Season 4
Sept. 9, 2025
Stellar Surprises; The Interstellar Comet 3I ATLAS and Upcoming Comet LEMMON
Interstellar Comet 3I ATLAS Captured by Gemini South Telescope: The Gemini South Telescope has unveiled stunning new images of interstellar comet 3I ATLAS, the third known comet from outside our solar system. Discovered on Ju...
Sept. 8, 2025
Cosmic Discoveries; Callisto's Aurora Footprint and Record-Breaking Fast Radio Burst
Juno Mission's Discovery of Callisto's Auroral Footprint: NASA's Juno mission has successfully identified the elusive auroral footprint of Callisto, one of Jupiter's Galilean moons. This significant finding confirms that all ...
Sept. 6, 2025
Space Health Insights; Lunar Eclipse 2025 and LEGO's Galactic Investment
NASA's Concerning Blood Cell Research: A groundbreaking study reveals that human stem cells experience accelerated aging in space, as tracked during four SpaceX missions to the ISS. The research highlights DNA damage and shor...
Sept. 5, 2025
SpaceX's Reboost Success; Unpacking Eclipse Predictions and Martian Discoveries
SpaceX's Game-Changing ISS Test: SpaceX has successfully completed a crucial reboost test of the International Space Station (ISS) using its Dragon cargo spacecraft. This test, which raised the ISS's altitude by 5 miles, is v...
Sept. 4, 2025
Stellar Updates: SpaceX's New Launch Capacity; New Theories on Cosmic Age
SpaceX's Launch Rate Expansion: SpaceX has received approval from US regulators to more than double its launch rate from Cape Canaveral, increasing from 50 Falcon 9 launches per year to an astonishing 120. This expansion aims...
Sept. 3, 2025
Stellar Stories: Mark Your Calendars for the Blood Moon, Hubble Tension Unravelled
Mark Your Calendars for the Total Lunar Eclipse: On September 7th and 8th, 2025, a spectacular total lunar eclipse, or Blood Moon, will be visible to over 7 billion people across Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe. This even...
Sept. 2, 2025
Cosmic Updates: Asteroid Approaches, SpaceX's Busy Week, and Solar Secrets Unveiled
Close Encounter with Asteroid 2025 QD8: Astronomers have identified a newly discovered asteroid, designated 2025 QD8, which is set to make a close flyby of Earth on September 3rd. Passing within one lunar distance, approximat...
Sept. 1, 2025
Stellar Milestones: SpaceX's Starship Triumph, Katherine Johnson's Legacy, and Solar Flare Breakthroughs
SpaceX's Flight 10 Success: SpaceX's Starship has successfully completed Flight 10, with both the super heavy booster and ship upper stage achieving their mission objectives. Despite some battle scars and intentional stress t...
Aug. 30, 2025
Rocket Lab's New Heights, Webb's Water Mystery, and the Legacy of STS-107
Rocket Lab's Neutron Rocket Takes Shape: Rocket Lab has inaugurated its new Launch Complex 3 at Wallops Island, Virginia, marking a significant milestone for their next-generation Neutron rocket. Designed for medium lift capa...
Aug. 29, 2025
Celestial Wonders: Unveiling Solar Flares, Atmospheric Flight, and Mars' Chunky Core
Sun's Spectacular X-Class Flare: The NSF Inouye Solar Telescope has captured its first images of an X-class solar flare, showcasing unparalleled detail of coronal loops and magnetic reconnections. This breakthrough could enha...
Aug. 28, 2025
Celestial Progress: SpaceX's Starship Evolution, Dark Energy's Sign Switch, and China's Moon Mission Plans
SpaceX's Starship Soars Again: SpaceX has successfully completed another test flight of its Starship, marking a significant milestone in its ambitious plans for Mars exploration. We discuss the impressive specifications of th...
Aug. 27, 2025
Stellar Milestones: SpaceX's Starship Triumph, Interstellar Comet Insights, and Celebrating Space History
SpaceX's Starship Soars to New Heights: SpaceX has achieved a remarkable milestone with the successful completion of Starship's 10th test flight. This episode dives into the significant accomplishments, including the first pa...
