Simply Space

SpaceX’s 500th Launch, ispace’s Lunar Setback, and NASA Nomination Drama


Listen Later

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's historic 500th Falcon rocket launch, marking a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight. We also cover the unfortunate failure of Japanese company ispace's moon landing attempt with its RESILIENCE lander. Additionally, we discuss the unexpected withdrawal of Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA Administrator by President Trump, exploring the implications for NASA's future. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.

Sources:
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/06/launch-roundup-060225/
https://keeptrack.space/x-report/spacex-brief-2025-06-05/
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6373882562112
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tC3vAgAIbw
https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2025/06/04/CA-SpaceX-launches-Starlink-satellitesd/8481749091523/
https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/private-japanese-spacecraft-resilience-ispace-moon-landing-attempt
https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/japanese-company-ispace-will-attempt-historic-moon-landing-on-june-5
https://ispace-inc.com/news-en/?p=7664
https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/a-second-lunar-landing-failure-for-ispace/
https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/06/05/live-coverage-ispace-makes-second-attempt-at-historic-moon-landing/
https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/31/president-trump-withdraws-isaacman-nomination-for-nasa-administrator-days-before-senate-confirmation-vote/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f64o22_fHts
https://eos.org/research-and-developments/trump-withdraws-nomination-for-nasa-administrator
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Simply SpaceBy Simply News from Qurrent