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The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 116*NASA’s Dragonfly mission to the distant world of TitanNASA have undertaken a major survey of the Saturnian moon Titan’s Selk crater region which will be one of the primary targets of the Dragonfly helicopter mission in 2034.*Crunch time for Perseverance’s search for life on the red planetNASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has started collecting rock core samples from an area long considered to be a top prospect for finding signs of ancient microbial life on Mars – if it ever existed.*A partial solar eclipseParts of the northern Hemisphere have experienced a spectacular partial solar eclipse as the Moon blocked out part of the Sun over most of Europe, northern Africa, the Middle East, and western parts of Asia.*India launches 36 OneWeb satellitesIndia has replaced Russia launching 36 OneWeb internet satellites into orbit for the London based company.*The Science ReportPeople with severe COVID-19 have a higher risk of developi

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 115*Discovery of two interstellar objects which reached the Earth Astronomers have confirmed that two meteors which burned up in Earth’s atmosphere were both alien visitors from interstellar space.*NASA’s new time lapse movie of the universeNASA’s NEOWISE spacecraft has provided astronomers with a new time lapse movie of the universe showing how its evolved over the past decade.*New SpaceX record breaking launchSpaceX is continuing to set new records with an unprecedented 53 launches in 53 weeks.*Atlas V launches two satellitesA United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket has carried two new telecommunications satellites into geostationary orbit.*The Science ReportNew COVID-19 Omicron BA.2.75.2 variant largely evades neutralizing antibodies and treatments.Fishing equipment is a major pollutant in the world’s oceans.Study shows Neanderthals lived in small communities of around 20 individuals.Skeptics guide to telling science from pseudoscience.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 114*Over 30 thousand near Earth Asteroids now discoveredAstronomers have reached a major milestone with the discovery of the thirty thousandth near Earth asteroid.*NASA's Lucy spacecraft swoops past the EarthNASA’s Lucy spacecraft, the first mission to the Jupiter Trojan asteroids, has just undertaken a spectacular gravity assist flyby of the Earth – skimming the planet’s atmosphere, passing a mere 350 kilometres above the surface – that’s lower than the orbit of the International space Station.*Firefly’s new Alpha rocket reaches orbitFirefly Aerospace's new Alpha rocket has achieved orbit on its second launch attempt.*Russia launches a new spy satelliteThe Kremlin has launched a classified military satellite from its Plesetsk Cosmodrome 800 kilometres north of Moscow aboard an Angara-1.2 rocket.*The Science ReportBoston University rejects claims it’s created a new more deadly strain of COVID -19.Indian Ocean dipole becoming a key driver of Australian climate.Older people who sleep

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 113XX*Discovery of the nearest black hole to EarthAstronomers have discovered the nearest black hole to Earth.*How galaxies grow from the cosmic webA new study has found that galaxies tend to be oriented so that their spin is aligned to the nearest cosmic web filament.*Dragon returns to EarthNASA-SpaceX crew four has returned safely to Earth splashing down in the North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida.*China launches another six-spacecraft including three more spy satellitesChina has successfully launched three more spy satellites, two experimental spacecraft, and an alleged environmental satellite.*The Science ReportA decline in global life expectancy because of COVID-19Global ocean temperatures are likely to quadruple by 2090.Why some people seem to attract mosquitos more than others.Skeptics guide to trying to make astrology legitimate.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link:

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 112*New evidence for liquid water beneath the Martian south polar ice capScientists have revealed new evidence for the possible existence of liquid water beneath the south polar ice cap of Mars.*Fresh hints for a possible planet X in the outer solar systemThere are fresh hints for a possible planet X beyond Pluto in the outer solar system.*NASA targeting November 14 for the next Artemis 1 launch attemptNASA says it will wait until mid-November before attempting another launch of its giant Artemis 1 Moon rocket.*Kremlin carries out two launches despite sanctionsWhile the western boycott of Russian launches in the wake of Moscow’s brutal invasion of Ukraine has hit the former soviet space industry hard -- some missions have continued.*The Science ReportAn expedition to the Nord Stream pipeline leak finds methane levels 1000 times higher than normal.A new study supports weight loss benefits of a common diabetes drug.Australia’s Black Summer bush fires changed temperatures in the Earth

