Astronomy News Episodes

S03E46: Solar Storms & Asteroid Encounters: The Dynamic Dance of Earth and Space
May 11, 2024

S03E46: Solar Storms & Asteroid Encounters: The Dynamic Dance of Earth and Space

Venture through the cosmic gateway on today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where we pierce the veil of the night and delve into the mysteries of the universe. Host Anna guides us on a stellar journey from the auroral artistry painted by a...
S03E45: Musk's Alien Musings & NASA's Visionary Voyages: Peering into the Cosmic Unknown
May 10, 2024

S03E45: Musk's Alien Musings & NASA's Visionary Voyages: Peering into the Cosmic Unknown

Prepare for an enthralling cosmic odyssey on today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where the fabric of the universe unfolds in spectacular revelations. Host Anna navigates us through the cosmic wilderness, from the detection of the...
S03E42: Starlink's Martian Ambition & Chang'e-6's Lunar Quest: Redefining Space Connectivity
May 4, 2024

S03E42: Starlink's Martian Ambition & Chang'e-6's Lunar Quest: Redefining Space Connectivity

Join us on a cosmic journey with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, as we explore the most recent and thrilling developments in space exploration. We're taking you from the red sands of Mars, where SpaceX's Starlink could revolutionize...
S03E41: Hubble's Gyro Grit & TESS's Troubles: A Tale of Cosmic Tenacity
May 3, 2024

S03E41: Hubble's Gyro Grit & TESS's Troubles: A Tale of Cosmic Tenacity

Embark on a stellar exploration with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, as we delve into the latest astronomical discoveries and milestones that continue to shape our understanding of the universe. From the triumphant revival of the...
S03E40: Solar Sails & Martian Farms: Pioneering the Space Frontier
May 2, 2024

S03E40: Solar Sails & Martian Farms: Pioneering the Space Frontier

Set sail with us on the cosmic winds in today's enlightening episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast. We're charting a course through the latest astronomical innovations that are transforming our celestial expeditions and deepening our connection to...
S03E39: TAO's Summit & SMILE's Solar Quest: Unveiling Cosmic Frontiers
May 1, 2024

S03E39: TAO's Summit & SMILE's Solar Quest: Unveiling Cosmic Frontiers

Prepare for a celestial odyssey as we embark on today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast. Your daily guide to the cosmos is brimming with astronomical marvels and groundbreaking scientific exploits that stretch the very fabric of our universe....
S03E38: Mars Simulations & Electric Propulsion's Quantum Leap
April 30, 2024

S03E38: Mars Simulations & Electric Propulsion's Quantum Leap

Join host Anna on an enthralling expedition through the cosmos in today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast. We traverse the cutting-edge frontiers of space exploration, uncovering the innovative methods and ambitious missions that are shaping...
S03E37: Starliner's Leap & The Controversy Over Weapons in Orbit
April 29, 2024

S03E37: Starliner's Leap & The Controversy Over Weapons in Orbit

Embark on a cosmic voyage with host Steve Dunkley in today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast. Recorded on April 29, 2024, Steve returns from a brief hiatus, refreshed and ready to navigate the latest celestial developments. From the UN's...
S03E36: Stardust Revelations & The Enigma of Dark Matter
April 27, 2024

S03E36: Stardust Revelations & The Enigma of Dark Matter

Prepare to journey through the cosmos with host Anna on today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast. We delve into a treasure trove of astronomical breakthroughs, from the discovery of ancient stardust that defies our solar system's norms to the...
S03E34: Solar Secrets Unearthed & Hera's Martian Waltz
April 25, 2024

S03E34: Solar Secrets Unearthed & Hera's Martian Waltz

Prepare for an astronomical adventure in today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast. Host Charlie takes us on a thrilling journey, starting with the awe-inspiring revelations of the 2024 total solar eclipse. Witness the unity of community and...
S03E33: Farewell CloudSat & The Tale of Earth's Quasi-Moon
April 24, 2024

S03E33: Farewell CloudSat & The Tale of Earth's Quasi-Moon

Embark on a celestial voyage with host Anna in today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where we bid a fond adieu to NASA's CloudSat mission after nearly two decades of revolutionizing our understanding of Earth's atmosphere. As we marvel at...
S03E32: Red Planet Riddles & The Dawn of Coordinated Lunar Time
April 23, 2024

S03E32: Red Planet Riddles & The Dawn of Coordinated Lunar Time

Prepare to traverse the Martian dunes and lunar craters with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast. Host Anna guides us through a cosmic odyssey, starting with the baffling methane mysteries on Mars. Could this be a sign of life, or are we...
S03E31: Guardians of the Galaxy: Space Force's New Era & Earth's Eyes in Orbit
April 22, 2024

S03E31: Guardians of the Galaxy: Space Force's New Era & Earth's Eyes in Orbit

Join Anna on today's celestial edition of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where we embark on an interstellar expedition to the frontiers of space innovation and exploration. We begin with the UK's Vertical Future, as they prepare to take agriculture...
S03E30: Hubble's Hidden Haul & Magnetic Mysteries: Decoding Exoplanet Atmospheres
April 19, 2024

