Episodes

S03E12: Celestial Chronicles: SpaceX's Triumph, Webb's Revelations, and the Ghost Particle Enigma
March 15, 2024

S03E12: Celestial Chronicles: SpaceX's Triumph, Webb's Revelations, and the Ghost Particle Enigma

Introducing Charlie....your new newsreader/commentator. **Episode Summary:** Embark on an interstellar journey with season three, episode twelve of Astronomy Daily, where we traverse the vast expanse of space to bring you the most enthralling tales...
S03E11: Starry Sojourns and Nuclear Dreams: Moon Bases and Black Hole Feasts
March 13, 2024

S03E11: Starry Sojourns and Nuclear Dreams: Moon Bases and Black Hole Feasts

Say hello to Anna, our newest host and the latest addition to the Astronomy Daily Team. **Featured Topics:** - **SpaceX Crew-7's Triumphant Return:** Reflecting on the achievements of the international crew and their record-setting mission aboard...
S03E10: Oceans Beyond Earth: Europa Clipper's Cosmic Quest with Steve & Hallie
March 11, 2024

S03E10: Oceans Beyond Earth: Europa Clipper's Cosmic Quest with Steve & Hallie

**Hosts:** Steve Dunkley and AI Assistant Hallie --- **Episode Summary:** Join Steve Dunkley and his digital co-pilot Hallie for a serene edition of Astronomy Daily, recorded on a Goldilocks-perfect day, 11th March 2024. In today's podcast, we bask in...
S03E09: Galactic Goliaths and Moonshot Marvels: Unraveling the Universe with Steve & Hallie
March 4, 2024

S03E09: Galactic Goliaths and Moonshot Marvels: Unraveling the Universe with Steve & Hallie

**Hosts:** Steve Dunkley and AI Assistant Hallie --- **Episode Summary:** Strap in for an astronomical adventure with Steve Dunkley and his AI co-host Hallie on this 4th February 2024 edition of Astronomy Daily. Today's cosmic journey takes us through...
S03E08: Lunar Landings and Satellite Swan Songs: The Moon's New Odyssey with Steve & Hallie
Feb. 26, 2024

S03E08: Lunar Landings and Satellite Swan Songs: The Moon's New Odyssey with Steve & Hallie

**Hosts:** Steve Dunkley and AI Assistant Hallie --- **Episode Summary:** Blast off with Steve Dunkley and his digital co-pilot Hallie on this 26th February 2024 edition of Astronomy Daily. Today's episode is a celestial celebration as we discuss...
S03E07: Thunderous Skies and Celestial Surprises: A Galactic Gathering with Steve & Hallie
Feb. 19, 2024

S03E07: Thunderous Skies and Celestial Surprises: A Galactic Gathering with Steve & Hallie

**Hosts:** Steve Dunkley and AI Assistant Hallie --- **Episode Summary:** Join Steve Dunkley and his trusty AI sidekick Hallie for a stormy edition of Astronomy Daily. As the summer thunder rumbles, our hosts navigate through a cosmic tempest of space...
S03E06: Cosmic Conundrums and Shoelace Solutions: A Space Adventure with Steve & Hallie
Feb. 12, 2024

S03E06: Cosmic Conundrums and Shoelace Solutions: A Space Adventure with Steve & Hallie

**Hosts:** Steve Dunkley and AI Assistant Hallie --- **Episode Summary:** In this episode of Astronomy Daily, Steve Dunkley and AI Assistant Hallie dive into the splashdown of the Axiom 3 crew from the ISS, the anticipation of Europe's first...
S03E05: Astronomy Daily: Sailing the Stars with Light
Feb. 5, 2024

S03E05: Astronomy Daily: Sailing the Stars with Light

**Hosts:** Steve Dunkley and AI Assistant Hallie --- **Episode Summary:** In the heat of an Australian summer, hosts Steve Dunkley and AI Assistant Hallie bring you a sizzling new episode of Astronomy Daily. Today, they explore the cutting-edge...
Space Age 2.0: Inflatable Habitats and Moon Landers | S03E04
Jan. 29, 2024

Space Age 2.0: Inflatable Habitats and Moon Landers | S03E04

**Hosts:** Steve Dunkley and AI Assistant Hallie --- **Episode Summary:** Today's episode of Astronomy Daily takes us from the moon to Mars and beyond! Steve Dunkley and his AI co-host Hallie discuss an array of space exploration topics, including the...
Edge of the Universe: James Webb's Unveiling | S03E03
Jan. 22, 2024

Edge of the Universe: James Webb's Unveiling | S03E03

**Hosts:** Steve Dunkley and AI Assistant Hallie---**Episode Summary:**In today's episode of Astronomy Daily, Steve Dunkley and his AI co-host Hallie give us a cosmic tour of the latest astronomical breakthroughs and Martian adventures. From the James...
Stellar Snags: Peregrine Mission & Artemis Delays Unveiled | S03E02
Jan. 15, 2024

Stellar Snags: Peregrine Mission & Artemis Delays Unveiled | S03E02

**Host:** Steve Dunkley **AI Co-host:** Hallie --- **Episode Summary:** In this episode of Astronomy Daily, Steve Dunkley and his AI co-host Hallie delve into the latest developments and challenges in space exploration. They discuss the setbacks faced...
Exploring Uranus and Neptune's Colors, Lunar Landings, and Mars Rover Insights | S03E01
Jan. 8, 2024

Exploring Uranus and Neptune's Colors, Lunar Landings, and Mars Rover Insights | S03E01

