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The Astronomy Daily Podcast team brings you a summary of the days Space and Astronomy News so you never feel left behind. There's a lot going on 'out there ,' and we endeavour to bring it all to you. The team consists of Steve and Hallie on Mondays and Anna on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more visit, our website and sign up for the free daily newsletter and check out our continually updated newsfeed. www.astronomydaily.io. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, YouTube and TikTok ...just search for AstroDailyPod. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

  1. Europe's Satellite Ambitions, Russia's Asteroid Show, and Artificial Eclipses: S03E223

    35 MIN. AGO

    Europe's Satellite Ambitions, Russia's Asteroid Show, and Artificial Eclipses: S03E223

    Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E223 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest in space exploration and cosmic discoveries. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have an exciting lineup of stories that will take you from ambitious European space ventures to awe-inspiring celestial events and groundbreaking research. Highlights: - Europe's Satellite Ambitions: Discover how Europe's aerospace giants Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo are joining forces under Project Bromo to challenge Starlink and reshape the satellite communications industry. - Asteroid Spectacle Over Russia: Witness the remarkable asteroid event that lit up the Yakutia skies, showcasing our advanced asteroid detection capabilities and planetary defense systems. - Artificial Solar Eclipses: Explore the European Space Agency's innovative Probe 3 mission, which will create artificial solar eclipses in space to study the sun's corona and test precision spacecraft control. - Origins of Earth's Oceans: Delve into new research suggesting comets like 67P may have delivered water to Earth, challenging previous theories about our planet's watery beginnings. - AI in Space Exploration: Learn how AI is set to revolutionize long-duration missions to Mars, providing astronauts with critical decision-making support and enhancing survival in deep space. - Hubble's Long-Term Galaxy Study: Marvel at the Hubble Space Telescope's decades-long observation of the distant galaxy UGC 10043, revealing its evolution and cosmic interactions. For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Sign up for our free Daily newsletter to stay informed on all things space. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTube, Tumblr, and TikTok. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts. Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe. Become a supporter of this podcast, just visit https://spacenutspodcast.com/about ✍️ Episode References Airbus [Airbus](https://www.airbus.com) Thales Group [Thales Group](https://www.thalesgroup.com) Leonardo [Leonardo](https://www.leonardocompany.com) European Space Agency [ESA](https://www.esa.int) Starlink [Starlink](https://www.starlink.com) Hubble Space Telescope [Hubble Space Telescope](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hubble/main/index.html) Comet 67P [Comet 67P](https://sci.esa.int/web/rosetta/-/comet-67p) MIT Media Lab Space Exploration Initiative [MIT Media Lab](https://www.media.mit.edu/groups/space-exploration/) International Space Station [ISS](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html) Yakutia region [Yakutia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sakha_Republic) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

    14 min
  2. S03E222: Venus's Ocean Mystery, Gravitational Wave Breakthrough, and China's Satellite Milestone

    1 DAY AGO

    S03E222: Venus's Ocean Mystery, Gravitational Wave Breakthrough, and China's Satellite Milestone

    Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E222 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest cosmic discoveries and space exploration news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have a thrilling lineup of stories that will take you from Venus's ancient mysteries to groundbreaking gravitational wave mapping. Highlights: - Venus's Ocean Mystery: Dive into new research that finally answers whether Venus, often called Earth's twin, ever had oceans. Discover the stark findings from the study published in Nature Astronomy that reveal Venus's dry past and how it diverged from Earth. - Gravitational Wave Breakthrough: Explore the extraordinary advancements in gravitational wave mapping by Australian astrophysicists. Learn about the detailed maps created using the Meerkat Pulsar Timing Array, revealing unexpected hotspots and insights into supermassive black holes. - China's Satellite Milestone: Celebrate China's successful deployment of AppStar 6e, their first all-electric propulsion telecommunications satellite. Understand how this innovative technology marks a significant step forward in satellite operations and space communications. - Space Launch Frenzy: Catch up on a busy week of space launches with 10 orbital missions planned. From SpaceX's ambitious Falcon 9 schedule to China's classified launches and Europe's solar observation missions, discover the dynamic nature of modern space operations. - BepiColombo's Mercury Encounter: Follow the ESA and JAXA's BepiColombo spacecraft as it completes its fifth flyby of Mercury. Learn about the new images and data captured, and the mission's progress towards unraveling Mercury's mysteries. For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Sign up for our free Daily newsletter to stay informed on all things space. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTube, Tumblr, and TikTok. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts. Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe. Become a supporter of this podcast for commercial free episodes etc. Details at https://spacenutspodcast.com/about ✍️ Episode References Nature Astronomy https://www.nature.com/natastron/ OSGRAV https://www.osgrav.org.au/ Swinburne University https://www.swinburne.edu.au/ Meerkat Pulsar Timing Array https://www.sarao.ac.za/science/meerkat/ China Academy of Space Technology http://www.cast.cn/ AppStar Alliance Satcom Ltd http://www.appstar.com.hk/ European Space Agency https://www.esa.int/ JAXA https://global.jaxa.jp/ Ariane 5 rocket https://www.arianespace.com/vehicle/ariane-5/ SpaceX https://www.spacex.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

