Episodes

Nov. 13, 2025

Cosmic Beginnings and Stellar Discoveries: Unveiling the First Stars and Secrets of the Moon

(00:00:00) Cosmic Beginnings and Stellar Discoveries: Unveiling the First Stars and Secrets of the Moon (00:00:47) Have astronomers finally seen the universe’s first stars (00:04:06) Hidden secrets about the Moon and the aste...
Nov. 13, 2025

Comet Conundrums, Cosmic Shutdowns & The Mars Remains Controversy | Space Nuts: Astronomy...

3I Atlas, Human Remains on Mars, and Moon Formation Insights In this thought-provoking episode of Space Nuts , hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner dive into some controversial and intriguing topics in the realm of...
Nov. 13, 2025

Decelerating Cosmos and Solar Secrets: Unravelling Dark Energy and the Sun’s Magnetic Dance

(00:00:00) Decelerating Cosmos and Solar Secrets: Unravelling Dark Energy and the Sun's Magnetic Dance (00:00:45) More confirmation that the Universe's expansion is slowing (00:08:53) First glimpse of the Sun’s polar magnetic...
Nov. 13, 2025

Solar Storms, Stellar Family Trees, and Our Interstellar Visitor

Blue Origin's Launch Challenges: Blue Origin's new Glenn rocket faced multiple delays during its crucial launch carrying NASA's Escapade satellites, which are set to study Mars's magnetosphere. The delays were exacerbated by ...
Nov. 12, 2025

Space Policy Showdown, Mars Missteps, and Cosmic Beginnings

US-EU Space Regulatory Clash: The United States has formally opposed the European Union's proposed EU Space Act, arguing that its regulations could impose unfair burdens on American space companies. The act aims to establish ...
Nov. 11, 2025

Rocket Failures, Black Hole Breakthroughs, and Movies in Space

Chinese Rocket Failure: Galactic Energy's Ceres 1 rocket faced a setback with its second-ever launch failure, as the upper stage shut down prematurely, resulting in the loss of three satellites. The company is investigating t...
Nov. 10, 2025

Galactic Influences and Supermoons: Exploring Earth’s Crust and Taikonaut Trials

(00:00:00) Galactic Influences and Supermoons: Exploring Earth's Crust and Taikonaut Trials (00:00:42) Earth's geology written in the stars (00:10:30) Taikonauts stranded in space following space junk impact (00:12:38) Bigges...
Nov. 10, 2025

Launch Delay, Stellar Discoveries, and Outlandish Space Food

Blue Origin's Launch Scrubbed: Blue Origin faced a major setback as their second New Glenn rocket launch, carrying NASA's Escapade spacecraft to Mars, was scrubbed due to bad weather, minor equipment issues, and an unexpected...
Nov. 9, 2025

Light Pollution Dilemmas, Cosmic Parasol Proposals & Salvaging Space Junk | Space Nuts:...

Light Pollution, Space Parasols, and Salvaging Satellites In this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts , hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner tackle a range of thought-provoking questions from listeners. From the eff...
Nov. 8, 2025

Cosmic Auroras, Planetary Demise, and Martian Mysteries

Stunning Aurora Display: Mark your calendars for November 5th to 8th, 2025, as a powerful geomagnetic storm is set to light up the night sky with breathtaking auroras. Classified as a G3 storm, this display will be triggered ...
Nov. 7, 2025

Phosphine Mysteries and Lunar Returns: Unveiling Secrets of Wolf 1130C and the Moon

In this episode of SpaceTime , we explore remarkable discoveries and hypotheses that could redefine our understanding of planetary atmospheres and our journey back to the Moon. Phosphine Discovery in Brian Dwarf Wolf 1130C Fo...
Nov. 7, 2025

Launch Scrubs, Voyager’s Milestone Journey, and 3D Exoplanet Mapping

Viasat 3F2 Launch Scrubbed Again: The United Launch Alliance faced another setback as the launch of the Viasat 3F2 satellite was scrubbed for the second time this week due to persistent valve issues. This hefty communication ...
Nov. 6, 2025

Meteorite Myths, Daylight Fireballs & the Secrets of Ultra-Faint Galaxies | Space Nuts:...

