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**Show Notes: Astronomy Daily Podcast with Steve Dunkley and AI Newsreader, Hallie**
*Date:* 25th September 2020
*Episode Highlights:*
1. **Introduction**:
- Steve Dunkley welcomes listeners to another episode of Astronomy Daily.
- Hallie, the AI Newsreader, joins the conversation.
2. **Comet Mishimura**:
- The comet has transitioned from the morning sky to the evening sky.
- Facebook group "Comet Watch" reported binocular sightings after sunset starting September 14th.
- Heavensabove.com noted the comet shining at magnitude +2.4 on September 16th.
- Comet Mishimura was closest to Earth on September 12th and the Sun on September 17th.
- The comet may reappear in late November and December 2023 in the dawn sky.
3. **Space Health Issues**:
- The effects of zero gravity on the brain.
- Risks of cosmic radiation to astronauts.
- NASA's efforts to shield travelers from radiation.
- Importance of exercise and supplements in space.
- Effects of microgravity on the nervous and circulatory systems.
- Psychological challenges of space travel.
4. **SpaceX Starlink Satellites**:
- Launch of another cluster of Starlink satellites.
- FAA's new rule for cleaning space debris from launches.
- Details of the SpaceX launch and the importance of reducing space debris.
5. **Three-Body Problem**:
- A complex puzzle in physics and mathematics.
- Discovery of 12,000 new solutions to the problem.
- Historical context and significance of the problem.
6. **Osiris Rex Mission**:
- Return of the sample packet from the near-earth asteroid Bennu.
- The mission's continuation to study the near-Earth asteroid Apophis.
- Details of the mission's objectives and future plans.
7. **Conclusion**:
- Steve wraps up the episode and mentions other related podcasts and platforms for listeners to explore.
*Links & Resources*:
- [Space Nuts with Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson](spacenuts.io)
- [Astronomy Daily with Tim Gill](bitesz.com)
- [Space Nuts Facebook Group](#)
*Sign Off:* Steve and Hallie thank listeners and look forward to the next episode.

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**Astronomy Daily Podcast with Steve Dunkley & Hallie - Episode Date: 18th September 2023**
- **International Space Station Update:** Amidst political tensions, two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut dock at the ISS.

- **NASA's Apollo Robot:** Collaboration with Texas-based Apptronic Inc. to develop a humanoid robot for assisting astronauts in space missions.

- **Meteor Sighting in Australia:** Reports of a green fireball spotted over New South Wales and Victoria. Observers are encouraged to share footage to help locate its landing site.

- **Climate Alert:** NASA confirms summer 2023 as the hottest on record, emphasizing the impacts of human-driven global warming and the El Nino climate pattern.

- **SpaceX & Artemis III:** Updates on SpaceX's Raptor engine tests and their commitment to the Artemis III mission to land astronauts on the moon.

- **NASA's UFO Research:** Launch of a new program to scientifically study Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) with Mark McAnerney appointed as the director.

- **Controversial Alien Claim:** Presentation of alleged non-human bodies in Mexico sparks debate and skepticism.

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Join Steve Dunkley and Hallie next week for more space insights on Astronomy Daily.

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**Astronomy Daily Podcast - Series 2, Episode 44 with Tim Gibbs and AI Newsreader Hallie**
**Date:** Friday, 15th September 2023
**Show Notes:**
1. **NASA's New Role in UAP Research:**
- NASA is appointing a director of UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena) research.
- The decision follows a recommendation from an independent study team.
- The full report is available on NASA's website.
- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson thanked the study team and emphasized NASA's commitment to exploring the unknown.
- The new director will oversee NASA's scientific vision for UAP research, collaborate with other agencies, and apply AI and machine learning to search for anomalies.
2. **International Space Station (ISS) Activities:**
- Top priorities on September 13th included robotics, lab maintenance, and microbiology.
- The Expedition 69 crew engaged in Earth Science Operations and Biomedical duties.
- Astro B, a toaster-sized robotic helper, was activated inside the Kibble Laboratory Module.
- Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa of JAXA monitored the robotic activities.
- NASA Flight Engineer Frank Rubio and ESA Flight Engineer Andreas Mugansen worked in the Columbus Laboratory Module.
- The Columbus lab was reorganized to accommodate new exercise gear for astronauts.
3. **Lunar Exploration and Development:**
- Multiple space agencies plan to establish bases around the moon's southern polar region.
- Local resources will be used as building materials, a process known as "Insert to Resource Utilization" (ISRU).
- Dr. Kevin M. Kannon proposed a lunar soil classification scheme for space resource utilization.
- The scheme will help inform construction based on soil type and location.
4. **Russia's Lunar Exploration:**
- Russia remains committed to lunar exploration despite the loss of its Luna 25 moon lander.
- Russian leader Vladimir Putin emphasized the continuation of the program.
5. **Climate Change Indicators:**
- Earth experienced its hottest summer in recorded history from June to August 2023.
- Global sea surface temperatures broke new records.
- Heatwaves affected various countries, with over 200 heat-related deaths in Mexico.
- UN Secretary General Antonio Garretis highlighted the urgency of addressing climate change.
6. **Osiris Rex Spacecraft Sample Return:**
- The spacecraft will return an asteroid sample collected from Bennu in 2020.
- The sample capsule will re-enter Earth's atmosphere on September 24th.
- After releasing the capsule, the spacecraft will divert to asteroid Apophis under the new name Osiris Apex.
- The capsule will land safely with the help of parachutes.
7. **Hallie's Joke of the Day:**
- "Where does Light go when it breaks the law? Prism? And it's a light sentence."
**Closing Notes:**
- The podcast episodes are available at spaceknuts.io and bytes.com.
- Join the conversation on the Space Nuts podcast group on Facebook.
- Tune in to Steve Dunkey on Mondays and Tim Gibbs on Fridays.
Thank you for tuning in to Astronomy Daily! See you next week.