**Hosts:** Steve Dunkley and AI assistant Hallie #### Episode Summary:- **Introduction to 2024**: Host Steve Dunkley and his digital co-host Hallie kick off the new year.- **Celebrations Observed**: Hallie shares her experience of observing New Year's...
Dream Chasers, Long March Records, and Listening to the Music of Stars | S02E61
Dec. 18, 2023

Dream Chasers, Long March Records, and Listening to the Music of Stars | S02E61

Astronomy Daily's Year-End Extravaganza! This episode of Astronomy Daily is packed with exciting space news, marking the end of 2023 with a bang! - Dream Chaser Takes Flight: Get ready for the first flight of Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spacecraft in...
Starry Wonders: Geminids, Lunar Epochs, and Space Ventures | S02E60
Dec. 11, 2023

Starry Wonders: Geminids, Lunar Epochs, and Space Ventures | S02E60

Hosts: Steve Dunkley and AI Newsreader HallieTopics Covered:Geminid Meteor ShowerDeclaration of the Lunar Anthropocene EpochPotential New Meteor Shower from Comet 46P/WirtanenAustralia's Lunar Rover "Ruva" NamingUpdates on NASA's Psyche...
Mysteries of the Universe - 8 Things Modern Astronomers are still Puzzled By | S02E59
Dec. 8, 2023

Mysteries of the Universe - 8 Things Modern Astronomers are still Puzzled By | S02E59

This episode of Astronomy Daily covers some of the biggest mysteries that continue to perplex astronomers, like the nature of dark energy and matter, the source of cosmic rays, and the bizarre characteristics of our solar system. Host Tim Gibbs walks...
North Korea Launches Spy Satellite | S02E58
Dec. 4, 2023

North Korea Launches Spy Satellite | S02E58

Blast back to the 1970s with Steve and Halle on this anniversary edition of Astronomy Daily! The hosts fondly remember seeing the animated sci-fi classic Fantastic Planet paired with the Pink Floyd surf film Crystal Voyager one fateful summer night....
Supernova Spotted by New Indian Telescope | S02E57
Nov. 27, 2023

Supernova Spotted by New Indian Telescope | S02E57

This episode of Astronomy Daily covers a range of space news, including adaptive optics to sharpen images from ground telescopes, the successful engine test for the new European Ariane 6 rocket, and NASA's PACE mission to study ocean-atmosphere...
SpaceX Triumphs, Mars Conjunction, and Russia's Sirius Mission: Exploring New Frontiers in Space | S02E56
Nov. 20, 2023

SpaceX Triumphs, Mars Conjunction, and Russia's Sirius Mission: Exploring New Frontiers in Space | S02E56

In this episode of "Astronomy Daily," hosts Steve Dunkley and his AI sidekick Hallie delve into the latest astronomical news and discoveries. The episode kicks off with a light-hearted exchange between Steve and Hallie, followed by updates from the...
Exploring Space News: Vibrotactors for Astronauts, Dinkinesh Asteroid's Mini-Moon, and Farewell to Ken Mattingly | S02E65
Nov. 9, 2023

Exploring Space News: Vibrotactors for Astronauts, Dinkinesh Asteroid's Mini-Moon, and Farewell to Ken Mattingly | S02E65

Introduction: Steve and Hallie introduce the episode and discuss the Astronomy Daily newsletter, encouraging listeners to sign up.- Vibrotactors: Scientists have developed vibrotactors to aid astronauts in combating spatial disorientation in space....
Exploring the Night Sky and Beyond | S02E54
Nov. 6, 2023

Exploring the Night Sky and Beyond | S02E54

Join host Tim Gibbs and his AI Newsreader sidekick, Hallie, for an enlightening episode of the Astronomy Daily Podcast. In today's show, we uncover the wonders of the night sky with the opening of a new dark sky discovery hub at Somerset's Wimbled...
Asteroid Close Calls, US-Australia Space Pacts, and the Quest to Clean Up Cosmic Clutter | S02E53
Nov. 1, 2023

Asteroid Close Calls, US-Australia Space Pacts, and the Quest to Clean Up Cosmic Clutter | S02E53

**Astronomy Daily Podcast Show Notes - Episode Date: November 1, 2023** **Hosted by:** Steve Dunkley and AI Newsreader, Hallie 1. **Introduction:** - Warm welcome to another episode of Astronomy Daily. - Steve shares his personal experiences from the...
Cosmic Revelations: Laser Tech, Star Secrets, and Earth's Climate Quest | S02E52
Oct. 27, 2023

Cosmic Revelations: Laser Tech, Star Secrets, and Earth's Climate Quest | S02E52

Welcome, stargazers, to another enlightening episode of Astronomy Daily! Your host, Tim Gibbs, and his AI co-host, Hallie, are here to navigate the cosmic news. **Quick Announcements:**- Catch all episodes, past, present, and future, on...
Space Innovations and Cosmic Mysteries: From Ultrafast Bursts to Orbital Tensions | S02E51
Oct. 23, 2023

Space Innovations and Cosmic Mysteries: From Ultrafast Bursts to Orbital Tensions | S02E51

**Date:** October 23, 2023**Host:** Steve Dunkley**Co-Host:** AI Newsreader Hallie **Episode Highlights:**- Personal Reflections: Steve recounts his heartwarming family celebration in Sydney.- NASA's Technological Leap: Discussion on NASA's new...
Exploring Cosmic Wonders: From Ring of Fire Eclipse to the Psyche Mission | S02E50
Oct. 16, 2023

Exploring Cosmic Wonders: From Ring of Fire Eclipse to the Psyche Mission | S02E50

Show Notes for Astronomy Daily with Steve Dunkley and AI Sidekick Hallie - October 16, 2023 Welcome to another episode of Astronomy Daily, your go-to podcast for all celestial happenings and space exploration updates. Join host Steve Dunkley and his...