Episodes
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...
June 6, 2025
Lunar Landing Woes, Elon Musk's Spat, and the Discovery of Extreme Nuclear Transients
Highlights: - Ispace's Lunar Landing Setback: Join us as we delve into the unfortunate news surrounding Ispace's Resilience lander, which failed to achieve a successful landing on the Moon. After launching aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, the mission...
June 5, 2025
Giant Planets, Cosmic Puzzles, and China's Rocket Revolution
Highlights: - Giant Planet Discovery: Dive into the astonishing discovery of TOI 6894 b, a gas giant orbiting the diminutive red dwarf star TOI 6894. This finding challenges our understanding of planet formation, as such small stars were not thought...
June 4, 2025
Historic Moon Landing Attempt, AI Innovations, and the Secrets of Water Ice
Highlights: - Historic Moon Landing Attempt: Join us as we track the significant moon landing attempt by Japanese company Ispace with their Resilience lander, set to touch down on June 5th. This mission represents a second chance for Ispace after a...
June 3, 2025
Galactic Collision Reconsidered
Highlights: - Rethinking the Milky Way and Andromeda Collision: Explore the latest research challenging the long-held belief that our Milky Way is on a collision course with the Andromeda galaxy. New simulations suggest a nearly 50% chance that these...
June 2, 2025
Blue Origin's Latest Milestone, Sharper Black Hole Images, and Titan's Dragonfly Mission
Highlights: - Blue Origin's Latest Milestone: Join us as we celebrate Blue Origin's successful 12th crewed suborbital mission aboard the New Shepard, where space tourists experienced the breathtaking views of Earth and the sensation of weightlessness....
May 31, 2025
The Earliest Galaxy Unveiled, Asteroid Apophis Awaits, and Betelgeuse's Hidden Companion
Highlights: - The Earliest Galaxy Discovered: Join us as we unveil the groundbreaking discovery by the James Webb Space Telescope, which has detected the earliest galaxy known to humanity, MAM Z14. Existing just 280 million years after the Big Bang,...
May 30, 2025
Journey to Mars: Musk's Vision, Atmospheric Breakthroughs, and the Mystery of Teleios
Highlights: - Elon Musk's Ambitious Mars Plans: Explore SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's bold timeline for sending an uncrewed starship to Mars by the end of 2026. This mission aims to coincide with a crucial launch window, but Musk acknowledges the challenges...
May 29, 2025
NASA's Astronauts Adjust, A Cosmic Mystery Unveiled, China's Latest Launch
Highlights: - NASA Astronauts' Unexpected Journey: Join us as we follow the incredible recovery of NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who returned from what was meant to be an eight-day mission but turned into a nine-month stay aboard...
May 28, 2025
SpaceX's Ninth Starship Flight, A Hidden Dwarf Planet, and Europa's Future Habitable Zone
Highlights: - SpaceX's Ninth Starship Test Flight: Join us as we explore the rollercoaster journey of SpaceX's ninth Starship test flight. Witness the impressive achievements of the Super Heavy booster, the first to be reused, and the challenges faced...