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SpaceTime with Stuart Gary
29 Jan 2021, 08:14 UTC
The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 24 Episode 12*The Earth is spinning faster.The Earth is spinning faster than it used to – in fact the planet’s fastest 28 days – based on records going back to 1960 have all occurred in the year 2020.*Hubble pinpoints supernova blastAstronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have determined the epicentre of a supernova explosion that lit up the skies 1700 years ago.*Blue Origin undertakes another successful test flight.While Virgin Galactic is still licking its wounds following the abort of its latest Space Ship Two test flight – space tourism competitor Blue Origin carried out another successful launch to space from its west Texas test facility.*SpaceX first launch for the yearSpaceX has commenced its 2021 launch year with the spectacular nighttime flight of a new Turkish telecommunications satellite.*The Science ReportU.K strain of COVID-19 more deadly than original.Scientists warn that a quarter of bee species haven’t been seen in 30 years.New research suggests aspirin may help breast and bladder cancer patients live longer.Scientists get to the bottom of things studying a dinosaur’s cloaca.Alex on Tech electronic outages are just a sign of the timesHelp SpaceTime become a completely listener supported ...
The Earth is Spinning Faster
29 Jan 2021, 08:14 UTC
The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 24 Episode 12*The Earth is spinning faster.The Earth is spinning faster than it used to – in fact the planet’s fastest 28 days – based on records going back to 1960 have all occurred in the year 2020.*Hubble pinpoints supernova blastAstronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have determined the epicentre of a supernova explosion that lit up the skies 1700 years ago.*Blue Origin undertakes another successful test flight.While Virgin Galactic is still licking its wounds following the abort of its latest Space Ship Two test flight – space tourism competitor Blue Origin carried out another successful launch to space from its west Texas test facility.*SpaceX first launch for the yearSpaceX has commenced its 2021 launch year with the spectacular nighttime flight of a new Turkish telecommunications satellite.*The Science ReportU.K strain of COVID-19 more deadly than original.Scientists warn that a quarter of bee species haven’t been seen in 30 years.New research suggests aspirin may help breast and bladder cancer patients live longer.Scientists get to the bottom of things studying a dinosaur’s cloaca.Alex on Tech electronic outages are just a sign of the timesHelp SpaceTime become a completely listener supported ...
The Planetary Society Radio Podcast
27 Jan 2021, 16:00 UTC
Is interstellar object ‘Oumuamua an alien artifact? Harvard professor Avi Loeb explores his theory in a new book and in a fascinating conversation with Mat Kaplan.Could the first object shown to have originated outside our solar system be a light sail built by an alien civilization? That’s the very controversial hypothesis put forward by distinguished Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb in his new book Extraterrestrial. The book is about much more than ‘Oumuamua, and so is Avi’s conversation with Mat Kaplan. Bill Nye pays tribute to a fallen member of The Planetary Society’s space family, and the biggest coincidence in the history of Planetary Radio surfaces during What’s Up.There’s more to discover, including a link to Planetfest ’21, at https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/0127-2021-avi-loeb-extraterrestrial
‘Oumuamua: Avi Loeb says it may have been artificial
27 Jan 2021, 16:00 UTC
Is interstellar object ‘Oumuamua an alien artifact? Harvard professor Avi Loeb explores his theory in a new book and in a fascinating conversation with Mat Kaplan.Could the first object shown to have originated outside our solar system be a light sail built by an alien civilization? That’s the very controversial hypothesis put forward by distinguished Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb in his new book Extraterrestrial. The book is about much more than ‘Oumuamua, and so is Avi’s conversation with Mat Kaplan. Bill Nye pays tribute to a fallen member of The Planetary Society’s space family, and the biggest coincidence in the history of Planetary Radio surfaces during What’s Up.There’s more to discover, including a link to Planetfest ’21, at https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/0127-2021-avi-loeb-extraterrestrial
SpaceTime with Stuart Gary
8 Jan 2021, 07:54 UTC
The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 24 Episode 3*Strange signal detected from Proxima CentauriScientists at SETI the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence are trying to understand a strange signal which was detected by the Parkes Radio Telescope originating in the Proxima Centauri star system.*Israel’s ambitious new plans for a moon missionThe Israeli non-profit initiative SpaceIL has announced plans for another attempt to land a spacecraft on the lunar surface.*Astronomers see a comet transitioning between familiesA comet discovered last year is providing new clues about how these icy worlds are moved into on orbits which bring them into the inner solar system and close to Earth.*January SkyWatchThe Earth moves into Perihelion its closest orbital position to the Sun.The dog star Sirius.The Quadrantids meteor shower. Show Your Support For SpaceTime and Help Us Reach Our GoalsSpaceTime is an independently produced podcast (we’re not funded by any government grants, big organisations or companies), and we’re working towards becoming a completely listener supported show...meaning we can do away with the commercials and sponsors. We figure the time can be much better spent on researching and producing stories for you, rather than having to chase sponsors to help us pay ...
