In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's successful launch of NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. We also discuss the upcoming total lunar eclipse visible across North America, offering a celestial spectacle for stargazers. Plus, Rocket Lab's plans for the Neutron rocket's inaugural launch are unveiled, promising advancements in reusable space technology. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.

Sources:

https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/spherex-launch

https://blogs.nasa.gov/punch/2025/03/09/nasa-spacex-set-new-date-for-two-science-missions/

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/heres-the-launch-plan-for-nasas-spherex-and-punch-missions-liftoff-is-just-the-beginning

https://cor.gsfc.nasa.gov/news/2025/14_Sphere-and-Punch.php

https://spacepolicyonline.com/events/launch-of-nasas-spherex-and-punch-science-missions-feb-27-2025-vandenberg-1109-pm-et/

https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/spacex-rocket-loaded-with-nasa-telescope-to-launch-from-vandenberg-sonic-boom-expected

https://www.nasa.gov/event/spherex/

https://blogs.nasa.gov/spherex/2025/03/06/nasa-spacex-update-launch-date-for-spherex-and-punch-missions/

https://science.nasa.gov/mission/spherex/

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/03/spherex-punch-launch/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ueVZ63fZ4A

https://blogs.nasa.gov/spherex/2025/03/07/nasa-missions-go-for-launch-news-briefing-at-330-p-m-est/

https://blogs.nasa.gov/spherex/2025/03/08/nasa-spacex-stand-down-on-launch-for-spherex-punch/

https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/nasa-spacex-postpone-launch-for-spherex-punch-mission/story

https://www.space.com/where-blood-moon-total-lunar-eclipse-visible-march-2025

https://lsc.org/news-and-social/news/total-lunar-eclipse-night-march-13-14-2025

https://www.upexciseportal.in/lunar-eclipse-on-march-13-14-stunning-blood-moon-event-explained/

https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/catch-a-spectacular-total-lunar-eclipse-on-march-13-14/

https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/rare-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse

https://www.astronomy.com/observing/the-sky-this-week-from-march-7-to-14-2025/

https://www.accuweather.com/en/space-news/lunar-eclipse-2025-how-to-see-the-blood-moon-thursday-night/1752246

https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/total-lunar-eclipse-march-13-14-2025/

https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/watch-as-a-total-lunar-eclipse-will-cause-the-2025-blood-moon-this-march

https://www.wthr.com/article/weather/weather-blog/moon-total-lunar-eclipse-totality-blood-red-orange-night-sky-space-march-when-where-2025-time-peak-diagram-path-dates-how-see-watch-tonight-worm/531-d5cbecdf-5d59-4b0a-9e31-66828d4a5e50

https://watchers.news/2025/03/09/total-lunar-eclipse-on-march-14-2025-visible-across-the-americas-europe-and-africa/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket_Lab_Neutron

https://www.barchart.com/story/news/31240440/why-rocket-lab-stock-fell-in-february

https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/rocket-lab-unveils-new-ocean-landing-platform-for-its-neutron-rocket-237024/

https://jobs.khoslaventures.com/companies/rocket-lab/jobs/46803153-prototype-machinist

https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2025/03/04/rocket-labs-spacecraft-an-examination-of-design-and-functionality/

https://startup.jobs/prototype-machinist-rocket-lab-usa-6391035

https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2025/03/09/rocket-lab-unveils-new-sea-based-landing-platform-for-neutron-rocket/

https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-8-685166-20250309

https://www.voxelmatters.com/rocket-lab-unveils-new-platform-for-neutron-rocket-sea-landings/

https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/rocket-lab-at-emerging-technology-summit-strategic-plans-unveiled-93CH-3913633

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket_Lab

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB1L-UUHNwQ

https://www.barchart.com/story/news/31313836/everything-you-need-to-know-about-rocket-lab-today