X-37B’s Groundbreaking Maneuver and the Rare Comet’s Approach

Simply Space

The US military's X-37B spaceplane is set to execute a novel aerobraking maneuver, showcasing innovative space debris mitigation strategies. Meanwhile, astronomers are buzzing about the discovery of 55 runaway stars speeding away from a stellar cluster, and NATO is preparing to unveil its first commercial space strategy by 2025. Plus, a rare comet is on track to streak across the night sky, offering a once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity. Join us as we explore these exciting developments in space exploration and astronomy.
Sources:
https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/10/the-us-militarys-x-37b-spaceplane-is-preparing-for-a-novel-space-maneuver/
https://www.space.com/the-universe/stars/gaia-space-telescope-discovers-55-runaway-careening-away-from-stellar-cluster-at-80-times-the-speed-of-sound
https://defensescoop.com/2024/10/10/nato-commercial-space-strategy-2025/
https://www.npr.org/2024/10/10/nx-s1-5148895/how-to-see-comet-c-2023-a3-tsuchinshan-atlas
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) The US military’s X-37B spaceplane is preparing for a “novel space maneuver”
(00:03:42) Gaia space telescope discovers 55 'runaway' careening away from stellar cluster at 80 times the speed of sound
(00:06:46) NATO looks to publish first commercial space strategy in 2025
(00:09:25) Rare comet to streak across night sky. Here’s how you can see it