SpaceX’s Historic Launch and Lunar Power Race

In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's groundbreaking ninth Starship test flight, marking a pivotal moment in reusable spacecraft technology. We also explore the strategic alliance between China and Russia to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon, intensifying the space race. Additionally, we discuss the U.S. Senate's progress on Jared Isaacman's nomination as NASA Administrator amidst budgetary debates. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starship-flight-9-launch-what-time https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/23/faa-clears-spacex-to-launch-its-9th-starship-super-heavy-rocket-while-flight-8-mishap-investigation-continues/ https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/starship-flight-9-infrastructure/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9Ai7EFvjRQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krVI5ZQ32Ho https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/third-times-the-charm-starship-flight-9/ https://spaceexplored.com/2025/05/26/starship-flight-9-spacex-gears-up-for-launch-week/ https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/23/faa-clears-spacex-to-launch-its-9th-starship-super-heavy-rocket-while-flight-8-mishap-investigation-continues/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-gets-faa-approval-for-flight-9-of-starship-megarocket https://www.centralfloridalifestyle.com/tech/faa-clears-way-for-spacex-starships-ninth-test-flight-now-targeting-may-27-launch/ https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/china-and-russia-moon-power-plant/ https://www.geo.tv/latest/606242-china-russia-sign-deal-to-build-power-plant-on-moon-leaving-us-behind https://www.mk.co.kr/en/it/11326513 https://en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br/russia-e-china-querem-construir-uma-usina-nuclear-na-lua-ate-o-ano-de-2035-flpc96/ https://thediplomaticinsight.com/china-russia-build-nuclear-plant-on-moon/ https://spacepolicyonline.com/events/senate-vote-on-isaacman-nomination-to-be-nasa-administrator-june-2025/ https://nasawatch.com/ask-the-administrator/jared-isaacmans-nomination-is-about-to-ripen/ https://opentools.ai/news/jared-isaacman-takes-center-stage-for-nasa-administrator-nomination-vote https://universemagazine.com/en/will-jared-isaacman-be-appointed-as-the-new-head-of-nasa/ https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=61990.480 https://opentools.ai/news/planetary-society-fights-back-against-white-houses-massive-nasa-budget-cuts https://www.planetary.org/space-policy/nasa-budget https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/nasa-sbir-sttr-spring-2025-newsletter.pdf?emrc=68335