Lunar Ambitions: China's Race to the Moon, Cosmic Discoveries Unveiled

• China's Lunar Ambitions: Dive into the latest developments from China's space programme as they make significant strides towards their lunar goals. With successful tests of their Lanyue Lunar lander and the Long March 10 rocket, China is on track to land astronauts on the Moon before 2030, potentially outpacing NASA's Artemis programme. Explore the geopolitical implications of this evolving space race and what it means for international perceptions of technological prowess.
• - The Eye of Sauron Blazar: Witness a stunning astronomical discovery as astronomers reveal an image resembling the Eye of Sauron, emanating from the powerful blazar PKS1424-240. This breakthrough provides insights into the mechanics of cosmic jets and their connection to high-energy neutrinos, reshaping our understanding of these enigmatic phenomena.
• - Rethinking Exoplanet Sizes: New research suggests that many exoplanets may be significantly larger than previously estimated, challenging our understanding of planetary formation and potential habitability. Discover how detection methods have led to this revelation and its implications for the search for Earth-like worlds.
• - Launch Roundup: Stay updated with our launch roundup, featuring the much-anticipated 10th flight of SpaceX's Starship, set to deploy dummy satellites and gather crucial re-entry data. Additionally, learn about Russia's unique biological mission sending mice and fruit flies into orbit, alongside various other global launches scheduled for the week.
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• Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna and Avery signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.

✍️ Episode References
China's Lunar Programme Updates
[China National Space Administration](http://www.cnsa.gov.cn/)
Blazar PKS1424-240 Research
[Astrophysical Journal](https://iopscience.iop.org/journal/0004-637X)
Exoplanet Size Research
[NASA TV](https://tess.gsfc.nasa.gov/)
SpaceX Starship Updates
[SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com/)
Biological Mission Overview
[Roscosmos](https://www.roscosmos.ru/)
Astronomy Daily
[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)

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