    12 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    S03E221: December's Planet Parade, Osiris Rex's Atmospheric Triumph, and Lunar Caves Unveiled

    Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E221 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest cosmic insights and space exploration news. I'm your host, Steve Dunkley, and today we have an exciting lineup of stories that will guide you through this month's celestial events and groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Highlights: - Planet Parade: Join us as we explore this month's spectacular planet parade, featuring Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars. Discover the best times and locations to catch these celestial wonders with your naked eye. - Geminid Meteor Shower: Prepare for December's Geminid meteor shower, renowned as the year's most dazzling display of shooting stars. Find out when and where to witness this breathtaking event. - OSIRIS-REx Mission: Delve into the preliminary findings from the OSIRIS-REx mission, which returned an asteroid sample to Earth, providing unprecedented insights into atmospheric reentry and geophysical phenomena. - Lunar Caves Discovery: Uncover the recent discovery of potential caves beneath the Moon's surface, revealed by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. Learn how these subsurface features could support future lunar exploration. - NASA's Lunar Rescue Challenge: Explore NASA's innovative challenge to design a rescue system for astronauts on the Moon's South Pole, with a $20,000 prize for the best solution. Discover the unique requirements and hazards of this lunar mission. For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Sign up for our free Daily newsletter to stay informed on all things space. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr and X. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts. Thank you for tuning in. This is Steve signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe. Become a supporter of this podcast...for details on how to earn our undyig love,  visit: https://spacenutspodcast.com/about Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

    14 min
  4. S03E196: Earth's Magnetic Melody, Lunar Propulsion Leap, and Black Hole Jet Mysteries

    2 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    S03E196: Earth's Magnetic Melody, Lunar Propulsion Leap, and Black Hole Jet Mysteries

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    12 min
  5. S03E192: Cosmic Combat Concerns, CubeSat's Celestial Check-In, and Artemis Aims High

    2 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    S03E192: Cosmic Combat Concerns, CubeSat's Celestial Check-In, and Artemis Aims High

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  6. S03E220: Dragonfly's Titan Adventure, Asteroid Mining Insights, and Dark Energy's Evolving Mystery

    4 DAYS AGO

    S03E220: Dragonfly's Titan Adventure, Asteroid Mining Insights, and Dark Energy's Evolving Mystery

    Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E220 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your ultimate source for the latest cosmic discoveries and space exploration news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have a stellar lineup of stories that will take you from Saturn's moon Titan to the early Daily of our planet and beyond. Highlights: - Dragonfly Mission to Titan: Discover NASA's ambitious Dragonfly mission, set to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. This revolutionary rotorcraft will explore Saturn's moon Titan, searching for life's building blocks in its dense atmosphere and liquid methane lakes. - Asteroid Mining Realities: Explore the latest study from Astroforge, which offers a grounded perspective on asteroid mining. Learn about the potential of platinum group metals and the challenges of extracting construction metals for space infrastructure. - Early Earth Reimagined: Delve into new research from the University of California that challenges the hellish view of Earth's Hadean era, suggesting that liquid water and conditions for life existed much earlier than previously thought. - Dark Energy Insights: Uncover groundbreaking findings from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument collaboration, revealing dynamic properties of dark energy and confirming Einstein's relativity on cosmic scales. - Universe Simulation Breakthrough: Celebrate the creation of the largest universe simulation by the Argonne National Laboratory, offering unprecedented insights into the formation of galaxies and cosmic structures. - GPS Infrastructure Upgrade: Learn about the Space Force's significant contract with Raytheon to enhance GPS capabilities with the Next Generation Operational Control System, focusing on cybersecurity and precision. For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Sign up for our free Daily newsletter to stay informed on all things space. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTube, Tumblr, and TikTok. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts. Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support For more support options, visit https://spacenutspodcast.com/about ✍️ Episode References NASA Dragonfly Mission [NASA Dragonfly](https://www.nasa.gov/dragonfly) SpaceX [SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com/) Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory [Johns Hopkins APL](https://www.jhuapl.edu/) Astroforge [Astroforge](https://astroforge.io/) University of California [University of California](https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/) Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument [DESI](https://www.desi.lbl.gov/) Argonne National Laboratory [Argonne National Laboratory](https://www.anl.gov/) Raytheon [Raytheon](https://www.rtx.com/) Space Force [U.S. Space Force](https://www.spaceforce.mil/) Astronomy Daily [Astronomy Daily](https://astronomydaily.io/)

    16 min
  7. S03E219: UFOs Over Washington, Alien Starships, and Webb's Black Hole Puzzle

