol-145 [https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=nrol-145] https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/04/19/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-third-nro-mission-in-eight-days/ [https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/04/19/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-third-nro-mission-in-eight-days/] https://www.nro.gov/news-media-featured-stories/news-media-press-releases/Archived-Press-Releases/Press-Release-Article/Article/4160673/nro-launches-tenth-proliferated-architecture-mission-with-nrol-145/ [https://www.nro.gov/news-media-featured-stories/news-media-press-releases/Archived-Press-Releases/Press-Release-Article/Article/4160673/nro-launches-tenth-proliferated-architecture-mission-with-nrol-145/] https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/launch/falcon-9-block-5-nrol-145/ [https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/launch/falcon-9-block-5-nrol-145/] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3Ov9W_GYZA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3Ov9W_GYZA] https://universemagazine.com/en/green-comet-c-2025-f2-swan-may-not-have-survived-its-approach-to-the-sun/ [https://universemagazine.com/en/green-comet-c-2025-f2-swan-may-not-have-survived-its-approach-to-the-sun/] https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/04/22/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-a-new-image-22-apr-2025/ [https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/04/22/comet-c-2025-f2-swan-a-new-image-22-apr-2025/] https://earthsky.org/space/new-comet-swan25f-april-2025-how-to-see-it/ [https://earthsky.org/space/new-comet-swan25f-april-2025-how-to-see-it/] https://astro.vanbuitenen.nl/comet/2025F2 [https://astro.vanbuitenen.nl/comet/2025F2] https://en.as.com/latest_news/a-missing-comet-remains-visible-from-the-us-how-and-when-to-see-it-n/ [https://en.as.com/latest_news/a-missing-comet-remains-visible-from-the-us-how-and-when-to-see-it-n/]

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's recent achievements: the successful launch of the NROL-145 mission for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office and the SpX-32 Cargo Mission to the International Space Station. Discover how these missions enhance U.S. space reconnaissance capabilities and support the ISS's operations. Join us as we explore the implications of these developments for future space exploration and international relations. Sources: https://www.nro.gov/news-media-featured-stories/news-media-press-releases/Archived-Press-Releases/Press-Release-Article/Article/4160673/nro-launches-tenth-proliferated-architecture-mission-with-nrol-145/ [https://www.nro.gov/news-media-featured-stories/news-media-press-releases/Archived-Press-Releases/Press-Release-Article/Article/4160673/nro-launches-tenth-proliferated-architecture-mission-with-nrol-145/] https://intelligencecommunitynews.com/nro-launches-nrol-145/ [https://intelligencecommunitynews.com/nro-launches-nrol-145/] https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/launch/falcon-9-block-5-nrol-145/ [https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/launch/falcon-9-block-5-nrol-145/] https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/Article-Display/Article/4161156/space-systems-command-partners-with-the-national-reconnaissance-office-for-prol [https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/Article-Display/Article/4161156/space-systems-command-partners-with-the-national-reconnaissance-office-for-prol] https://spaceinsider.tech/2025/04/21/nro-launches-tenth-proliferated-architecture-mission/ [https://spaceinsider.tech/2025/04/21/nro-launches-tenth-proliferated-architecture-mission/] https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crs-32 [https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crs-32] https://www.nasa.gov/missions/station/commercial-resupply/spacex-crs/nasas-spacex-32nd-commercial-resupply-mission-overview/ [https://www.nasa.gov/missions/station/commercial-resupply/spacex-crs/nasas-spacex-32nd-commercial-resupply-mission-overview/] https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launching-dragon-cargo-capsule-to-iss-early-april-21-watch-it-live [https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launching-dragon-cargo-capsule-to-iss-early-april-21-watch-it-live] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSa5HIa0y-c [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSa5HIa0y-c] https://spacepolicyonline.com/events/launch-of-spx-32-cargo-mission-to-iss-apr-21-2025-ksc/ [https://spacepolicyonline.com/events/launch-of-spx-32-cargo-mission-to-iss-apr-21-2025-ksc/]

Join us as we explore NASA's latest investment in deep space communication with a new antenna in Australia, enhancing global space exploration efforts. Plus, delve into the intriguing disintegration of Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN) as it nears the Sun, offering astronomers a rare real-time observation opportunity. Discover the latest developments in space exploration and astronomy on today's episode of Simply News. Sources: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIiMo1yR6Op/ [https://www.instagram.com/p/DIiMo1yR6Op/] https://www.threads.net/@csirogram/post/DIiyXnEtqh0/todays-throwbackthursday-is-twice-as-groundbreaking-in-1964-nasas-canberra-deep- [https://www.threads.net/@csirogram/post/DIiyXnEtqh0/todays-throwbackthursday-is-twice-as-groundbreaking-in-1964-nasas-canberra-deep-] https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/commercialresupply/2025/04/21/nasas-spacex-crs-32-launch-coverage-underway/ [https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/commercialresupply/2025/04/21/nasas-spacex-crs-32-launch-coverage-underway/] https://www.instagram.com/p/DIfDoilzsXI/ [https://www.instagram.com/p/DIfDoilzsXI/] https://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-11th-of-april-2025 [https://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-11th-of-april-2025] https://earthsky.org/space/new-comet-swan25f-april-2025-how-to-see-it/ [https://earthsky.org/space/new-comet-swan25f-april-2025-how-to-see-it/] https://groups.io/g/comets-ml/message/33635 [https://groups.io/g/comets-ml/message/33635] http://www.aerith.net/comet/weekly/current.html [http://www.aerith.net/comet/weekly/current.html] https://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-11th-of-april-2025 [https://bintel.com.au/blogs/news/space-and-astronomy-news-for-the-11th-of-april-2025]