In this episode, dive into the latest achievements of the Parker Solar Probe, providing new insights into our Sun. Learn about the preparations underway for asteroid Apophis' close approach to Earth, ensuring planetary safety. Discover upcoming significant space missions that promise to change our understanding of the cosmos. Explore predicted trends in the space industry for 2025, offering a glimpse into the future of space exploration. Get ready for celestial events to watch in 2025, and listen in on astronauts' live conversation with NASA leaders, sharing experiences and insights from their missions. The episode concludes with a wrap-up and a reminder to stay connected for more space news.

(0:00) Welcome to Space News Weekly Brief

(0:20) Top stories overview

(1:04) Parker Solar Probe's latest achievements

(3:12) Preparing for asteroid Apophis' close approach

(5:10) Upcoming significant space missions

(8:23) Predicting space industry trends for 2025

(10:42) Celestial events to watch in 2025

(13:15) Astronauts' live conversation with NASA leaders

(14:48) Episode wrap-up and follow reminder