SpaceX’s Starship Delays and Starlink Triumphs; Alien Life Doubts on K2-18b

In today's episode, we delve into the latest developments with SpaceX's Starship IFT-9 launch delays due to regulatory hurdles, while celebrating the company's successful Starlink satellite launches. We also explore the recent scientific debate casting doubt on the potential signs of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.



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