Astronomy Daily - The Podcast

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E235Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your Daily dose of space and Astronomy news. I'm your host Anna, and today we've got an exciting lineup of stories for you. We'll be covering everything from mission updates and space station developments to groundbreaking astronomical discoveries.Highlights:- Space1's Launch Challenges: Discover the setbacks faced by Japan's Space1 after their second unsuccessful rocket launch attempt. Despite the challenges, find out how this startup aims to revolutionize space delivery services and establish a stronger presence in the commercial space sector.- Extended Stay on the ISS: Learn about NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suny Williams, who are now facing an unprecedented mission extension on the International Space Station. Their stay highlights the complex logistics of crew scheduling and the adaptability required of astronauts.- Record-Breaking Chinese Spacewalk: Marvel at the achievement of China's Shenzhou 19 mission astronauts, who set a new record for spacewalk duration at the Tiangong Space Station. Discover how this feat demonstrates the capabilities of their space suits and the crew's endurance.- Mars Missions as Artifacts: Explore the intriguing debate over whether remains from Mars missions should be considered space junk or precious artifacts. Researchers argue for the preservation of these sites as they represent the archaeological evidence of humanity's first attempts to explore another world.- STAR Lab Space Station Milestones: Get updated on NASA's Commercial Space Station program, as the STAR Lab project hits four major development milestones. This progress is a crucial step toward establishing a new presence in low Earth orbit.- Binary Stars Near our Black Hole: Uncover the remarkable discovery of a binary star system close to the supermassive black hole at our galaxy's center. This finding challenges previous beliefs about the destructive nature of black holes and opens new possibilities for understanding extreme environments.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, YouTubeMusic, Tumblr, and TikTok. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until tomorrow, keep looking up and stay curious about our amazing universe.00:00 - Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your daily dose of space and astronomy news00:30 - Japanese startup company Space1 has experienced their second unsuccessful rocket launch attempt02:03 - NASA astronauts face unprecedented mission extension that will keep them on ISS until spring03:53 - Two Chinese astronauts have set a new record for spacewalk duration05:34 - Should we view Mars missions as space junk or precious artifacts07:41 - STAR Lab Space Station project hits four major milestones in its development09:30 - Astronomers find binary star system incredibly close to supermassive black hole✍️ Episode ReferencesSpace1[Space1](https://www.space1.com)Taiwan Space Agency[Taiwan Space Agency](https://www.tasa.org.tw)Spacecubix[Spacecubix](https://www.spacecubix.com)Terraspace[Terraspace](https://www.terraspace.com)Boeing Starliner[Boeing Starliner](https://www.boeing.com/space/starliner/)NASA[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov)Tiangong Space Station[Tiangong Space Station](https://www.cmse.gov.cn)University of Kansas[University of Kansas](https://www.ku.edu)Nature Astronomy[Nature Astronomy](https://www.nature.com/natastron/)Very Large Telescope[Very Large Telescope](https://www.eso.org/public/teles-instr/paranal-observatory/vlt/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E234Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your Daily dose of the latest space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have a packed show covering everything from Saturn's rings to the latest space launches and groundbreaking observations.Highlights:- Saturn's Rings Age Debate: Dive into the fascinating debate challenging the age of Saturn's rings. New research suggests they could be as old as the solar system itself, thanks to a natural cleaning mechanism that keeps them pristine.- Europe's Satellite Ambitions: Discover the European Union's ambitious IRIS2 project, a satellite constellation aimed at revolutionizing Europe's space-based communications, enhancing connectivity, and bolstering defense capabilities.- SpaceX's Launch Marathon: Marvel at SpaceX's incredible week with seven Falcon 9 launches planned, showcasing their growing capacity to meet diverse mission demands, from military to commercial telecommunications.- NASA's Davinci Mission to Venus: Explore NASA's upcoming Davinci mission, set to deploy a descent probe to study Venus's atmosphere and surface, offering new insights into the planet's geological history and evolution.- M87 Black Hole's Gamma Ray Flare: Uncover the surprising gamma ray flare from the iconic M87 black hole, providing scientists with a unique opportunity to study the formation and acceleration of powerful cosmic jets.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, Tumblr, YouTube, YouTubeMusic and TikTok. