SpaceX Delays Starship Launch, Norway Joins Artemis Accords, and China’s Space Traffic Initiative

In today's episode, we explore the delay of SpaceX's Starship Integrated Flight Test 9 due to regulatory and logistical challenges. We also discuss Norway's entry into the Artemis Accords, marking its commitment to international space cooperation. Additionally, we delve into China's ambitious plans for a space traffic management system to address orbital congestion. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-gets-updated-starship-launch-license-but-still-awaits-flight-9-approval https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8DU2t0tCak https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starship_flight_test_9 https://starship-spacex.fandom.com/wiki/Starship_Flight_Test_9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSiyzNpTv8Y https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-welcomes-norway-as-55th-nation-to-sign-artemis-accords/ https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/norway-becomes-55th-nation-to-sign-nasa-artemis-accords-for-peaceful-space-exploration https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/more-intl-space-cooperation-now-that-norway-is-55th-artemis-accords-partner/1775611 https://opentools.ai/news/welcome-norway-becoming-the-55th-signatory-to-the-artemis-accords-strengthening-global-space-harmony https://lifeboat.com/blog/2025/05/norway-signs-artemis-accords https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/us-and-china-need-a-space-hotline-for-orbital-emergencies-experts-say https://www.iac2025.org/media/news/space-news-round-up-1-10-may-top-stories-hitting-media-headlines/ https://keeptrack.space/space-brief/space-brief-2025-05-18/ https://www.globalbrandsmagazine.com/china-space-based-supercomputing/ https://swfound.org/news/all-news/2025/05/insight-counterspace-is-a-growth-industry-details-from-swf-s-2025-counterspace-report