Welcome to another episode of Astronomy Daily. I'm your host, Anna, and I'm thrilled to bring you the latest updates from the cosmos. Today we have an exciting lineup of stories that span from cuttingedge manufacturing breakthroughs to gamechanging proposals in planetary science. So get comfortable, and let's embark on this journey through the latest frontiers of space and astronomy.
Episode Highlights

• Virgin Galactic's New Manufacturing Facility: Virgin Galactic has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of their new stateoftheart spaceship manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona. This facility is set to revolutionize the final assembly of their nextgeneration Delta spaceships, aiming for commercial operations by 2026.
• ispace Rocket Setback: The Chinese private aerospace firm ispace faced a significant setback during the test flight of their SQX1Y8 rocket. We'll discuss the mission, what went wrong, and the ongoing investigation to determine the cause of the failure.
• Redefining Planets: A group of planetary scientists led by UCLA professor JeanLuc Margot has proposed a new definition of what constitutes a planet. This new proposal aims to include exoplanets and provide a more precise classification system.
• SpaceX Falcon 9 Starlink Launch Anomaly: SpaceX encountered a rare issue with their Falcon 9 rocket during the launch of Starlink satellites. We'll examine the implications for future missions and what this means for the Starlink satellite constellation.
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