S03E30: Hubble's Hidden Haul & Magnetic Mysteries: Decoding Exoplanet Atmospheres

In today's e[isode, we set sail through the cosmic seas beginning with the Hubble Space Telescope's 19-year odyssey, cataloging a flurry of elusive asteroids in a monumental cosmic census. Our journey takes a magnetic turn as we uncover how stellar...
S03E28: Ingenuity's Martian Encore & Uranus' Methane Mystery: A Cosmic Census Unfolds
April 17, 2024

S03E28: Ingenuity's Martian Encore & Uranus' Methane Mystery: A Cosmic Census Unfolds

**Host:** Anna --- **Episode Summary:** Embark on a cosmic odyssey with Anna in today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, as we celebrate the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's transformation from a groundbreaking flier to a stationary scientific...
S03E25: Russia's Angara A5 Triumph & TESS's Starry Standstill
April 12, 2024

S03E25: Russia's Angara A5 Triumph & TESS's Starry Standstill

**Episode Summary:** Join Charlie on a cosmic voyage with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, as we delve into the latest space sector upheavals and triumphs. We'll celebrate the Angara A-5 rocket's ascent on its third attempt, a...
S03E24: Cosmic Collaborations & Quantum Legacies: Japan's Lunar Footprint & Remembering Peter Higgs
April 11, 2024

S03E24: Cosmic Collaborations & Quantum Legacies: Japan's Lunar Footprint & Remembering Peter Higgs

**Host:** Charlie --- **Episode Summary:** Strap in for an interstellar expedition with Charlie on today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where we traverse the latest and most thrilling developments in space exploration. We'll witness...
S03E23: Final Flights & Twin Sunsets: Delta IV Heavy's Grand Exit & Life in Binary Star Systems
April 10, 2024

S03E23: Final Flights & Twin Sunsets: Delta IV Heavy's Grand Exit & Life in Binary Star Systems

**Hosts:** Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team --- **Episode Summary:** Join Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team for a cosmic voyage that takes us from the fiery farewell of a legendary rocket to the tantalizing prospect of extraterrestrial life on...
S03E22: Eclipse Enchantment & Celestial Mechanics: North America's Solar Spectacle & Moon's Hidden History
April 9, 2024

S03E22: Eclipse Enchantment & Celestial Mechanics: North America's Solar Spectacle & Moon's Hidden History

**Hosts:** Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team --- **Episode Summary:** Embark on a cosmic odyssey with Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team as we delve into the latest astronomical phenomena and space exploration marvels. Today's episode is a celestial...
S03E21: Celestial Shadows & Cosmic Revelations: Solar Eclipse Splendor & Exoplanet Glories
April 8, 2024

S03E21: Celestial Shadows & Cosmic Revelations: Solar Eclipse Splendor & Exoplanet Glories

**Hosts:** Steve and Hallie --- **Episode Summary:** Join Steve and Hallie on today's special solar eclipse edition of Astronomy Daily, as we embark on a celestial journey filled with interstellar insights and astronomical amazement. We celebrate the...
S03E20: Extraterrestrial Voyages: Europa Clipper's Quest & Curiosity's Martian Chronicles
April 4, 2024

S03E20: Extraterrestrial Voyages: Europa Clipper's Quest & Curiosity's Martian Chronicles

**Hosts:** Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team --- **Episode Summary:** Embark on a cosmic expedition with Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team as we navigate through the latest astronomical discoveries and the challenges of space exploration. In this...
S03E19: Cosmic Dispatches: Reusing Rockets, Revolutionary Deliveries, & Solar Spectacles
April 2, 2024

S03E19: Cosmic Dispatches: Reusing Rockets, Revolutionary Deliveries, & Solar Spectacles

**Hosts:** Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team --- **Episode Summary:** Blast off with Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team in this captivating episode, where the cosmos unveils its latest marvels and milestones. Today, we celebrate SpaceX's 260th reflight...
S03E18: Celestial Swan Song: Delta IV's Final Flight and Lunar Landings Legacy
March 29, 2024

S03E18: Celestial Swan Song: Delta IV's Final Flight and Lunar Landings Legacy

**Hosts:** Charlie and the Astronomy Daily Team --- **Episode Summary:** In today's transcendent episode of Astronomy Daily, let Charlie and the team be your celestial guides as we delve into the latest awe-inspiring events unfolding in the boundless...
S03E17: Starry Synergy: Euclid's Icy Triumph and Mars' Ephemeral Asteroid
March 27, 2024

S03E17: Starry Synergy: Euclid's Icy Triumph and Mars' Ephemeral Asteroid

**Hosts:** Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team --- **Episode Summary:** Join Anna and the Astronomy Daily Team for another enlightening voyage into the cosmos, where today's episode unfurls a tapestry of celestial triumphs and enigmas. We celebrate the...