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Podcast: Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates
Episode: Astronauts' Vision Crisis, South Korea's Lunar Leap, and the Cosmic Promises of the Roman Telescope
Description: Unexpected Vision Changes in Space:Â Explore the startling phenomenon affecting approximately 70% of astronauts on long-duration missions, known as Spaceflight Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS). This episode delves into how microgravity impacts vision, leading to permanent changes, and the ongoing research by NASA to develop countermeasures to protect astronauts' eyesight during future missions, including to Mars.- South Korea's Lunar Ambitions:Â Discover South Korea's ambitious plans to establish a lunar base by 2045, as outlined by the Korea Aerospace Administration. We discuss the nation's roadmap for lunar exploration, including the development of homegrown landing technology and resource utilisation, alongside th...