Welcome to Astronomy Daily, the podcast where we explore the latest and greatest in space and astronomy. I'm your host, Anna. Today we have an exciting lineup of stories for you straight from the final frontier. So let's dive into what's new in the cosmos.

• **Polaris Dawn Mission Delayed**: Our first story today concerns the eagerly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission from SpaceX. Originally slated for late July, the mission has now been delayed to mid to late August.
• **SpaceX's Return to Flight**: In recent news, SpaceX is set to resume launches from the Kennedy Space Center after a twoweek hiatus. Mark your calendars because this return to flight is scheduled for just after midnight, and it's a significant one. .
• **Crew9 Mission to ISS**: On the horizon for SpaceX, we have the Crew9 mission, which is slated to launch to the International Space Station no earlier than August 18. This mission holds particular significance as it may mark the final NASAled ISS mission to splash down in the Atlantic Ocean.
• . **Roman Space Telescope and Dark Matter Research**: Exciting advancements are coming to the field of dark matter research, thanks to NASA's upcoming Roman Space Telescope. Set to launch by 2027, this telescope will be a groundbreaking tool in our quest to understand one of the universe's greatest mysteries: dark matter.
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