• Blue Origin's Ambitious Plans: We delve into Blue Origin's upcoming missions, including the anticipated second launch of the New Glenn rocket and the Blue Moon lander, which aims to take humans to the Moon. We discuss the significance of the escapade mission to Mars and how these developments position Blue Origin in the lunar race against SpaceX.
• - Surprising Discovery from Asteroid Richie: Scientists have uncovered the mineral Jerfischerite within samples from the icy asteroid Richie, challenging previous assumptions about the asteroid’s formation. This unexpected find prompts questions about the conditions that led to its formation and the implications for our understanding of the early solar system.
• - The Cosmic Fossil Galaxy: Journey with us to a galaxy that has remained unchanged for billions of years, offering a glimpse into the early universe. This cosmic fossil, known as Kids J08420059, provides valuable insights into galaxy formation and the evolution of the cosmos.
• - A Hidden Planet Factory: The Hubble Space Telescope reveals a stunning blue nebula, GN043.2.8, where new planets are forming around a trio of young stars. We explore the significance of this discovery for understanding planet formation in a stellar nursery.
• - Exciting Week for Space Launches: We summarise the busy launch schedule ahead, featuring SpaceX's Falcon 9 missions, Australia's first homegrown rocket launch, and a resupply mission to the International Space Station. It's a thrilling time for space enthusiasts!
• - NASA's Partnership with Netflix: Discover how NASA is bringing the wonders of space closer to home by teaming up with Netflix to stream live programming, making space exploration more accessible than ever.
• For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
• Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.

✍️ Episode References
Blue Origin Updates
[Blue Origin](https://www.blueorigin.com/)
Asteroid Richie Discoveries
[Hiroshima University](https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en)
Cosmic Fossil Galaxy Information
[National Institute of Astrophysics](https://www.inaf.it/en)
Hubble Space Telescope Discoveries
[NASA Hubble](https://hubblesite.org/)
NASA and Netflix Collaboration
[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)
Astronomy Daily
[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)

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