Episodes

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Gary - Series 29 Episode 1 In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into extraordinary cosmic phenomena and the ongoing exploration of our solar system. Cosmic Matter Ejected at 20% the Speed of Light Astronomers have made a...

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary - Series 28 Episode 154 In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore significant milestones in lunar exploration and the latest challenges in space technology. Accelerated Launch for Artemis 2 NASA has moved up the launch date...

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Gary - Series 28 Episode 153 In this episode of SpaceTime, we dive into thrilling new missions and groundbreaking discoveries in the universe. Ramses Mission to Asteroid Apophis The European Space Agency has greenlit an...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover groundbreaking astronomical events and the latest advancements in space exploration. First Ever Super Kilonova Detected Astronomers have made a significant discovery with the potential detection of the first ever super kilonova explosion. This extraordinary event, cataloged as AT 2025ULZ, is believed to have been triggered by a double supernova explosion, producing both gravitational waves and electromagnetic radiation. Lead author Manzi Kasliwal from Cal...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore significant advancements in space exploration and innovative scientific projects. Perseverance Rover's New Journey After nearly five years on Mars, NASA's Perseverance Rover is on the move again, heading to a new site on the rim of Jezero Crater named Lac du Charm. Having traversed over 40 kilometres and collected vital rock core samples, the rover is undergoing extensive evaluations to ensure its longevity, with engineers confident it can operate until a...

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Gary - Series 28 Episode 150 In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into intriguing discoveries and ongoing challenges in the realm of astrophysics and planetary science. Cosmic Dance of Dying Stars Astronomers have made...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover groundbreaking discoveries and exciting celestial events that illuminate our understanding of the universe. Earliest Supernova Ever Detected Astronomers have achieved a remarkable milestone by detecting the earliest supernova ever observed, dating back to a mere 730 million years after the Big Bang. Using the powerful Webb Space Telescope, this supernova, cataloged as GRB250314A, emitted a gamma ray burst that has shattered previous distance records. Lead...

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Gary - Series 28 Episode 147 In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into remarkable discoveries that significantly enhance our understanding of the cosmos. Longest Gamma Ray Burst Ever Detected Astronomers have made...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore significant developments in space exploration and cosmic studies that could reshape our understanding of the universe. Nasa's MAVEN Mars Orbiter: Communication Loss NASA's MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) spacecraft has gone silent, with contact lost on December 6th after passing behind Mars. The orbiter has been a vital asset for over a decade, studying the Martian atmosphere and solar wind interactions that have transformed Mars from a wat...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we tackle some of the most intriguing cosmic mysteries and discoveries that could reshape our understanding of the universe. Unraveling Uranus: The Mystery of Its Radiation Belts For 39 years, the intense electron radiation belts surrounding Uranus have puzzled scientists since NASA's Voyager 2 flyby in 1986 revealed unexpectedly high levels of radiation. New analyses suggest these findings may be explained by a solar wind structure interacting with the Uranian syst...

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary - Series 28 Episode 145 In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore groundbreaking discoveries that deepen our understanding of the origins of life and the dynamics of our galaxy. Sugars and Stardust: Insights from Asteroid...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into fascinating cosmic phenomena and groundbreaking discoveries that could reshape our understanding of the universe. The Small Magellanic Cloud: A Galaxy Under Duress Astronomers have uncovered that the Small...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore groundbreaking discoveries and intriguing phenomena from Mars to the depths of space. Lightning Strikes on Mars: A Historic Discovery NASA's Perseverance Rover has made a remarkable find by detecting lightning in the Martian atmosphere for the first time. Recorded within two dust devils in Jezero Crater, the rover's Supercam microphone captured electromagnetic and acoustic signals indicative of electrical discharges. This discovery not only confirms long-...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we dive into the intriguing origins of our Moon and the latest developments in space exploration. Theia: The Lost Planet Behind the Moon's Birth A groundbreaking study reveals that Theia, the small planet believed to have...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore groundbreaking advancements in our understanding of the universe and the challenges faced in space exploration. Detecting Dark Matter: A Major Breakthrough After nearly a century of speculation, scientists may have finally detected dark matter. A report in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics reveals that gamma rays emitted from dark matter particle collisions have been observed using NASA's Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telescope. This discovery al...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into the latest discoveries and challenges in space exploration and Earth science. Tracking Interstellar Comet 3I Atlas from Mars The European Space Agency has successfully monitored interstellar comet 3I Atlas from its ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, significantly improving the accuracy of its predicted trajectory by a factor of ten. The comet, which travels at speeds of up to 250,000 km/h, was observed from a unique vantage point, allowing astronomers to refin...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover groundbreaking insights into Earth's mysteries and the cosmos beyond. Mysterious Structures in Earth's Mantle A new study reveals that enigmatic structures within Earth's mantle may hold vital clues about why...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover groundbreaking insights into Earth's mysteries and the cosmos beyond. Mysterious Structures in Earth's Mantle A new study reveals that enigmatic structures within Earth's mantle may hold vital clues about why...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore the latest advancements in space exploration and cosmic discoveries that deepen our understanding of the universe. NASA's Escapade Mission Launches to Mars NASA has successfully launched its first dual...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into remarkable discoveries that illuminate the origins of our planet and the cosmos beyond. Ancient Australian Rocks Shed Light on Earth's Origins Scientists have made significant strides in understanding the formation of Earth and the Moon through the analysis of 3.7 billion-year-old feldspar crystals from the Murchison region in Western Australia. This research reveals that continental growth began relatively late in Earth's history, around three and a h...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore the latest astronomical phenomena and significant discoveries that are shaping our understanding of Earth and space. Auroral Displays Light Up the Skies Planet Earth has been treated to an extraordinary display of auroras, with both the Aurora Australis and Aurora Borealis lighting up the skies following three powerful X-class solar flares, including an X 5.1 event on November 11. This segment dives into the mechanics behind these solar flares, the result...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover groundbreaking findings that could reshape our understanding of the universe's early stars, the Moon's hidden secrets, and the asteroid Vesta's internal structure. First Stars Detected Astronomers may have...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore significant revelations about the universe's expansion, the Sun's magnetic field, and the current surge in solar weather activity. The Universe's Expansion Rate is Slowing A new study has confirmed that the...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into fascinating intersections of geology and astronomy that could reshape our understanding of Earth's history and the cosmos. Earth's Geology Written in the Stars A groundbreaking study reveals a compelling...