Episodes

Aug. 6, 2024

S03E119: Northrop Grumman’s ISS Mission and August Sky Highlights

Welcome to another exciting episode of Astronomy Daily with your host, Steve Dunkley and his trusty AI assistant, Hallie! Today, we have a stellar lineup of cosmic news and insights. Join us as we explore Northrop Grumman's latest mission to the ISS, dive into the fascinating world of Dimorphus, and uncover the peculiar rotational behavior of the star V889 Hercules. Plus, Hallie will guide you through the sky-watching highlights for August. Buckle up for a journey through the cosmos! **Northro...
Aug. 6, 2024

S27E94: Ancient Life on Mars? Perseverance’s Groundbreaking Discovery

In today's episode of SpaceTime, we explore NASA's Mars Perseverance rover's discovery of what could be the first potential signs of ancient life on Mars. We also discuss the recording of Earth's hottest day ever and SpaceX's plans to base a Starship recovery team in Australian waters. Join us for these fascinating updates and more! 00:00:00 " This is spacetime series 27, episode 94 for broadcast on the 5 August 2024 00:00:47 " NASA's Mars perseverance rover has discovered what could be first ...
Aug. 6, 2024

#440: Earth Swap Hypotheticals & Europa Clipper Countdown

This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Protect your online data with Incogni. Get our special offer by visiting https://www.incogni.com/spacenuts Space Nuts Q&A: Earth's Hypothetical Swap, Europa Clipper Mission, and Protoplanets Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into listener questions about some of the most fascinating topics in SpaceTime science.Episode Highlights: - Earth Changing Places: Carrick from New Zealan...
Aug. 3, 2024

S03E118: Meteorites and the Moon’s Atmosphere

Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to podcast for the latest news and discoveries in space and astronomy. I'm your host, Anna. Today we have some exciting stories lined up for you. We'll dive into new research on our moon's atmosphere, revealing the powerful effects of meteorite impacts. Next, we'll explore why detecting signs of advanced extraterrestrial civilizations, known as technosignatures, is more challenging than we might think. Finally, we'll uncover recent findings about potential dar...
Aug. 3, 2024

S03E117: A Starliner Update

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Astronomy Daily! Host Anna takes you on a cosmic journey with the latest updates in space exploration. In today's episode, we delve into: - NASA and Boeing's meticulous data analysis from the Starliner spacecraft's crew flight test. - Space Perspective's unveiling of the world's first marine spaceport, Ms Voyager, promising a revolutionary spaceflight experience. - A groundbreaking discovery in lunar soil from China's Chang'e 5 mission, identifying natu...
Aug. 1, 2024

S27E92: Earth on La Niña Watch: What It Means for Our Weather

In today’s episode of SpaceTime, Stuart Gary delves into the latest climate predictions as Earth moves into a La Niña watch, signalling potential wet weather and flooding for eastern Australia. We also explore the initial signs of the sun's next solar cycle, detected through sound waves deep within the star, and the intriguing experiment of sending human muscle cells into SpaceTime to study their growth in microgravity. Join us for these stories and more! For more visit https://www.spacetimew...
Aug. 1, 2024

#439: JWST and the Old, Cold Exoplanet

This episode is brought to you by Incogni. When you want your data to remain private online, Incogni is your go-to service. Get our special offer by visiting https://www.incogni.com/spacenuts In this episode of Space Nuts, Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson discuss various topics in astronomy and space science. They talk about the James Webb Space Telescope capturing a direct photo of an exoplanet that is possibly the oldest and coldest one discovered so far. They also discuss the Perseve...
Aug. 1, 2024

S03E116: An Invitation from NASA to You!

