Episodes
July 26, 2023
Asteroid Samples & Power Outages: Unraveling Space Mysteries | S02E25
Welcome to the latest episode of the Astronomy Daily Podcast, your primary source for today's Space and Astronomy News. I'm your host, Tim Gibbs, bringing a dash of nostalgic reminiscence from the Apollo 11 era. We've come a long way since then, as...
July 24, 2023
S02E24: Lunar Legacy and Cosmic Conundrums: Apollo 11 // Unusual Signals // Life in Space
Welcome to another episode of Astronomy Daily! On this episode, Steve Dunkley takes us on an astronomical adventure through recent discoveries and events. As we commemorate the 54th anniversary of Apollo 11's lunar landing, we also delve into several...
July 21, 2023
S02E23: Lunar Odyssey: India's Chandrayan 3 // Brightening Comet // Golden Record Auction // Mysterious Magnetar
Welcome to Astronomy Daily for Friday, July 21st, 2023. I'm your host, Tim Gibbs, and joining me in the studio is Hallie, my AI assistant. Let's dive into today's headlines. Headline 1: India's Chandrayan 3 spacecraft is on track for its moon landing...
July 20, 2023
Glitching Neutron Star Mysteries & SpaceX Launch Countdown: Astronomy Discoveries of the Day | S02E22
Welcome to our Wednesday edition of the Astronomy Daily podcast, where we cover one exciting story each from host Tim Gibbs and AI assistant Hallie. **1. Hallie's Story: A Glitching Neutron Star** Halle discusses the discovery of a neutron star, SGR...
July 18, 2023
S02E21: Metallica's "Fuel" Rocks Artemis Mission // Lunar Mission // Supernova Observations
Welcome to Astronomy Daily with your host Steve Dunkley and AI sidekick Hallie. In today's episode, we have exciting updates on supernovas, the Artemis mission featuring Metallica, and the Indian Space Research Organization's Chandrayaan lunar...
July 14, 2023
S02E20: Rocket Setbacks and Stellar Discoveries: Global Space Endeavors
Welcome to the Astronomy Daily Podcast, hosted by Tim Gibbs with AI assistant, Hallie, providing the latest in astronomy news. 1. In Japan, the Epsilon S rocket engine experienced an explosion during testing. This follows the failure of two previous...
July 12, 2023
S02E19: European Astronauts to Join Artemis Moon Missions & UK-India Space Collaboration
Welcome to the Astronomy Daily Podcast for Wednesday, July 12th, 2023. In this episode, Tim Gibbs and AI sidekick Hallie bring you exciting news from the world of astronomy. Learn about the inclusion of European astronauts in the upcoming Artemis IV...
July 10, 2023
S02E18: Cosmic Web // Martian Climate Shift // Lunar Volcanoes: Unveiling Cosmic Wonders
In this episode of Astronomy Daily, Steve Dunkley and Hallie bring you the latest cosmic news and discoveries. The James Webb Space Telescope has made an incredible find, detecting the earliest strand in the 'cosmic web.' A Chinese rover exploring...
July 7, 2023
S02E17: Protecting New Worlds: Planetary Policies and Feeding Black Holes
Welcome to Astronomy Daily! In today's episode, we discuss the importance of planetary protection policies and the role of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) in formulating and updating them. These policies aim to prevent the harmful...
July 3, 2023
S02E16: Euclid Space Observatory // Artemis 2 Astronaut // Ingenuity Helicopter // and Steve's Birthday Nostalgia
Join Steve Dunkley and his AI sidekick, Hallie, in this episode of Astronomy Daily. Explore the latest space news, including the launch of the Euclid Space Observatory, insights from Artemis 2 Astronaut Jeremy Hansen, updates on the Ingenuity...
June 26, 2023
S02E15: Rocket Lab's Baby Come Back Mission and the Mysterious Hot Celestial Body
Welcome to another episode of Astronomy Daily with your host Steve Dunkley. In today's episode, we delve into Rocket Lab's upcoming mission, known as the "Baby Come Back Mission," where they plan to deploy seven satellites to space and attempt to...
June 19, 2023
S02E14: Sky-Watching Delights // Earth's Shifting Axis // Space Force Collaboration // Air Taxi Simulators
Welcome to Astronomy Daily for June 19, 2023. In today's episode, Hallie and Steve discuss various topics in astronomy. They start by mentioning the upcoming sky-watching events in the Northern Hemisphere, including the alignment of several planets,...