Strange Signal Detected from Proxima Centauri
8 Jan 2021, 07:54 UTC
The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 24 Episode 3*Strange signal detected from Proxima CentauriScientists at SETI the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence are trying to understand a strange signal which was detected by the Parkes Radio Telescope originating in the Proxima Centauri star system.*Israel’s ambitious new plans for a moon missionThe Israeli non-profit initiative SpaceIL has announced plans for another attempt to land a spacecraft on the lunar surface.*Astronomers see a comet transitioning between familiesA comet discovered last year is providing new clues about how these icy worlds are moved into on orbits which bring them into the inner solar system and close to Earth.*January SkyWatchThe Earth moves into Perihelion its closest orbital position to the Sun.The dog star Sirius.The Quadrantids meteor shower. Show Your Support For SpaceTime and Help Us Reach Our GoalsSpaceTime is an independently produced podcast (we’re not funded by any government grants, big organisations or companies), and we’re working towards becoming a completely listener supported show...meaning we can do away with the commercials and sponsors. We figure the time can be much better spent on researching and producing stories for you, rather than having to chase sponsors to help us pay ...
The Planetary Society Radio Podcast
6 Jan 2021, 16:00 UTC
NASA has given the green light to Principal Investigator Les Johnson and his team for construction of a solar sail that dwarfs all that have come before.It is many times larger than any previous solar sail, and it will pave the way for even bigger spacecraft propelled by light. Solar Cruiser principal investigator Les Johnson tells us about his latest project and looks to humanity crossing the gulfs of interstellar space. Stellaris: People of the Stars is a collection of science fact and fiction co-edited by Les. Mat and Bruce offer a copy in the new What’s Up space trivia contest. There’s more to discover at https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/0106-2021-les-johnson-solar-cruiser
Solar Cruiser: A Giant Sail Prepares for Space
6 Jan 2021, 16:00 UTC
NASA has given the green light to Principal Investigator Les Johnson and his team for construction of a solar sail that dwarfs all that have come before.It is many times larger than any previous solar sail, and it will pave the way for even bigger spacecraft propelled by light. Solar Cruiser principal investigator Les Johnson tells us about his latest project and looks to humanity crossing the gulfs of interstellar space. Stellaris: People of the Stars is a collection of science fact and fiction co-edited by Les. Mat and Bruce offer a copy in the new What’s Up space trivia contest. There’s more to discover at https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/0106-2021-les-johnson-solar-cruiser
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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 48, Mars Landing Retropropulsion Simulation
10 Nov 2020, 23:51 UTC
Talking Space Podcast
3 Nov 2020, 02:55 UTC
On this episode of Talking Space, we go from the high-highs of space exploration to the low-lows of launch scrubs.We begin with the announcement of water being found on the light side of the moon. We talk about the unique way it was actually discovered...and what we need to know before we can mine it and use it during future missions.Then it's onto the continuing story of OSIRIS-REx, which successfully captured its sample from asteroid Bennu. We'll look at the unexpected issue it encountered and why every sample won't be studied when it returns to earth.Then it's a review of "Scrubtember" and "Scrubtober" which saw an entire month without a U.S. launch, and Talking Space was there for many of them. Hear what it's like to scrub with an engine fire...then scrub again...then scrub another time as the press grows anxious and frustrated, and what it took to finally break the bad luck streak.Next new crewmembers are now aboard the ISS, including the historic way they got to the station...and why the next crew will also make history.After that, do you know how many different groups or organizations need to get clearance before a rocket can launch from the U.S.? ...
Episode 1205: "Scrubtember" Leads to "Grabtober"
3 Nov 2020, 02:55 UTC
On this episode of Talking Space, we go from the high-highs of space exploration to the low-lows of launch scrubs.We begin with the announcement of water being found on the light side of the moon. We talk about the unique way it was actually discovered...and what we need to know before we can mine it and use it during future missions.Then it's onto the continuing story of OSIRIS-REx, which successfully captured its sample from asteroid Bennu. We'll look at the unexpected issue it encountered and why every sample won't be studied when it returns to earth.Then it's a review of "Scrubtember" and "Scrubtober" which saw an entire month without a U.S. launch, and Talking Space was there for many of them. Hear what it's like to scrub with an engine fire...then scrub again...then scrub another time as the press grows anxious and frustrated, and what it took to finally break the bad luck streak.Next new crewmembers are now aboard the ISS, including the historic way they got to the station...and why the next crew will also make history.After that, do you know how many different groups or organizations need to get clearance before a rocket can launch from the U.S.? ...
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