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until tomorrow, put the phone down, look up, and keep wondering about the mysteries of our cosmic universe.Become a supporter of this podcast: Click Here to show the love!00:00 - New study challenges long-held theory that Saturn's rings are young04:28 - SpaceX have seven Falcon 9 launches scheduled for this week06:25 - NASA's upcoming Davinci mission is set to revolutionize our understanding of Venus08:23 - M UM87 black hole surprised researchers with a powerful and unexpected eruption10:48 - Join our growing community of space enthusiasts and never miss an astronomical update✍️ Episode ReferencesNature Geoscience[Nature Geoscience](https://www.nature.com/ngeo/)Cassini Mission[Cassini Mission](https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/cassini/overview/)European Union (EU)[European Union](https://europa.eu/)SpaceX[SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com/)Event Horizon Telescope[Event Horizon Telescope](https://eventhorizontelescope.org/)NASA Davinci Mission[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E233Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest in space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Steve Dunkley, and today we have an exciting lineup of stories that are sure to captivate your cosmic curiosity.Highlights:- Revato Space Networks' Spectrum Challenge: Dive into the ongoing saga of German-based Revato Space Networks as they navigate regulatory hurdles to secure spectrum rights for their ambitious 600-satellite broadband constellation.- Australia's Spaceport Shift: Discover the strategic relocation of Equatorial Launch Australia's operations from the Northern Territory to a promising new site in Queensland, marking a pivotal change in their space endeavors.- ESA's Proba 3 Mission: Explore the European Space Agency's groundbreaking Proba 3 mission, where twin satellites create artificial solar eclipses to study the Sun's corona with unprecedented precision.- Enceladus' Mysterious Dark Spot: Uncover the enigma of a fading dark spot on Saturn's moon Enceladus, a potential clue to subsurface oceanic activity and the search for extraterrestrial life.- Astrophotography Aboard the ISS: Marvel at NASA astronaut Don Pettit's ingenuity as he captures stunning images of the cosmos using a homemade star tracker on the International Space Station.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 Steve signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.Become a supporter of this podcast: Click Here to show the love!00:00 - Welcome back to astronomy Daily. It's 16 December 202401:04 - German satellite broadband company brushes aside regulatory setback for future constellation plans01:47 - Revato Space Networks confident it can reclaim spectrum rights for 600 broadband satellites04:38 - Equatorial Launch Australia will relocate its spaceport to a new site in Queensland07:50 - European Space Agency's twin Proba 3 satellites launched on December 5 from India11:24 - NASA astronaut Don Pettit uses homemade star tracker to take long exposures13:31 - Of all the planets in our solar system, Saturn has the mooniest14:59 - A mysterious disappearing dark spot on the Moon may tell us something about plumes15:59 - Scientists find dark spot on Enceladus that seems to fade over time21:36 - Hallie: Thanks for sticking with us all year, everybody✍️ Episode ReferencesEuropean Space Agencyhttps://www.esa.intInternational Telecommunication Unionhttps://www.itu.intRivada Networkshttps://www.rivada.comSpaceXhttps://www.spacex.comTerran Orbitalhttps://terranorbital.comLockheed Martinhttps://www.lockheedmartin.comEquatorial Launch Australiahttps://ela.spaceNASAhttps://www.nasa.govJet Propulsion Laboratoryhttps://www.jpl.nasa.govSpace.comhttps://www.space.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E233Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest in space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Steve Dunkley, and today we have an exciting lineup of stories that are sure to captivate your cosmic curiosity.Highlights:- Revato Space Networks' Spectrum Challenge: Dive into the ongoing saga of German-based Revato Space Networks as they navigate regulatory hurdles to secure spectrum rights for their ambitious 600-satellite broadband constellation.- Australia's Spaceport Shift: Discover the strategic relocation of Equatorial Launch Australia's operations from the Northern Territory to a promising new site in Queensland, marking a pivotal change in their space endeavors.- ESA's Proba 3 Mission: Explore the European Space Agency's groundbreaking Proba 3 mission, where twin satellites create artificial solar eclipses to study the Sun's corona with unprecedented precision.- Enceladus' Mysterious Dark Spot: Uncover the enigma of a fading dark spot on Saturn's moon Enceladus, a potential clue to subsurface oceanic activity and the search for extraterrestrial life.- Astrophotography Aboard the ISS: Marvel at NASA astronaut Don Pettit's ingenuity as he captures stunning images of the cosmos using a homemade star tracker on the International Space Station.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 Steve 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/support00:00 - Welcome back to astronomy Daily. It's 16 December 202401:04 - German satellite broadband company brushes aside regulatory setback for future constellation plans01:47 - Revato Space Networks confident it can reclaim spectrum rights for 600 broadband satellites04:38 - Equatorial Launch Australia will relocate its spaceport to a new site in Queensland07:50 - European Space Agency's twin Proba 3 satellites launched on December 5 from India11:24 - NASA astronaut Don Pettit uses homemade star tracker to take long exposures13:31 - Of all the planets in our solar system, Saturn has the mooniest14:59 - A mysterious disappearing dark spot on the Moon may tell us something about plumes15:59 - Scientists find dark spot on Enceladus that seems to fade over time21:36 - Hallie: Thanks for sticking with us all year, everybody✍️ Episode ReferencesEuropean Space Agencyhttps://www.esa.intInternational Telecommunication Unionhttps://www.itu.intRivada Networkshttps://www.rivada.comSpaceXhttps://www.spacex.comTerran Orbitalhttps://terranorbital.comLockheed Martinhttps://www.lockheedmartin.comEquatorial Launch Australiahttps://ela.spaceNASAhttps://www.nasa.govJet Propulsion Laboratoryhttps://www.jpl.nasa.govSpace.comhttps://www.space.com