Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Discover the Future of AI Audio with ElevenLabs - https://try.elevenlabs.io/tad - Invest Like the Pros with StockMVP - https://www.stock-mvp.com/?via=ron - Prezi: Create AI presentations fast - https://try.prezi.com/automated_daily Support The Automated Daily directly: Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/theautomateddaily Today's topics: China launches Shiyan-33 test satellite - China successfully launched the Shiyan-33 experimental satellite on March 27 using a Long March-2C carrier rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, marking the 635th flight mission in the Long March series. SpaceX deploys Starlink satellites from California - SpaceX executed a Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on March 26, deploying Starlink V2 mini satellites into low Earth orbit for global internet connectivity expansion. Artemis II crew enters final launch preparations - NASA's Artemis II moon mission crew completed final preparations at Kennedy Space Center as the launch date approaches April 1, 2026, sending four astronauts on a historic 10-day lunar voyage. Geomagnetic storms impact space weather - Strong geomagnetic storms reached G3 levels on March 22, 2026, affecting Earth's magnetosphere and space weather conditions with impacts on communications and satellite operations. Episode Transcript China launches Shiyan-33 test satelliteLet's start with breaking news from China. The country successfully launched its Shiyan-33 test satellite today from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwest. A Long March-2C rocket with an upper stage booster carried the payload into its preset orbit earlier this afternoon, Beijing time. This was the 635th flight mission for China's Long March rocket series. While details about the satellite's specific experiments remain limited, these test missions are crucial for China as it advances its space capabilities and tests new technologies in orbit. SpaceX deploys Starlink satellites from CaliforniaOver in California, SpaceX had a busy day yesterday. A Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, deploying a fresh batch of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. This was part of SpaceX's ongoing effort to expand its global internet constellation. The Starlink V2 mini satellites are now in position to provide broadband coverage to underserved areas around the world. SpaceX continues its aggressive launch cadence to keep the Starlink network growing and competitive. Artemis II crew enters final launch preparationsNow, the story we've been watching closely—NASA's Artemis II mission is entering its final countdown phase. The four-person crew has completed their last major training milestones and is now at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. They're preparing for launch on April 1st, just days away. This mission will send three NASA astronauts and one Canadian astronaut on a roughly ten-day journey around the moon. It's the first crewed mission to the lunar vicinity since Apollo 17 in 1972, and the stakes couldn't be higher. The team is running through final systems checks, and everything appears to be on track for one of the most important space missions of the decade. Geomagnetic storms impact space weatherFinally, a quick note on space weather. Earlier this week, strong geomagnetic storms reached G3 levels, impacting Earth's magnetosphere. These storms, triggered by solar activity, can affect satellite operations and communications systems. Space weather forecasters continue to monitor conditions, and we'll keep an eye on any updates that might affect ongoing space operations. Subscribe to edition specific feeds: - Space news * Apple Podcast English * Spotify English * RSS English Spanish French - Top news * Apple Podcast English Spanish French * Spotify English Spanish French * RSS English Spanish French - Tech news * Apple Podcast English Spanish French * Spotify English Spanish Spanish * RSS English Spanish French - Hacker news * Apple Podcast English Spanish French * Spotify English Spanish French * RSS English Spanish French - AI news * Apple Podcast English Spanish French * Spotify English Spanish French * RSS English Spanish French Visit our website at https://theautomateddaily.com/ Send feedback to [email protected] Youtube LinkedIn X (Twitter)