SpaceX prepares for a groundbreaking propellant transfer test that could redefine lunar exploration. China launches three new-generation astronauts, marking a significant step in its space ambitions. Meanwhile, North Korea's missile test raises alarms about military capabilities and geopolitical dynamics. Plus, NASA's Hubble and Webb telescopes reveal surprising findings about the debris disk around the star Vega, challenging our understanding of planetary formation.

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https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/01/spacex-wants-to-test-refueling-starships-in-space-early-next-year/

https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/access-asia/20241101-china-sends-three-new-generation-astronauts-to-space-station

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/11/in-exchange-for-troops-in-ukraine-russian-aid-to-north-korea-may-extend-to-space/

https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/nasas-hubble-webb-probe-surprisingly-smooth-disk-around-vega/

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:40) Access Asia - China sends three new-generation astronauts to space station

(00:03:51) In exchange for troops in Ukraine, Russian aid to North Korea may extend to space

(00:06:33) NASA's Hubble, Webb Probe Surprisingly Smooth Disk Around Vega