Season 4
July 4, 2025
A Star's Violent End, Revolutionary Bioplastics for Mars, and the Fate of the Universe
Groundbreaking Evidence of Stellar Demise: Astronomers have captured stunning visual evidence of a star's double detonation, revealing new insights into type 1A supernovae and their role in measuring the universe's expansion ...
July 3, 2025
Interstellar Visitor 3I/Atlas, NASA's SphereX Sky Map, and the Self-Destructive Exoplanet
New Interstellar Visitor 3i Atlas: Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of 3i Atlas, a comet speeding through our solar system, marking only the third interstellar object detected. We discuss its composition, trajectory, ...
July 2, 2025
Gilmour Space's Eris 1 Delays, Titan's Role in Exoplanet Research, and Mars Rover Breakthroughs
Gilmour Space's Eris 1 Rocket Update: We discuss the latest challenges facing Australia's first orbital rocket, the Eris 1, as Gilmour Space pushes back its launch date due to technical setbacks. Learn about the rocket's spec...
July 1, 2025
Blue Origin's Lunar Ambitions, Asteroid Mysteries, and the Cosmic Fossil Discovery
Blue Origin's Ambitious Plans: We delve into Blue Origin's upcoming missions, including the anticipated second launch of the New Glenn rocket and the Blue Moon lander, which aims to take humans to the Moon. We discuss the sig...
June 30, 2025
Daytime Fireball Frenzy, Little Dipper Secrets, and Lunar Construction Innovations
Highlights: - Spectacular Daytime Fireball: On June 26th, a brilliant fireball illuminated the southeastern US before exploding near Atlanta, Georgia. We discuss the details of this cosmic event, including eyewitness accounts and the impressive impact...
June 28, 2025
NASA's SLS Anomaly, Daytime Fireball Mysteries, and the Astronaut Imposter Saga
Highlights: - NASA's Space Launch System Test Anomaly: During a recent firing test, observers noted unusual exhaust emissions and debris, prompting a thorough investigation into the booster’s performance and future applications for the Artemis...
June 27, 2025
Private Spaceflight Setbacks, Mars Reconnaissance Innovations, and Nova V462 Lupi's Dazzling Display
Highlights: - Private Spaceflight Anomaly: In this episode, we discuss a recent incident involving the Nyx capsule during the SpaceX Transporter 14 mission. Despite a communication loss and a failed parachute deployment leading to a tragic outcome,...
June 26, 2025
Webb's Exoplanet Breakthrough, Private Astronauts Make History, and Surprising FRB Origins
Highlights: - James Webb Space Telescope's First Exoplanet Discovery: In this episode, we celebrate a monumental achievement by the James Webb Space Telescope as it successfully images its first exoplanet, TWA 7B. This discovery, detailed in the...
June 25, 2025
Lunar Lander Mishaps, Milky Way Mysteries, and Venus's Hidden Asteroids
Highlights: - ISPACE's Lunar Landers Challenges: In this episode, we delve into the challenges faced by ISPACE as their second lunar lander mission, Resilience, reportedly crashed due to a malfunctioning laser rangefinder. We discuss the implications...
June 24, 2025
Vera Rubin's Revelations, Asteroid Close Calls, and Private Astronaut Adventures
Highlights: - Vera Rubin Observatory's First Images: In this episode, we celebrate the release of the first breathtaking images from the Vera Rubin Observatory, a monumental achievement in deep space exploration. This powerful telescope is set to...
June 23, 2025
Psyche's Journey Resumes, Starship's Kaboom, and Lunar Calibration Breakthroughs
Highlights: - Psyche Mission Update: In this episode, we explore the latest developments from NASA's Psyche mission as the spacecraft resumes its journey towards the metal-rich asteroid Psyche after reigniting its plasma thrusters. We discuss the...
June 21, 2025
Turbulent Times for SpaceX, a Monstrous Comet in the Oort Cloud, and Europe's Space Revival
Highlights: - SpaceX Starship Explosion: In this episode, we delve into the latest developments from SpaceX as their Starship spacecraft experienced an explosion during a static fire test at the Starbase site. Initial analyses suggest a failure of a...