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1. **Introduction**
- Host: Tim Gibbs
- AI Newsreader Sidekick: Hallie
- Date: Tuesday, 12th of September 2023
2. **Weather Chat**
- Hallie struggles with temperatures over 30 degrees.
- Tim agrees, mentioning the challenges of humidity.
3. **Headlines**
- **Moonquake Discovery**: India's Lunar Lander, part of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, detects a possible moonquake, the first since the 1970s. The event was detected on August 26th, three days after landing on the moon's south pole. This discovery could provide insights into the moon's interior.
- **Moon's Geological History**: The Apollo lunar missions between 1969 and 1977 first detected seismic activity on the moon. A 2011 NASA study revealed the moon's core composition.
- **Chandrayaan-3's Challenges**: The mission's robotic explorers face extreme lunar temperatures without traditional heating units. Despite this, they've achieved their science goals, especially in exploring regions believed to contain frozen water.
- **Black Hole Discovery**: Scientists using NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory discover a black hole continuously consuming a star similar to our sun. This event, known as a tidal disruption event, was detected using a new data analysis method from Swift's X-ray telescope.
4. **SpaceX and Virgin Galactic Updates**
- **SpaceX**: Starship remains grounded after an explosion during its first orbital test flight. The FAA mandates 69 corrective actions before future launches can occur.
- **Virgin Galactic**: Successfully sends three paying customers to space, marking its fourth successful mission in recent months. The journey offers a few minutes of weightlessness and a view of Earth's curvature. Notably, one passenger brought ancient human ancestor fossils to space.
5. **Hallie's Terrible Joke of the Week**
- "Why did the physics professor break up with the biology professor? Because there was no chemistry."
6. **Closing Remarks**
- Engage with the podcast on the "Space Nuts" Facebook page.
- Listen to all episodes on spacenuts.io or bitesz.com.
- Catch Tim on Fridays and Steve on Mondays for full shows.
Thank you for tuning in!
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Show Notes: Astronomy Daily Podcast with Steve Dunkley & AI Newsreader, Hallie
**Episode Date:** September 11, 2023
**In this episode:**
1. **Polaris Star Mysteries**
- Recent changes observed in the Polaris star.
- The significance of its pulsation period in the world of astronomy.
2. **Chandran 3's Lunar Challenges**
- Chandran 3's experience of cold temperatures on the moon.
- The probe's survival challenges due to the absence of heaters.
3. **The Search for Extraterrestrial Life**
- NASA's exploration for technosignatures from advanced civilizations.
- The potential of intercepting communication through electromagnetic waves.
4. **Comet Nishimura's Journey**
- Discovery by amateur astronomer Hideo Nishimura.
- The comet's tail loss due to a solar event and its journey through the solar system.
5. **SpaceX Updates**
- The grounding of SpaceX's Starship after an explosion.
- FAA's corrective actions and the future of Starship launches.
- Introduction of SpaceX's new Starship Catching Launch Tower, "Meccazilla."
6. **Japan's Space Missions**
- The launch and objectives of Japan's Slim Moon Lander and X-Rism X-Ray Telescope.
- The significance of X-ray astronomy in understanding the universe.
**Closing Remarks:**
Steve Dunkley wraps up the episode, inviting listeners to join the next episode for more exciting news from the world of astronomy, space, and space science.
**Tune in next time for more updates from the cosmos!**

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**Date**: 4th September 2023
**Highlights**:
1. **New Lunar Crater**: Discussion about a new crater on the moon and its possible origins.
2. **India's Space Endeavors**: A look at India's recent successful moon landing and their upcoming plans.
3. **September Launches**: A roundup of various space launches scheduled for September.
4. **James Webb Telescope Discoveries**: Breathtaking structures revealed in a well-known supernova.
5. **Ingenuity's Mars Flight**: The Mars helicopter's 56th flight and its accomplishments.
6. **ISRO's Sun Mission**: India's first dedicated mission to study the Sun, a Diffier L-1.
7. **New Lunar Crater's Origin**: Speculation that a new lunar crater was caused by a Russian probe crash landing.
8. **SpaceX's Record-Breaking Launch**: SpaceX's 60th orbital mission of 2023.
9. **Upcoming Launches**: Details on various launches, including China's maritime launch and Virgin Galactic's third commercial mission.
10. **Astronomy Daily Schedule**: Information about the regular posting schedule of the podcast and its hosts.
**Additional Notes**:
- Steve shares a personal story about his car breaking down.
- Hallie makes light of the situation, comparing it to the Russian Space Agency's recent mishaps.
- Steve mentions the Astronomy Daily Newsletter, a roundup of top astronomy stories.
- The podcast ends with Steve thanking Hallie and mentioning Tim, the other half of the Astronomy Daily team from England.
- Listeners are reminded to check out back episodes of Astronomy Daily and the parent podcast, Space Nuts, on Bites.com and SpaceNuts.com.
**Closing**: Steve Dunkley signs off, promising more exciting space news in the next episode.

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