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Nov. 6, 2025

Cosmic Tug-of-War, Mars Orbiter’s Stellar Capture, and Black Hole Anomalies

Universe's Expansion May Be Slowing: New research challenges the long-held belief that the universe's expansion is accelerating due to dark energy. This study suggests that dark energy might be evolving and weakening over tim...
Nov. 5, 2025

Tiangong Space Station, Space Barbecue, Davinci Mission, Veritas Mission, Venus Exploration,...

Sentinel 1D Launch Success: Ariana Space successfully launched the Sentinel 1D Earth observation satellite aboard an Ariane 62 rocket, placing it into a sun-synchronous orbit at 693 km. This satellite is essential for Europe’...
Nov. 4, 2025

Stellar Giants and Cosmic Mysteries: The Most Massive Black Hole Merger Yet

In this episode of SpaceTime , we dive into groundbreaking astronomical discoveries that challenge our understanding of the universe. The Most Massive Stellar Black Hole Merger Ever Observed Astronomers have detected the most...
Nov. 4, 2025

The ISS’s Fiery Farewell, Self-Making Water Worlds, and The Black Hole Birth Theory

End of an Era for the International Space Station: NASA has outlined its final plans for the International Space Station, marking a significant transition in space exploration. The ISS, after over 25 years of continuous human...
Nov. 3, 2025

Interstellar Comet 3I Atlas and Hidden Ice: Unraveling Mysteries of Water and Galaxies

In this episode of SpaceTime , we explore a trio of intriguing astronomical phenomena that are reshaping our understanding of the cosmos. Interstellar Comet 3I Atlas: A Close Encounter Interstellar comet 3I Atlas has reached ...
Nov. 3, 2025

Interstellar Comet 3i/Atlas, Lunar Myths Debunked, and the Mystery of Ancient Stars

Interstellar Comet 3I Atlas Update: An exciting update on the interstellar comet 3I Atlas reveals it is brightening much faster than anticipated as it approaches the Sun. With its distinct blue color, astronomers believe it i...
Nov. 2, 2025

Spaghettification Mysteries, Neutron Stars vs. Black Holes & The Wormhole Debate | Space Nuts:...

Q&A Edition: Spaghettification, Neutron Stars, and the Mysteries of Wormholes In this mind-bending episode of Space Nuts , hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner tackle fascinating questions from listeners that delve...
Nov. 1, 2025

Asteroid Swarms, China’s Tiangong Triumph, and the Fermi Paradox Explained

Taurid Resonance Swarm Alert: A new study highlights the potential threat posed by the Taurid Resonance Swarm, a dense cluster of celestial bodies within an annual meteor shower. Researchers emphasize the need for enhanced mo...
Oct. 31, 2025

Lunar Landers Revamped, Stellar Storms Spark Life, and Europe’s Rocket Revolution

SpaceX's Lunar Lander Revamp: SpaceX is reshaping its plans for the lunar lander in NASA's Artemis program, opting for a simplified mission architecture that promises to expedite astronaut landings on the Moon. This shift com...
Oct. 30, 2025

Jupiter’s Cosmic Blueprint, White Dwarf Feasts & Chiron’s Evolving Rings | Space Nuts: Astronomy...

Jupiter's Influence, Hungry White Dwarfs, and Chiron's Rings In this captivating episode of Space Nuts , hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner explore the dynamic forces shaping our solar system and beyond. From the...
Oct. 30, 2025

Martian Ice and Cosmic Shadows - Unveiling Life and Dark Matter Mysteries

In this episode of SpaceTime , we delve into groundbreaking discoveries that could reshape our understanding of life on Mars and the cosmos beyond. Martian Ice: A Potential Reservoir for Life A recent study suggests that Mart...