June 20, 2025
Space Missions on Hold, Evolving Galaxies, and Searching for Extraterrestrial Life
Highlights: - Axiom Mission 4 Update: In this episode, we provide the latest on Axiom Mission 4, which has faced delays as NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX review new launch opportunities following recent repairs on the ISS. The crew remains in...
June 19, 2025
Stunning Sculptor Galaxy Images, Black Hole Breakthroughs, and Moths Navigating by Stars
Highlights: - Stunning Sculptor Galaxy Images: In this episode, we unveil breathtaking new images of the Sculptor Galaxy, captured using the Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) at the Very Large Telescope in Chile. These intricate visuals reveal...
June 18, 2025
Honda's Rocket Revolution, European Aerospace Alliances, and Celebrating Sally Ride's Legacy
Highlights: - Honda's Rocket Ventures: In this episode, we explore Honda's surprising foray into the world of space technology, as they successfully launched and landed an experimental reusable rocket. The Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) reached nearly...
June 17, 2025
Mapping Missing Matter, Black Hole Big Bang Theories, and Artificial Solar Eclipses
Highlights: - Locating the Universe's Missing Matter: In this episode, we unveil a groundbreaking discovery where astronomers have successfully mapped the universe's missing ordinary matter using fast radio bursts. These cosmic flashlights have...
June 16, 2025
Earthquake-Tracking Satellites, Space Tourism Updates, and Unveiling the Cosmic Dawn
Highlights: - New Earthquake-Detecting Satellite: In this episode, we discuss the successful launch of China's CSES-2 satellite, designed to detect electromagnetic precursors to natural disasters like earthquakes. This satellite, launched on June 14,...
June 14, 2025
Artemis II Preparations, Jellyfish Galaxy, and Mars' Celestial Dance
Highlights: - Artemis II Preparations: In this episode, we explore the recent collaboration between NASA and the Department of Defence as they conduct emergency simulations for the Artemis II mission. With plans to send four astronauts around the Moon...
June 13, 2025
Axiom Mission Delays, Cosmic Clouds Unveiled, and Mars' Terraforming Blueprint
Highlights: - Axiom Mission Delay: In this episode, we discuss the indefinite postponement of the Axiom Space AX-4 mission to the International Space Station, caused by a newly detected air leak in the Russian Zvezda module. NASA and Roscosmos are...
June 12, 2025
Satellites Under Solar Siege, First Looks at the Sun's Poles, and Black Hole Secrets
Highlights: - Solar Storms and Satellite Impact: In this episode, we delve into the effects of solar storms on our satellites, revealing how geomagnetic storms can accelerate orbital decay. Discover insights from researcher Yoshita Barua on how...
June 11, 2025
SpaceX Ax-4 Mission Delay, Satellite Paint Breakthroughs, and James Webb's Breathtaking Revelations
Highlights: - SpaceX AX-4 Mission Delay: Join us as we discuss the recent postponement of the SpaceX AX-4 mission to the International Space Station due to a liquid oxygen leak detected in the Falcon 9 rocket. We delve into the implications of this...
June 10, 2025
Space Travel Revolution, Lunar Impact Risks, and Infinite Energy in the Cosmos
Highlights: - Europe's Nuclear-Powered Space Travel: Join us as we explore the European Space Agency's exciting plans for nuclear propulsion technology that could revolutionise space travel. This innovative approach aims to reduce the journey to Mars...
June 9, 2025
Planet Nine's Potential, Milky Way's Future, and SpaceX's Dramatic Feud
Highlights: - Possible Ninth Planet Discovery: Join us as we explore a groundbreaking study from astronomers at the University of Taiwan who may have uncovered clues to the existence of a ninth planet in our solar system. This potential ice giant,...
June 7, 2025
Cosmic Wobbles, Monster Galaxies, and the Future of Space Exploration
Highlights: - Titan's Wobbling Atmosphere: Join us as we uncover the intriguing discovery that Titan, Saturn's largest moon, has a wobbling atmosphere. Recent studies analysing infrared light over 13 years reveal that Titan's atmosphere shifts with...