March 1, 2025

Spacecraft Setbacks, ISS Insights, and Axiom's Accelerated Space Station Plans: S04E52

Spacecraft Setbacks, ISS Insights, and Axiom's Accelerated Space Station Plans: S04E52

Astronomy Daily | Space News: S04E52
In this episode of Astronomy Daily, host Anna delves into the latest challenges and exciting developments in space exploration. From NASA's lunar missions facing technical difficulties to the thrilling prospects of...

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Astronomy Daily | Space News: S04E52
In this episode of Astronomy Daily, host Anna delves into the latest challenges and exciting developments in space exploration. From NASA's lunar missions facing technical difficulties to the thrilling prospects of new commercial space stations, this episode is packed with insights that will keep you informed and engaged with the cosmos.
Highlights:
- NASA's Lunar Trailblazer and Odin Spacecraft Challenges: Join us as we discuss the recent communication issues faced by NASA's Lunar Trailblazer and the Astroforge's Odin spacecraft following their launch. Learn about the critical maneuvers ahead for Lunar Trailblazer and the potential hurdles Odin must overcome to reach its target asteroid.
- SpaceX's Starship Test Flight Update: Get the latest on SpaceX's upcoming eighth Starship test flight, now approved by the FAA. We explore the objectives of this mission, including the deployment of Mach Starlink satellites and the ambitious plans for Earth orbit.
- Health Insights from the International Space Station: Discover surprising findings about the health implications of the ultra-clean environment aboard the ISS. We discuss how microbial diversity may play a crucial role in astronaut health and the potential for future space habitats.
- Axiom Space's Independent Space Station Plans: Hear about Axiom Space's revised timeline to establish its own commercial space station, potentially breaking free from the ISS by 2028. We examine the implications of this shift for the future of low Earth orbit operations and commercial space activities.
- Alpha Centauri's Cosmic Visitors: Uncover new research suggesting that our closest stellar neighbor, Alpha Centauri, may be sending comets and asteroids into our solar system. This fascinating insight highlights the interconnectedness of our cosmic environment.
- March Skywatching Guide: Prepare for an exciting month of celestial events! We provide tips on spotting Venus, Jupiter, Mars, and the highly anticipated total lunar eclipse on March 13-14, along with other notable astronomical occurrences.
For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, and TikTok. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.
00:00 - Welcome back to Astronomy Daily
01:05 - NASA's Lunar Trailblazer and Odin challenges
12:15 - SpaceX's Starship test flight update
18:00 - Health insights from the ISS
22:30 - Axiom Space's independent station plans
27:00 - Alpha Centauri's cosmic visitors
32:00 - March skywatching guide
✍️ Episode References
NASA's Lunar Trailblazer
[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov)
SpaceX Starship Updates
[SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com)
International Space Station Research
[NASA ISS](https://www.nasa.gov/iss)
Axiom Space Information
[Axiom Space](https://www.axiomspace.com)
Alpha Centauri Research
[University of Western Ontario](https://www.uwo.ca)
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Welcome to Astronomy Daily. I'm your host, Anna, and we've

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got a busy show today, exploring the latest developments in

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space exploration and astronomy. From technical challenges facing newly launched

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spacecraft to groundbreaking plans for the future of space stations,

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We're covering it all today. We'll dive into the recent

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troubles faced by NASA's lunar Trailblazer and the Odin spacecraft

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following their launch, and we'll get you up to speed

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on SpaceX's latest approval for their next Starship test flight.

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We've also got fascinating new research about life aboard the

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International Space Station that might surprise you, and some exciting

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updates about Axiom Space's ambitious plans to create their own

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commercial space station. But that's not all. We've got some

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truly cosmic news about our closest stellar neighbor, Alpha Centauri,

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and how it might be sending us some interstellar visitors.

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And for all you skywatchers out there, we'll wrap up

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with a guide to what you can spot in the

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March night sky, including some spectacular celestial events you won't

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want to miss, So stick around as we explore these

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stories and more. Right here on Astronomy Daily, let's get started.

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Two spacecraft launched as part of the recent IM two

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lunar mission are experiencing significant challenges. NASA's Lunar Trailblazer and

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the startup Astroforge's Odin spacecraft are both facing communication issues

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after their deployment from the Falcon nine rocket. The Lunar

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Trailblazer initially powered up and started transmitting as planned, but

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about twelve hours after launch, NASA lost all communication with

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the spacecraft. While contact was eventually restored, the team has

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detected concerning intermittent power system issues. Controllers are now working

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to fully restore commanding capabilities and develop solutions for these

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power problems. This is particularly crucial as the Lunar Trailblazer

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has some time sensitive maneuvers ahead. The spacecraft needs to

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perform two trajectory corrections before a lunarflyby scheduled for March third,

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followed by another fly by in May. If all goes

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according to plan, it should enter orbit in July, where

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it will begin its two year mission mapping water on

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the Moon's surface. Meanwhile, Astroforge's Odin spacecraft, designed to investigate

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metallic asteroids, is facing its own set of challenges. While

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the team is receiving carrier signals from the spacecraft, they

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haven't been able to get any telemetry data. This has

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left them in a difficult position. They know the spacecraft

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is alive, but they can't get detailed information about its status.