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Astronomy Daily! Join Anna as she takes you on a journey through the latest astronomical discoveries. In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking findings of NASA's Parker Solar Probe, the discovery of the Earth-sized exoplanet Gliese 12 b, and the rapid formation of organic macromolecules in star-forming regions. Plus, learn how you can virtually engage with Northrop Grumman's upcoming resupply mission to the International Space Station. Don't miss o...
Aug. 1, 2024

S03E115: SpaceX’s Ambitious Plan for Australia

Welcome to Astronomy Daily! In this episode, host Anna takes you on an exhilarating journey through the latest in space and Astronomy news. Discover SpaceX's groundbreaking plans to land and recover its Starship rocket off the coast of Australia, delve into NASA's fascinating findings from the DART mission on near-Earth asteroids, and get the scoop on the United Launch Alliance's successful mission for the US Space Force. Plus, learn about the upcoming repair mission for NASA's NICER X-ray tel...
July 31, 2024

S03E114: NASA & JAXA’s Laser Feat & Rare Second Gen Star

Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your friendly guide to all things celestial. I'm your host, Anna, and today we'll be diving into some fascinating stories from the world of Astronomy and space exploration. In this episode, we have an exciting lineup that includes groundbreaking achievements and stellar discoveries. So sit back, relax, and let's embark on this cosmic journey together. - NASA and JAXA's Laser Signal Exchange: In an impressive feat of international collaboration, NASA and JAXA have suc...
July 30, 2024

S27E91: Starliner’s Stranded Crew, Mars’ Sulphur Surprise, and Ancient Earth’s Secrets

Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 91, where we delve into the latest cosmic events and advancements in space exploration.- Starliner's Stranded Crew: There's still no return date for Boeing's trouble-plagued Starliner spacecraft, which remains docked at the International Space Station. Helium leaks and faulty thrusters have turned what was meant to be an eight-day mission into a seven-week marathon. - Curiosity's Stunning Discovery: NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has discovered rocks made of...
July 30, 2024

S03E113: Mars Microbe Fossils & Twin Meteor Showers

Welcome to Astronomy Daily, the podcast where we delve into the latest and greatest in space and astronomy. I'm your host, Steve Dunkley, and today we've got a stellar lineup of stories that will take you from Mars to the Moon and beyond. Let's dive into the cosmos. - Perseverance's Potential Fossil Discovery: NASA's Perseverance rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars, potentially unearthing microbe fossils in a rock named Chevre Falls. This could be the most compelling evidence yet ...
July 30, 2024

#438: Gravitons’ Mysteries & The Sun’s Hidden Twin

This episode is brought to you with the support of Incogni...secure your information online with the help of Incogni. To check out our special deal visit https://www.incogni.com/spacenuts. Space Nuts Q&A: Gravitons, Dark Matter Twins, and Time Dilation Mysteries Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they tackle listener questions about some of the most intriguing concepts in the universe. Episode Highlights: - Gravitons and Gravity: G...
July 27, 2024

S27E90: Black Hole Discovery in Omega Centauri, Juice’s Lunar Flyby, and Space Suits Inspired by Dun

Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 90, where we delve into the latest cosmic events and advancements in space exploration. - **Discovery of an Intermediate Mass Black Hole**: Astronomers have detected what they believe is a rare intermediate mass black hole buried deep inside the Omega Centauri globular star cluster. This discovery, based on two decades of Hubble Space Telescope observations, provides compelling new evidence for this elusive type of black hole, which acts as a missing link...
July 27, 2024

S03E111: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Returns & Perseverance’s Organic Find

Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your Daily dose of all things space and beyond. I'm your host, Anna, and today we've got some exciting updates lined up for you from SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket getting the green light to return to space to NASA astronauts stuck at the International Space Station longer than expected, there's a lot to cover. We'll also delve into an intriguing discovery made by NASA's Perseverance rover and an unprecedented finding by the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. So grab your tel...
July 27, 2024

S04E112: Polaris Dawn Rescheduled & NASA’s Dark Matter Quest

Welcome to Astronomy Daily, the podcast where we explore the latest and greatest in space and astronomy. I'm your host, Anna. Today we have an exciting lineup of stories for you straight from the final frontier. So let's dive into what's new in the cosmos. - **Polaris Dawn Mission Delayed**: Our first story today concerns the eagerly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission from SpaceX. Originally slated for late July, the mission has now been delayed to mid to late August. - - **SpaceX's Return to Fl...
July 26, 2024

