Episodes

S02E18: Cosmic Web // Martian Climate Shift // Lunar Volcanoes: Unveiling Cosmic Wonders
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...
S02E17: Protecting New Worlds: Planetary Policies and Feeding Black Holes
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...
S02E16: Euclid Space Observatory // Artemis 2 Astronaut // Ingenuity Helicopter // and Steve's Birthday Nostalgia
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...
S02E15: Rocket Lab's Baby Come Back Mission and the Mysterious Hot Celestial Body
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...
S02E14: Sky-Watching Delights // Earth's Shifting Axis // Space Force Collaboration // Air Taxi Simulators
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,...
S02E13: Discovering the Jellyfish Galaxy's Gas Trails and Other Space News with Steve and Hallie
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...
S02E12: NASA's Parker Solar Probe and the Secrets of the Solar Wind & More Space News
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...
S02E11: Chinese Astronauts Return // Dream Chaser Updates // and Frying Food in Space!
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...
S02E10: Probing Solar Storms // NASA's Public UFO Meeting // Saturn's Moons Tour
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...
S02E09 - NASA's Influence on Our Daily Life and UAE's Ambitious Mission to Asteroid Belt
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...
AS02E08: 600th Person in Orbit: Celebrating a Milestone in Space Exploration
May 23, 2023

AS02E08: 600th Person in Orbit: Celebrating a Milestone in Space Exploration

Today’s Space, Astronomy, and Science News PodcastAstronomy 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...
S02E07: SpaceX's Starship Test, Glacier Detection in China, and Unveiling the Mysteries of Magnetars
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...
S02E06: Exploring Jupiter's Moons // StratoLaunch's Hypersonic Vehicle Test and other Space News
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)...
S02E05: Hubble Constant and Skylab: The Latest in Astronomy News
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...
S02E04: High-Altitude Balloon Flights // Recent Water Discovery on Mars// European Satellite Constellation// Lunar Glass Samples
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...
S02E03: Astronomy Daily: Coronation Weekend and Space News Update
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...
S02E01: SpaceX vs the Environment, Cosmic Radiation on Planes, and China's Lunar Exploration Plans
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...
S02E01 April 28: Lunar Landings, Cybersecurity, and Repurposing Satellites
April 28, 2023

S02E01 April 28: Lunar Landings, Cybersecurity, and Repurposing Satellites

In this Astronomy Daily podcast episode, new host Tim Gibbs (AstroTim) is joined by Halley to discuss the latest news in space exploration. Private companies like Astrobotic, Intuitive Machines, Mast and Space Systems, Blue Origin, and SpaceX are...
S01E86: First Human Spaceflight - What? // NASA's New Tool // Finding Life on Enceladus and more
Dec. 23, 2022

S01E86: First Human Spaceflight - What? // NASA's New Tool // Finding Life on Enceladus and more

Hi, thanks for joining me. This is Astronomy Daily. My name is Andrew Dunkley, your host. Coming up on today's program, the first human spaceflight in history. Yes, you heard me right, but I left a little bit out - for India. That's not far away,...
S01E85: A Galaxy Mystery Solved // Another Huge Telescope Build // New Tool to Unravel the Mysteries of the Sun
Dec. 22, 2022

S01E85: A Galaxy Mystery Solved // Another Huge Telescope Build // New Tool to Unravel the Mysteries of the Sun

Thanks again for joining me on Astronomy Daily. Andrew Dunkley here, your host. Coming up today, a mystery of our galaxy has been solved. Yet another huge telescope to be built and a new tool to unravel the mysteries of the Sun. Hope you can stick...
S01E84: Powering Up the Red Planet // Detecting Extraterrestrials // Ancient Calendar Discovery
Dec. 21, 2022

S01E84: Powering Up the Red Planet // Detecting Extraterrestrials // Ancient Calendar Discovery

And Happy International Dalek Remembrance Day!Hi there, thanks for joining me on Astronomy Daily. Andrew Dunkley here, your host. And coming up on today's edition, Powering Up the Red Planet, a new way that we might be able to detect...
S01E83: New Comet Intercept Mission // The Solar System's Magnetic Tunnel // Space Junk - A Warning
Dec. 20, 2022

S01E83: New Comet Intercept Mission // The Solar System's Magnetic Tunnel // Space Junk - A Warning

Today’s Space, Astronomy, and Science News Podcast Hi, thanks for joining me. This is Astronomy Daily. I'm your host, Andrew Dunkley. Coming up today, a comet interceptor mission. Nothing to do with DART or the plans of the Chinese that we talked...
S01E82: Life on Enceladus? // Mars Update // Uranus Jokes get Worse
Dec. 19, 2022

S01E82: Life on Enceladus? // Mars Update // Uranus Jokes get Worse

Coming up on this episode, we're going to look at Enceladus because scientists think they've found the last piece of the puzzle that would give Enceladus everything it needs to have life. We've also in the past been talking about Mars and how it's...
S01E81: The Sound of a Dust Devil on Mars // JWST 2022 Awards // Two Water Planets Detected
Dec. 16, 2022

S01E81: The Sound of a Dust Devil on Mars // JWST 2022 Awards // Two Water Planets Detected

Today’s Space, Astronomy, and Science News Podcast This is Astronomy Daily. My name is Andrew Dunkley, your host, as we take a look at some of the astronomy and space science news of the day. Coming up in this episode, the sound of a dust devil on...