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 111*Astronomers have been given one of their best views yet of the birth of a black holeAstronomers have been given one of their best views yet of the birth of one of the universe’s most infamous monsters – a black hole.*The largest known asteroid impact on EarthA new study suggests the largest known asteroid impact on Earth may have been even bigger than previously thought and at least twice the size of the one that killed all the non-avian dinosaurs.*Australian project to grow plants on the MoonAustralian scientists have announced plans to grow plants on the Moon to help pave the way for a future lunar colony.*Japan's Epsilon rocket fails during launchJapan has suffered a major launch failure with its Epsilon rocket failing during the final stages of its flight to orbit.*The Science ReportStudy shows obese women improve heart health by time-restricted eating & hi-intensity interval training.The new high-speed motor which has the potential to increase the range of electric veh

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 110*Scientists change an asteroid’s orbit.Scientists have altered the orbit of a celestial object for the first time in history.*Huge Gamma Ray Burst detectedAstronomers have just detected a record-breaking Gamma Ray Burst.*TESS spacecraft placed in safe modeNASA's planet-hunting TESS spacecraft has been placed into safe mode after a sudden computer glitch.*Rocket Lab sets a new launch recordRocket Lab has broken its annual launch record carrying out its eighth mission this year.*The Science ReportScientists teach a dish of living human and mouse brain cells to play pong.The first COVID-19 vaccines designed to target Omicron are now being rolled out across Australia.Earth’s population will officially reach eight billion people on November 15th, 2022.Skeptics guide to the predictions of the Queen's passing.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/lis

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 109*Something has dropped off the Mars helicopter in mid flightNASA have detected something falling off their Mars Ingenuity helicopter during its latest flight.*Testing the new SWOT satelliteThe new American and French Surface Water and Ocean Topography – or SWOT spacecraft has passed its final pre-flight tests and is now almost ready for its launch to space in December.*Russia to delay its departure from the International Space Station – for nowRussia’s on again off again plan to leave the International Space Station is off again – at least for now.*Black Sky Aerospace announces new locally developed missile systemAustralia’s sole local manufacturer of solid rocket fuel has announced that it has begun testing a missile launch pod as part of a plan to develop Australia’s sovereign missile capability.*The Science ReportHalf of all global cancer deaths – some 4.45 million in total, are due to just 34 risk factors.Lockheed Martin delivers a new 300 kW-class tactical laser to the US d

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 108*Stunning new images of the Jovian ice moon EuropaNASA’s Juno spacecraft has completed its close flyby of the Jovian ice moon Europa capturing stunning close-up images which are raising more questions than they answer.*NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Launches to International Space StationThe SpaceX Dragon capsule Endurance has successfully docked to the space-facing forward port of the Harmony module on the International Space Station two days after launching aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from space launch complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.*Three Russian cosmonauts return safely to EarthThree Russian cosmonauts returned safely to Earth aboard their Soyuz MS-21 capsule landing under three orange and white parachutes on the Kazakhstan steppe about 150 kilometres southeast of Zhezkazgan.*Iran’s latest space claimsIran claims it’s launched a space tug capable of moving small satellites between orbits.*The Science ReportStrange blue Goo living organisms discovered on the sea floor.