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The company is exploring several possible explanations, including ground network,

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hardware problems, and potential interference issues. There's also a possibility

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that ODIN might be in an uncontrolled tumble, though recent

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data suggests this is unlikely. Time is of the essence

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for ODIN as well, without intervention from the ground. The

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spacecraft is programmed to perform an automatic burn about six

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and a half days after launch to set it on

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course for its target asteroid. However, even slight position errors

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could make tracking the spacecraft extremely challenging. On a more

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positive note, the third ride share spacecraft from the launch,

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Epic Aerospace's Chimera orbital transfer vehicle, is reported to be

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healthy and operating normally. The primary mission vehicle, Intuitive Machines

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IM two Lunar Lander, is also an excellent condition as

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it continues its journey toward a planned March sixth moon landing.

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Next up, a Starship launch update. SpaceX has just received

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the green light from the Federal Aviation Administration for their

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eighth Starship test flight, scheduled for Monday evening, March third.

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The launch window opens at six thirty pm Eastern Time

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from their Starbase facility in South Texas. This approval comes

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as SpaceX is still investigating what went wrong during Flight

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seven back in January. While that mission achieved a significant

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milestone by successfully catching the super heavy booster using the

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launch tower's mechanical arms, it ended prematurely when the upper

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stage experienced a propellant leak and exploded over the La

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Atlantic Ocean. The FAA has determined that SpaceX can proceed

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with Flight eight while the investigation into January's mishap continues.

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They've confirmed that the company has met all the necessary safety, environmental,

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and licensing requirements for this suborbital test flight. For flight eight,

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SpaceX is aiming to replicate the successful booster catch while

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pushing the envelope further with the upper stage. The spacecraft

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will attempt a nearly complete orbit around Earth before splashing

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down in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Western Australia.

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the payload test. The upper stage will carry four mock

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Starlink satellites, which it will attempt to deploy during its

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suborbital journey. This is fewer than the ten dummy satellites

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carried during Flight seven, which never got the chance to

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be deployed due to the premature end of that mission.

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This test flight represents another crucial step in SpaceX's AMBITI

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development of the Starship system, which they envision as the

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future workhorse for both deep space exploration and point to

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point travel on Earth. Each flight provides valuable data and experience,

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helping to refine and improve the world's largest and most

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powerful rocket system. Here's some fascinating news about life aboard

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the International Space Station, and it turns out that being

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too clean might actually be a problem. A new study

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suggests that the ultrasterile environment of the ISS could be

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contributing to various health issues astronauts experience, from persistent skin

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rashes to allergies and immune system problems. Scientists from the

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University of California, San Diego have been analyzing over eight

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hundred surface samples from different areas of the space station.

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What they found was that the extensive use of cleaning

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products and disinfectants might be creating an environment that's actually

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too clean for optimal human health. The research revealed that

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most of the microbes present on the iss come from

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human skin, with different areas showing distinct microbial communities based

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on their function. The dining areas had more food related microbes,

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while the bathroom unsurprisingly had its own unique bacterial signature.

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What's notably missing are the kind of beneficial microbes we

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normally encounter on Earth from soil and water. This sterile

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environment more closely resembles what we see in highly industrialized

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spaces like hospitals, rather than the diverse microbial environment humans

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evolved alongside. The scientists suggest that future space habitats might

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benefit from intentionally cultivating a more diverse microbial ecosystem, essentially

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making them a bit dirtier in a controlled way. They're

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even proposing some interesting solutions, like using probiotic based cleaning

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methods instead of harsh chemical disinfectants. This could help create

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a healthier balance while still maintaining necessary cleanliness standards. It's

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a crucial consideration as we plan for longer duration space

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missions and eventual permanent settlements beyond Earth. The findings highlight

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an important point about human space exploration. We can't just

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take a small slice of Earth's ecosystem with us into space.

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We need to think carefully about recreating the complete environmental

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conditions that help humans thrive, right down to the microscopic level.

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Next up, in some exciting news about the future of

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commercial space stations, Axiom Space is revising its timeline to

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establish an independent space station, and it's happening sooner than

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initially planned. The company, working closely with NASA, has announced

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they could have their station break free from the International

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Space Station as early as twenty twenty eight. This accelerated

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timeline comes with a significant change to their assembly sequence.

