In today's episode, we delve into SpaceX's groundbreaking ninth Starship test flight, marking a pivotal moment in reusable spacecraft technology. We also explore the strategic alliance between China and Russia to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon, intensifying the space race. Additionally, we discuss the U.S. Senate's progress on Jared Isaacman's nomination as NASA Administrator amidst budgetary debates. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starship-flight-9-launch-what-timehttps://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/23/faa-clears-spacex-to-launch-its-9th-starship-super-heavy-rocket-while-flight-8-mishap-investigation-continues/https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/starship-flight-9-infrastructure/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9Ai7EFvjRQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krVI5ZQ32Hohttps://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/third-times-the-charm-starship-flight-9/https://spaceexplored.com/2025/05/26/starship-flight-9-spacex-gears-up-for-launch-week/https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/23/faa-clears-spacex-to-launch-its-9th-starship-super-heavy-rocket-while-flight-8-mishap-investigation-continues/https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-gets-faa-approval-for-flight-9-of-starship-megarockethttps://www.centralfloridalifestyle.com/tech/faa-clears-way-for-spacex-starships-ninth-test-flight-now-targeting-may-27-launch/https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/china-and-russia-moon-power-plant/https://www.geo.tv/latest/606242-china-russia-sign-deal-to-build-power-plant-on-moon-leaving-us-behindhttps://www.mk.co.kr/en/it/11326513https://en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br/russia-e-china-querem-construir-uma-usina-nuclear-na-lua-ate-o-ano-de-2035-flpc96/https://thediplomaticinsight.com/china-russia-build-nuclear-plant-on-moon/https://spacepolicyonline.com/events/senate-vote-on-isaacman-nomination-to-be-nasa-administrator-june-2025/https://nasawatch.com/ask-the-administrator/jared-isaacmans-nomination-is-about-to-ripen/https://opentools.ai/news/jared-isaacman-takes-center-stage-for-nasa-administrator-nomination-votehttps://universemagazine.com/en/will-jared-isaacman-be-appointed-as-the-new-head-of-nasa/https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=61990.480https://opentools.ai/news/planetary-society-fights-back-against-white-houses-massive-nasa-budget-cutshttps://www.planetary.org/space-policy/nasa-budgethttps://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/nasa-sbir-sttr-spring-2025-newsletter.pdf?emrc=683356ad98edfhttps://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/space-exploration-will-continue-despite-nasa-budget-cuts-how-will-cigs-maker-ascenthttps://www.theregister.com/2025/05/21/nasa_iss_crew_cuts/