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 107*Dimorphous grows a massive comet like impact debris tail The DART spacecraft’s impact into the asteroid Dimorphous has generated a massive comet like tail of dust and debris stretching back over ten thousand kilometres.*Another planet around Proxima CentauriThe number of planets orbiting stars in the Sun’s neighbourhood keeps increasing. The nearest star system to the Sun Alpha Centauri now has at least four candidate exoplanets orbiting in the triple star system. *New plan to keep Hubble flyingNASA and SpaceX signed an agreement to look at developing a system to boost NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope up into a higher orbit using a manned dragon spacecraft.*Sun getting more violentA two hundred-thousand-kilometre-long filament of plasma erupting out from the surface of the Sun has triggered a powerful Coronal Mass Ejection.*The Science ReportThe 2022 Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine announced in Sweden.Aus

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 106*JUNO undertakes a Europa flybyNASA's Juno spacecraft has undertaken a close flyby of the Jovian Ice moon Europa.*Planetary-scale heat wave discovered in Jupiter's atmosphereAstronomers have detected a planetary scale heatwave sweeping across Jupiter’s atmosphere.*More Starlinks take to the airSpaceX has launched another 52 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit.*October SkywatchOur nearest neighbouring star system Alpha Centauri, two of our nearest neighbouring galaxies the large and small Magellanic clouds, and three meteor showers are among the highlights of the October night skies on Skywatch. Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ If you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen to. Thank you…To become a SpaceTime supporter and unlock commercial free editions of the show, gain early access and bonus content, please

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 105*Mercury’s surface is changing rapidlyA new study has found that the surface of the planet Mercury is changing rapidly.*Why it never pays to bet against Albert EinsteinA new study once again proves Einstein was right -- We can absolutely rule out Newton’s law of gravity.*Missing carbon monoxide mysteryA new study suggests missing amounts of carbon monoxide – a key component found in protoplanetary disks – is hiding inside ice formations within planetary nurseries.*China launches another seven Earth-observation satelliteBeijing has launched another seven spy satellites including one to replace a spacecraft hit by space junk last year.*The Science ReportTriple vaccination 61% effective against Omicron COVID.A new study claims being sad or lonely really does shorten your life span.Archaeologists tell the story of the ancient Marra Wonga rock art.Alex on Tech: The Optus data breachListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewith

NASA’s DART or Double Asteroid Redirection Test spacecraft has successfully slammed into an asteroid in what’s been described as the world’s first planetary defence technology demonstration mission.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 103*New and puzzling features of mysterious fast radio burstsAstronomers have detected strange never before seen signals originating from an already mysterious object called a Fast Radio Burst.*NASA's InSight hears its first meteoroid impacts on MarsNASA's Mars InSight lander has detected seismic waves from four asteroids that crashed on to the Martian surface in 2020 and 2021.*Rocket Lab launches its seventh Electron this yearRocket Lab has launched its 30th mission and delivered its 150th satellite in to orbit.*Space Junk streaks across ScotlandAs if police and emergency services in northern England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland wont busy enough last week with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II – they were also being inundated with hundreds of calls about a strange fireball crossing the sky.*The Science ReportA new mask that can alert the wearer if they've been exposed to Covid-19.Scientists identify a new molecular phase of water.Discovery of what may be the largest and most co

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 102*James Webb Space Telescope develops a serious technical problemNASA’s James Webb space telescope has developed a problem with a key part of its spectroscope system used to analyse to chemical composition of objects...*But that hasn’t stopped it making some spectacular observations of Mars and NeptuneNASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured its first stunning images and spectra of the red planet Mars and the distant ice giant Neptune.*Australia’s first major astronomical observatoryThis year marked the two hundredth anniversary of Australia’s first major astronomical observatory which was built in what is now Parramatta Park in Sydney’s western suburbs.*Russia launches a US astronaut to the space stationA Russian capsule carrying two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut has successfully docked with the International Space Station, three hours and a half after launching aboard a Soyuz 2.1a rocket from the Baikonu