#437: Mars’ Sulphur Surprise & Extreme Exoplanet Orbits

Mars, Exoplanets, and Spacewalk Solutions Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this captivating episode of Space Nuts, where they explore the latest discoveries and innovations in space exploration. Episode Highlights: - Curiosity's Sulphur Surprise: Discover the unexpected find by the Curiosity rover on Mars—a cluster of rocks revealing pure sulphur crystals. Fred explains the significance of this discovery and the conditions that might have led to the formation of these crystals...
July 26, 2024

S04E110: NASA’s 4K Breakthrough & Mercury’s Diamond Mantle

Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to Podcast for the latest updates and fascinating facts about space and astronomy. I'm Anna, your friendly host. Today, we've got an exciting lineup of news topics to discuss. So buckle up and get ready for a journey through the cosmos. - **NASA's 4K Video Streaming Milestone**: A team at NASA's Glenn Research Center has achieved the extraordinary feat of streaming 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International Space Station using optical laser commun...
July 26, 2024

S03E109: 25 Years of Chandra & Mars’ Greatest Hits

Welcome to Astronomy Daily, the podcast where we explore the latest news and discoveries in the world of space and astronomy. I'm your host, Anna, and I'm excited to guide you through some fascinating updates today. From groundbreaking missions and scientific revelations to the latest in aerospace engineering, we have a packed episode that is sure to spark your curiosity about the cosmos. So sit back, relax, and let's embark on this incredible journey through the universe together. - NASA's Cha...
July 26, 2024

S04E108: Russia’s New Space Station & Rubin Observatory’s Interstellar Quest

Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your friendly and engaging guide to the cosmos. I'm your host, Anna, and I'm thrilled to bring you the latest and most exciting news from the world of space and astronomy. Today, we'll discuss Russia's ambitious plans for a new space station, uncover interstellar objects with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, explore fascinating connections between supermassive black holes and dark matter, and take a look at space tourism reviews on TripAdvisor. So fasten your seatbelts ...
July 26, 2024

S27E89: Titan’s Tiny Waves, Moon Caves for Astronauts, and Fire Risks in Space

Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 89, where we explore the latest cosmic events and advancements in space exploration. - Titan's Tiny Waves: Astronomers have determined that the seas of Saturn's largest moon, Titan, exhibit very tiny waves, only a few millimetres high. The findings, based on data from the Cassini spacecraft, reveal tidal currents and provide fresh insights into Titan's liquid hydrocarbon seas. - Moon Caves as Future Lunar Dwellings: New research suggests that underground...
July 22, 2024

S27E88: Earth’s Wobble, The Three-Body Dilemma, and SpaceX’s Setback

Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 88, where we delve into the latest cosmic events and advancements in space exploration. - **Climate Change and Earth's Rotation**: Discover how human activity is altering the planet's rotation. New studies reveal that melting ice masses in Greenland and Antarctica are causing water to flow into the world's oceans, shifting mass towards the equator and affecting Earth's rotational speed. This fascinating phenomenon is explored in depth, including its impli...
July 22, 2024

S04E107: Apollo 11’s Legacy & Volt Rover’s Lunar Triumph

Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s04e107-apollo-11-s-legacy-volt-rover-s-lunar-triumph--60764127 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, the Podcast that brings you the latest news and updates from the world of space and astronomy. I'm your host, Steve Dunkley, and today we have a captivating lineup of space-related news that I'm sure you'll find fascinating. - **55th Anniversary of Apollo 11**: Reflecting on the monumental Apollo 11 mission, Steve shares his childhood memories of watching Neil A...
July 22, 2024

#436: Cosmic Ripples & Matter Creation: Listener Questions Explored

Space Nuts Q&A: Background Modulation, Energy into Matter, and Spacecraft in Space Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this intriguing Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into listener questions about the mysteries of space and the universe.Episode Highlights: - Background Modulation: Craig from Maroombula, NSW, asks about the effects of background gravitational modulation on the cosmic microwave background. Fred explains the relationship between gravitational waves and th...