Stunning New Images from the Surface of Asteroid Ryugu

The astronomy and space science news podcast.

For more SpaceTime visit www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly). 

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 49

*Stunning new images from the surface of the asteroid Ryugu

Astronomers have released amazing new close up high-resolution images and video of the surface of the asteroid Ryugu.

*Claims an extraterrestrial protein has been discovered

Scientists have found what they think could be the first known extraterrestrial protein discovered inside a meteorite.

*Gas giants do form differently to brown dwarfs

A new study claims gas giant exoplanets located at the outer edges of their planetary systems are formed in a different way to brown dwarfs.

*A Russian rocket suddenly breaks up in orbit – and no one’s really sure why

The Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos says one of its rockets has suddenly broken up in orbit above the Indian Ocean.

*The Science Report

COVID-19 virus can be present in the semen of patients with the illness.

Temperature and latitude do not appear to be associated with the spread of COVID-19.

Iran carrying out cyber-attacks against the company making the COVID-19 drug remdesivir

Where do Southern Right Whales spend their summers?

For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes

Get immediate access to over 180 commercial-free, double episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/

RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime 

Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.com

To receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist or visit https://www.bitesz.com/astronomy-daily

Help support SpaceTime: The SpaceTime with Stuart Gary merchandise shop. Get your T-Shirts, Coffee Cups, badges, tote bag + more and help support the show. Check out the range: http://www.cafepress.com/spacetime Thank you.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/spacetime.

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Astronomy, Space, Technology & Science News Podcast.