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 101*Bad weather scrubs a third launch attempt for the world’s most powerful rocketIn a case of déjà vu all over again as NASA has been forced to scrub a third launch attempt of its massive Artemis 1 Moon rocket – this time because of Tropical storm Ian near Jamaica which was forecast to rapidly intensify and move towards the Florida coast.*NASA's Lunar IceCube missionHitching a ride on NASA's Artemis Moon rocket is a tiny shoe box sized six unit cubesat spacecraft that will be searching for water hidden in the dark shadows of deep craters on the lunar surface.*Virgin Orbit to launch from QueenslandThe rural Queensland city of Toowoomba could become a future space port for Virgin Orbit. The company has just signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian infrastructure development company Wagner Corporation to use their Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport as a local base of operations.*32 new variable stars discoveredAstronomers

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 100*Counting down to asteroid collisionNASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test— or DART mission -- remains on target to crash into a potentially hazardous near-Earth asteroid on Monday.*Continental plate movements control Earth’s largest volcanic eventsA new study has found a surprising link between the slowing of continental plate movements and the timing of Earth’s largest volcanic events.*More and More Starlinks launchedSpaceX says that even though its requested authorization to launch some 42 thousand Starlink broadband satellites – it probably won’t need that many to achieve the global internet coverage its seeking.*China launches more spy satellitesChina have launched another pair of spy satellites as they continue what President Xi Jinping and the Chinese communist government refer to as preparations for war.*The Science ReportAustralia’s black summer bushfires found to be 3 times worse than any other wildfires globally.Scientists have developed a new way to break down long

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 99*Dream Chaser space plane could be used as a rapid response military transportSierra Nevada’s Dream Chaser space plane will now begin flying cargo to the International Space Station for NASA in February 2023 instead of the 2022 launch date originally planned.*Ariane 6 launchpad testingDevelopment and testing of the European Space Agency’s new Ariane 6 launch vehicle is now underway at the Kourou Space Port in French Guyana.*Ariane 5 undertakes one of its final launchesThe European Space Agency has witnessed one of the final launches of its Ariane 5 workhorse rocket taking telecommunications satellite into geostationary orbit.*Rocket Lab begins preparations for reusable launch vehiclesRocket Lab has begun preparations for reusable launch vehicles by successfully testing a used but refurbished Electron Rutherford core stage engine for the first time.*The Science ReportThe Lancet Commission says an estimated 17.9 million people have died from COVID-19.A new study confirms taking asp

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 98*Gamma rays from neighbouring galaxy related to dead starsAstronomers say that a mysterious source of high energy gamma rays discovered near the galactic centre of the Milky Way could have originated in the neighbouring Sagittarius Dwarf galaxy.*Volcanic super eruptions are millions of years in the makingA new study claims volcanic super eruptions occur when huge accumulations of magma deep in the Earth’s crust, formed over millions of years, move rapidly to the surface disrupting pre-existing rock.*Blue Origin’s New Shephard explodes in mid airSpace Tourism operations have been halted as Federal Aviation Administration air crash investigators begin the long and involved process of trying to determine why a Blue Origin New Shepard rocket blew up in a spectacular fire ball 64 seconds after its launch from its West Texas base.*American Nuclear Missile test launchThe US military has test fired an LGM-30G Minuteman III interco

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 97*Solar Orbiter hit by a massive Coronal Mass EjectionEarlier this month as The European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter undertook its third flyby of the planet Venus it was hit by a massive coronal mass ejection blasting out from the Sun.*Mars dryness runs deepA new analysis of seismic data from NASA’s Mars InSight mission has revealed that the mission’s equatorial landing site isn’t just dry as a bone – but that dryness runs deep with little or no subsurface ice for at least 300 metres down.*Making metal on MarsScientists are working out how to manufacture metal on Mars.*New space travel health warningsA new study has warned of the increased cancer risks astronauts face due to their space travel.*The Science ReportGreen products are more toxic to the environment.Iran gets closer to building its first nuke.Study shows dogs can develop a condition similar to dementia as they age.Skeptic's guide to nominations for the bent spoon awards.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app