Season 4
Aug. 1, 2025
Weather Woes for SpaceX, JWST's Stunning Black Hole Findings, and Interstellar Comet 3I Atlas
SpaceX Crew 11 Launch Scrub: Join us as we discuss the recent launch scrub of SpaceX's Crew 11 mission due to unexpected cumulus clouds over Cape Canaveral. We break down the safety protocols that led to this decision and loo...
July 31, 2025
Earth's New Eyes with NISAR, Crew 11's Launch to the ISS, and Mars's Hidden Glacial Treasures
NISAR Satellite Launch: Join us as we celebrate the successful launch of NISAR, the groundbreaking Earth-observing satellite developed through a historic partnership between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organization. Di...
July 30, 2025
Gilmour Space's Historic Launch Attempt, NASA's Collaborative Moon Missions, and the Far Side Telescope
Australia's Historic Rocket Launch: Join us as we dive into the details of Gilmour Space's ambitious attempt at Australia's first orbital launch in over 50 years. Although the Eris rocket faced challenges shortly after liftof...
July 29, 2025
Uranus's Peculiar Moons, Cosmic Bubbles, and Rethinking Habitability
Uranus and Its Peculiar Moons: Dive into the strange world of Uranus, the planet that spins on its side and has a magnetic field unlike any other. Join us as we explore the latest research by astronomer Christian Soto, reveal...
July 28, 2025
Martian Frost, Black Hole Havoc, and the Next Generation of Space Innovators
Martian Ice and Frosts: Explore the fascinating world of Martian ice and frost as we delve into how these elements could indicate the presence of liquid brines on the Red Planet. Discover the implications of Dr. Vincent Cheve...
July 26, 2025
Lunar Ambitions, Betelgeuse's Possible Partner Doubts, and Earth's Magnetic Anomaly
Italy's Lunar Ambitions: Explore Italy's groundbreaking plans to construct the first residential module for astronauts on the Moon, known as the Multi Purpose Habitat (MPH). This ambitious project aims to support sustained hu...
July 25, 2025
Alien Intelligence Readiness, New Exoplanets Around L 98-59, and Innovative Mars Helicopters
Preparing for First Contact: Dive into the intriguing discussion on humanity's readiness for potential contact with extraterrestrial intelligence. A new research paper from the University of St. Andrews outlines how NASA and ...
July 24, 2025
Asteroid Close Calls, Lunar Missions Debate, and the Fiery World of TOI 2431b
Asteroid 2025 OW's Close Encounter: Unpack the details of asteroid 2025 OW, a plane-sized space rock making headlines as it approaches Earth. While NASA assures us that this encounter is routine, we delve into the specifics o...
July 23, 2025
SpaceX Scrubs, Europa's Icy Mysteries, and the Remarkable 3I/Atlas Comet
Unexpected Launch Delay: Discover the surprising reasons behind the recent scrub of SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base. We explore how a regional power outage affected air traffic control communications, ...
July 22, 2025
Betelgeuse's Hidden Ally, Juno's Camera Comeback, and The Great Eclipse Chase of 2026
Unveiling Betelgeuse's Companion: Join us as we unravel the centuries-old mystery of Betelgeuse, the famous red supergiant star. Recent discoveries reveal its hidden stellar companion, providing new insights into the star's v...
July 21, 2025
Astronauts' Vision Crisis, South Korea's Lunar Leap, and the Cosmic Promises of the Roman Telescope
Unexpected Vision Changes in Space: Explore the startling phenomenon affecting approximately 70% of astronauts on long-duration missions, known as Spaceflight Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS). This episode delves into ...
July 19, 2025
Making Water on the Moon, The Hubble Bubble Hypothesis, and Neptune's Unique Orbital Partner
Revolutionising Lunar Exploration: Discover the groundbreaking research from a team of Chinese scientists who are developing innovative technology to produce water, oxygen, and fuel directly from lunar soil. This game-changin...