    5 DAYS AGO

    S03E219: UFOs Over Washington, Alien Starships, and Webb's Black Hole Puzzle

    Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E219 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest in space exploration and astronomical discoveries. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have an exciting lineup of stories that will take you from Earth to the edge of the observable universe. Highlights: - UFO Sightings in Washington, D.C.: Dive into the intriguing UFO sightings that have sparked discussions around Capitol Hill and on social media today. Discover the truth behind the viral photos of mysterious lights above the U.S. Capitol and the optical phenomenon that explains them. - Alien Civilizations on the Move? Explore a fascinating new theory suggesting that advanced extraterrestrial societies might be piloting entire star systems through space, using binary star systems as cosmic vehicles. - James Webb's Black Hole Discoveries: Learn about the groundbreaking findings from the James Webb Space Telescope that challenge our understanding of supermassive black holes and their early formation in the universe. - China's Commercial Spaceflight Advances: Get the latest on China's commercial spaceflight developments, including the upcoming launch of the Long March 12 carrier rocket from the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center. - Mysterious Stellar Signals: Investigate the source of bizarre radio signals detected by astronomers, traced back to a binary star system 5,000 light years away, revealing new insights into cosmic phenomena. - Celebrating Irwin Allen's Legacy: Celebrate the release of "The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen," a tribute to one of science fiction's most influential pioneers, whose work shaped the landscape of 1960s television and the disaster film genre. Here's your link: https://amzn.to/3COoubH  For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Sign up for our free Daily newsletter to stay informed on all things space. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, Tumblr, and TikTok. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts. Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe. We would love it if you could help us out and become a  supporter of our show. You can find details on our Support page. Thank you.. https://spacenutspodcast.com/about  ✍️ Episode References James Webb Space Telescope [NASA James Webb Space Telescope](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/webb/main/index.html) Clement Vidal [Vrije University Brussels](https://www.vub.be/en) Murchison Wide Field Array [Murchison Widefield Array](http://mwatelescope.org/) Meerkat telescope [MeerKAT Radio Telescope](https://www.sarao.ac.za/science-engineering/meerkat/) Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen [Amazon Link](https://amzn.to/3COoubH) Astronomy Daily [Astronomy Daily](https://astronomydaily.io) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

    14 min
  8. S03E218: Voyager 1's Triumphant Return, SpaceX's Starship Advances, and Asteroid Ryugu's Microbial Surprise

    6 DAYS AGO

    S03E218: Voyager 1's Triumphant Return, SpaceX's Starship Advances, and Asteroid Ryugu's Microbial Surprise

    Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E218 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have an exciting lineup of stories, from NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft's triumphant return to full operations, to astronauts celebrating Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station, and updates on SpaceX's Starship program. We'll also dive into intriguing new findings from asteroid Ryugu samples and explore China's latest achievements in space. Stay tuned for all these stories and more. Highlights: - Voyager 1's Communication Comeback: Discover how NASA engineers successfully restored Voyager 1's operations after a communication disruption, highlighting the spacecraft's incredible durability and the dedication of the mission team. - Thanksgiving in Space: Learn how astronauts aboard the International Space Station celebrated Thanksgiving with a unique feast and shared messages of gratitude, bridging the gap between Earth and space. - SpaceX's Starship Progress: Get the latest on SpaceX's Starship program following Flight 6, with insights into post-launch inspections and preparations for the upcoming Flight 7. - Asteroid Ryugu's Microbial Findings: Explore the fascinating discovery of Earth-based microorganisms on asteroid Richie samples, shedding light on planetary protection challenges and the adaptability of terrestrial life. - China's Space Milestones: Uncover China's recent achievements, including the return of the Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft and the launch of advanced mapping satellites, enhancing their space infrastructure. For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Sign up for our free Daily newsletter and explore our newsfeed for the latest developments in space exploration and Astronomy. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, Tumblr, YouTubeMusic, and TikTok. Connect with fellow space enthusiasts and share your thoughts. Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.  For more support options visit https://www.spacenutspodcast.com/about ✍️ Episode References NASA Voyager 1 [NASA Voyager 1](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/voyager/index.html) International Space Station [International Space Station](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html) SpaceX Starship [SpaceX Starship](https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/starship/) Asteroid Richie [Asteroid Ryugu](https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/asteroids-comets-and-meteors/asteroids/ ryugu/in-depth/) 5--- Hayabusa2 spacecraft [Hayabusa2](http://www.hayabusa2.jaxa.jp/en/) Imperial College London [Imperial College London](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/) Tianzhou spacecraft [Tianzhou spacecraft](https://www.space.com/china-tianzhou-cargo-spacecraft) Long March 2C rocket [Long March 2C](https://www.space.com/long-march-2c-rocket) Siwei Gaojing satellites [Siwei Gaojing satellites](https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_launches_Siwei_Gaojing_satellites_999.html) Astronomy Daily website [Astronomy Daily](https://astronomydaily.io)

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The Astronomy Daily Podcast team brings you a summary of the days Space and Astronomy News so you never feel left behind. There's a lot going on 'out there ,' and we endeavour to bring it all to you. The team consists of Steve and Hallie on Mondays and Anna on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more visit, our website and sign up for the free daily newsletter and check out our continually updated newsfeed. www.astronomydaily.io. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, YouTube and TikTok ...just search for AstroDailyPod. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

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