Aug. 26, 2025
SpaceX's Launch Delays, JUICE's Close Call, and the Brightest Cosmic Flash Yet
SpaceX's Starship Test Flight Delays: The highly anticipated 10th test flight of SpaceX's Starship has faced multiple delays due to ground systems issues and inclement weather. Learn about the challenges and what’s next for t...
Aug. 25, 2025
Celestial Highlights: Butch Wilmore's Legacy, Tiny Moons of Uranus, and a Cosmic Bubble Mystery
SpaceTime S28E102 S28E103 S28E104 w/c August 25th, 2025 Space, Astronomy and Science Podcast. SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 102 *Earth dodges two asteroid near misses within days of each other Planet Earth has just dodged two a...
Aug. 23, 2025
Cosmic Chronicles: JAXA's Cargo Revolution, Solar Secrets Unveiled, and Distant Galaxies' Mysteries
Japan's HTV X Resupply Mission: JAXA is gearing up for the inaugural flight of its new cargo delivery vehicle, the HTV X, set to launch this October. Discover how this advanced spacecraft, designed to carry up to 4 metric ton...
Aug. 22, 2025
Stellar Insights: SpaceX's Starship Launch, Black Moon Magic, and Alien Signal Strategies
SpaceX's Starship Test Flight: Get ready for the highly anticipated 10th test flight of SpaceX's Starship system! With the massive Super Heavy booster now at the launch pad in South Texas, this test is set for Sunday, August ...
Aug. 21, 2025
Astronomical Adventures: From China's Mini Satellites to Chiron's Retrograde
International Space Collaboration: Join us as we explore the successful launch of the Kinetica 1 rocket by Chinese commercial launch provider CAS Space, which carried a unique payload including two Pico satellites designed an...
Aug. 20, 2025
Cosmic Connections: Uranus's New Moon, Rogue Planets, and the Devil Comet's Water Mystery
New Moon Discovered Around Uranus: Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of a tiny new moon orbiting Uranus, measuring just five miles in diameter. This marks the first new addition to Uranus’s moon family in over 20 years...
Aug. 19, 2025
Lunar Ambitions: China's Race to the Moon, Cosmic Discoveries Unveiled
China's Lunar Ambitions: Dive into the latest developments from China's space programme as they make significant strides towards their lunar goals. With successful tests of their Lanyue Lunar lander and the Long March 10 rock...
Aug. 18, 2025
Stellar Innovations: Flex Satellite Milestones, 3D Printing Breakthroughs
European Space Agency's Flex Satellite: Discover the groundbreaking developments of the European Space Agency's Flex Earth Explorer mission, which has successfully integrated its key instrument, Floris. This innovative tool i...
Aug. 16, 2025
Stellar Strides: SpaceX's Starship Trials, Blue Origin's Mars Mission
SpaceX's Starship Update: Join us as we delve into the latest developments surrounding SpaceX's colossal Starship rocket. With the recent approval from the FAA for their 10th full-scale test flight, SpaceX is set to tackle ne...
Aug. 15, 2025
Lunar Quakes, Stellar Explosions, and the Mystery of Missing Sulphur
Seismic Secrets of the Moon: Explore new research revealing that our lunar neighbour is more seismically active than previously thought. This study highlights the potential risks posed by moonquakes to future lunar bases, emp...
Aug. 14, 2025
Exoplanet Insights: Trappist 1d's Atmosphere, Lunar Simulators, and Black Hole Awakening
New Insights on Trappist 1d: Join us as we explore the latest findings regarding the exoplanet Trappist 1d, which, despite its Earth-like size and rocky surface, has been ruled out as a potential twin due to the absence of a ...
Aug. 13, 2025
Cosmic Advances: New Satellites, Intercepting Interstellar Visitor, and AI in Space Health
Revolutionary Satellite Launch for Climate Monitoring: Join us as we explore the successful launch of the Metop second generation satellite from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. This innovative satellite, laun...