June 13, 2023
S02E13: Discovering the Jellyfish Galaxy's Gas Trails and Other Space News with Steve and Hallie
Astronomy Daily with Steve Dunkley and his trusty AI Newsreader Hallie.
Ironically, space enthusiast Hallie dives into the extreme and violent conditions of Jellyfish galaxies, highlighting the unique gas trails and the goal of studying star...
June 9, 2023
S02E12: NASA's Parker Solar Probe and the Secrets of the Solar Wind & More Space News
On this episode of Astronomy Daily, Tim and Halle bring you latest on the Gemini North Telescope's capture of a supernova aftermath and other space news. In this episode, you will be able to: · Stay ahead with groundbreaking astronomy news that will...
June 5, 2023
S02E11: Chinese Astronauts Return // Dream Chaser Updates // and Frying Food in Space!
Today’s Space, Astronomy, and Science News Podcast Welcome to Astronomy Daily for June 5, 2023 – S02E11. In this episode of Astronomy Daily, host Steve Dunkley welcomes digital reporter Hallie to discuss the latest news in space exploration. They...
June 2, 2023
S02E10: Probing Solar Storms // NASA's Public UFO Meeting // Saturn's Moons Tour
Welcome to Astronomy Daily for June 2nd, 2023 – S02E10.
In this episode of Astronomy Daily, Tim Gibbs discusses several intriguing stories.
Firstly, NASA is holding its first public meeting on UFOs, aiming for a more rigorous scientific approach to...
May 29, 2023
S02E09 - NASA's Influence on Our Daily Life and UAE's Ambitious Mission to Asteroid Belt
Welcome to Astronomy Daily for the 29th of May 2023 – S02E09 In this episode, we talk about NASA's interesting influences on our daily life, some interesting inventions and developments that they've dumped on us over the years as well as something...
May 23, 2023
AS02E08: 600th Person in Orbit: Celebrating a Milestone in Space Exploration
Today’s Space, Astronomy, and Science News Podcast
Astronomy Daily the Podcast – S02E08
Summary - On May 22, 2023, the Astronomy Daily Podcast discusses several significant events in the field of astronomy. - The episode begins by acknowledging the...
May 19, 2023
S02E07: SpaceX's Starship Test, Glacier Detection in China, and Unveiling the Mysteries of Magnetars
Astronomy Daily the Podcast – S02E07 May 19, 2023.
Summary: In today's episode of the Astronomy Daily Podcast. *SpaceX is preparing for another test of its Starship vehicle, aiming to make it fully reusable for missions to the Moon and Mars. There was...
May 17, 2023
S02E06: Exploring Jupiter's Moons // StratoLaunch's Hypersonic Vehicle Test and other Space News
Astronomy Daily the Podcast – S02E06 May 17, 2023 In today's episode of Astronomy Daily, Tim Gibbs and Hallie, his AI assistant, discuss several developments in space exploration. The first story covers the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE)...
May 15, 2023
S02E05: Hubble Constant and Skylab: The Latest in Astronomy News
Today’s Space, Astronomy, and Science News Podcast Astronomy Daily the Podcast - Episode May 15, 2023 European spacecraft, Jupiter IC moons explorer (JUICE), successfully freed a 16-meter radar antenna, which had been jammed for a month, and will use...
May 8, 2023
S02E04: High-Altitude Balloon Flights // Recent Water Discovery on Mars// European Satellite Constellation// Lunar Glass Samples
Today’s Space, Astronomy, and Science News Podcast On the May 8, 2023 episode of Astronomy Daily, the show covers a variety of topics in space and astronomy.
French startup Zephalto is partnering with the French space agency to offer high altitude...
May 5, 2023
S02E03: Astronomy Daily: Coronation Weekend and Space News Update
Today’s Space, Astronomy, and Science News Podcast In this episode of Astronomy Daily for May 5th, 2023, Tim Gibbs and Halley, his AI assistant, discuss a few coronation and royal-related stories. They also cover news about NASA's Hubble Space...
May 2, 2023
S02E01: SpaceX vs the Environment, Cosmic Radiation on Planes, and China's Lunar Exploration Plans
Today’s Space, Astronomy, and Science News Podcast In this episode of Astronomy Daily, host Steve Dunkley and digital reporter Halley discuss various space-related news stories. The first news is about a study conducted by scientists from the...