July 18, 2025
Mars Mission M-MATISSE, Solar Secrets with SNIFS, and Neil Armstrong's Apollo Mementos Revealed
Exciting Mars Mission Proposal: Discover the ambitious M Metis mission, which aims to be the first dedicated to studying Mars's space weather. Set to compete for a spot as a European Space Agency medium mission, this initiati...
July 17, 2025
Starship's Next Flight, Pulsar Secrets Unlocked, and the Birth of a New Solar System
Exciting Developments for SpaceX's Starship: Join us as we delve into the upcoming 10th test flight of SpaceX's Starship, anticipated to launch in just three weeks. Discover the challenges faced in previous flights and the in...
July 16, 2025
Black Hole Merger Record, Private Space Ventures, and Ancient Lunar Mysteries Uncovered
Largest Black Hole Merger Detected: Dive into the monumental discovery of the largest black hole merger ever observed, known as GW 231123. This event, detected by the LIGO gravitational wave observatories, has resulted in a n...
July 15, 2025
Astronauts Homeward Bound, Sun's Secrets Unveiled, and Uranus's Heat Revelation
Axiom Space's AX4 Mission Returns: Join us as we check-in on the return of the AX4 crew from the International Space Station. Led by Commentaor Peggy Whitson, the crew conducted over 60 experiments during their extended stay,...
July 14, 2025
Cosmic Voids, Martian Construction Breakthroughs, and the Spectacular Perseid Meteor Shower
Perseid Meteor Shower Approaches: Get ready for the spectacular Perseid meteor shower, expected to peak around August 12th to 13th! This celestial event promises to deliver a dazzling display of meteors, with Australia being ...
July 12, 2025
Astronauts Return, Space Farming Breakthroughs, and the James Webb's Cosmic Cat's Paw
Axiom Mission 4 Returns to Earth: Join us as we discuss the Axiom Mission 4 crew's successful return from the International Space Station after a busy 2.5 week research mission. Discover the fascinating experiments they condu...
July 11, 2025
Europe's Space Independence: Nordic Launch Sites, July Meteor Showers, and a Cosmic Retraction
Europe's Push for Space Independence: Explore Europe's ambitious efforts to enhance its autonomy in space operations, with new launch sites emerging in the Nordic region. Discover how geopolitical events are driving the need ...
July 10, 2025
A New Era for NASA, Tracing Comet 3I Atlas' Origins, and DART's Asteroid Deflection Lessons
NASA's New Interim Administrator: In a surprising turn of events, President Trump has appointed Sean Duffy as NASA’s interim administrator. With a background in transportation and a stint on reality television, Duffy's unconv...
July 9, 2025
Mars Sample Return Challenges, AI Satellites Revolutionising Space Tech, and Signals to Alien Civilisations
Challenges for Mars Sample Return Mission: We dive into the hurdles facing NASA's Mars Sample Return Mission (MSR) as costs soar to an estimated $11 billion. Discover Lockheed Martin's innovative proposal to streamline the mi...
July 8, 2025
How Theia Made Earth Habitable, Surprising Discoveries About Space Ice, and Rocket Launch Updates
A Massive Ancient Impact and Life on Earth: Discover how a colossal impact shaped Earth's ability to support life, with insights from new research on carbonaceous chondrites and the role of Theia in delivering essential mater...
July 7, 2025
Comet 3I Atlas, Double Detonations in Supernovae, and the Historic Move of Space Shuttle Discovery
Today in Space History: Join us as we take a trip down memory lane, celebrating significant events that occurred on July 7th. Discover how NASA's Opportunity Rover launched in 2003, exceeding its mission expectations, and lea...
July 5, 2025
Mars' Lifeless Destiny, Cosmic Giants and Their Dramatic Winds, and the Search for Rogue Planets
New Insights into Mars' Habitability: We delve into a groundbreaking study from NASA's Curiosity rover that challenges the notion of Mars as a once habitable planet. Discover why scientists believe Mars may have always been d...