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Instead of starting with their habitat one module as originally planned,

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Axiom will first launch what they're calling the payload, Power

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and Thermal module. This strategic shift will allow them to

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a stat lablish independent operations more quickly. Once the station

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achieves its free flying status, Axiom will continue building out

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the facility, adding their planned habitat modules, an airlock, and

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a dedicated research and manufacturing facility. This methodical approach ensures

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they can maintain continuous operations while expanding their capabilities. The

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revised plan has been carefully coordinated with NASA to ensure

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a smooth transition in low Earth orbit operations. It's particularly

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important as we approach the planned retirement of the International

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Space Station around twenty thirty. NASA sees this as a

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crucial step in maintaining their continuous presence in low Earth orbit.

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This development is part of a broader strategy by NASA

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to support multiple commercial space stations through various partnerships. The

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agency is essentially fostering a new economic ecosystem in low

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Earth orbit where commercial operators can provide services to both

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government and private customers. Looking at the bigger picture, accelerated

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timeline for Axiom Station represents a significant milestone in the

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commercialization of space. It's not just about replacing the ISS,

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It's about expanding human presence in space and creating new

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opportunities for scientific research, manufacturing, and commercial activities in microgravity.

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Don't you just hate it when your neighbors turn out

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to be well, not quite as they seemed. Our nearest

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stellar neighbor, Alpha Centauri, appears to be sharing more with

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us than just its distant twinkle. New research suggests this

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triple star system, located just four point three light years away,

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is likely sending a steady stream of comets and asteroids

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into our Solar System, and might even be responsible for

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some of the meteors we see in our night sky.

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According to calculations by astronomers Cole greg and Paul Wiegert

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from the University of Western Ontario, if Alpha Centauri has

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an ort cloud similar to our suns, approximately one million

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objects larger than a football field from that system could

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currently be traveling through our Solar System. Most of these

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objects would be lurking in the outer reaches, well beyond

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Pluto's orbit, mixing with our own ort cloud objects. The

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mechanism behind this cosmic exchange is similar to how Jupiter's

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gravity helped launch our Voyager spacecraft into interstellar space. The

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stars of Alpha Centauri and their planets act like cosmic slingshots,

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occasionally throwing their comets and asteroids onto trajectories that bring

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them into our neighborhood. While most of these visitors stay

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in the distant parts of our Solar System, some of

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the smaller particles make it all the way to Earth.

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The researchers estimate that up to ten meteors worldwide each

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year might originate from Alpha Centauri. This number could increase

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tenfold when Alpha Centauri makes its closest approach to our

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Solar System about twenty eight thousand years from now, when

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it will come within three point two light years of Earth.

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This research reminds us that our Solar System isn't an

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isolated island in space. We're connected to our stelef neighbors

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through a constant exchange of material that's been ongoing for

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billions of years. Even though we've only officially detected two

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interstellar visitors so far, this study suggests there might be

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many more out there silently passing through our cosmic backyard. Now,

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for those of you who like to look up into

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the sky, March promises to be an exciting month for skywatchers,

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with several captivating celestial events on display. Early in the month,

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Venus will be visible low in the western sky after sunset,

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though it will gradually sink lower as the days progress,

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eventually becoming difficult to spot by mid month in the

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glow of twilight. Jupiter will command attention high in the

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western sky after dark, staying visible until about one am

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while Mars takes the eastern stage after sunset and remains

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visible until the early morning hours. For those eager to

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spot the elusive mercury, the first week and a half

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of March offers an excellent opportunity, particularly for observers in

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the northern hemisphere. Look for it beneath Venus for about

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thirty minutes each evening as sunset fades. The best viewing

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window will be from March seventh through ninth, approximately thirty

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minutes after sunset. You'll want to find a clear view

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of the western horizon away from buildings in trees. A

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large open field or shoreline can provide ideal viewing conditions

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for catching this fleet footed planet. The month's headline event

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is undoubtedly the total lunar eclipse, occurring overnight on March

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thirteenth into the fourteenth. During this spectacular show, we'll watch

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as our moon transforms into a deep crimson orb over

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several hours. This celestial phenomenon occurs as the Moon passes

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through Earth's shadow, first appearing to have a bite taken

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from one side before being completely enveloped in that characteristic

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red glow. This reddish color comes from all of Earth's

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sunrises and sunsets being projected onto the lunar surface at once.

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For those interested in lunar phases, March fourteenth brings us

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a full moon all the month concludes with a new

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moon on the twenty ninth. This new moon phase, when

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the moon is positioned between Earth and the Sun, offers

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excellent opportunities for observing faint celestial objects typically washed out

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by moonlight, making it an ideal time for stargazing and astrophotography.

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And that wraps up another fascinating day of space exploration

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and astronomical discoveries. I'm Anna, and I want to thank

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you for joining me here on Astronomy Daily. From spacecraft

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