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SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 120*Largest potentially hazardous asteroid detected in eight yearsAstronomers have detected three near Earth asteroids hiding in the glare of the Sun including a one and a half kilometre wide monster which could one day pose a threat to Earth.*Planning for the historic Mars sample return mission moves forwardThe next step in the unprecedented campaign to return scientifically selected samples from Mars has been taken with a formal agreement between NASA and the European Space Agency.*Russian space junk threatens space stationThe International Space Station was forced to take emergency action to avoid dangerous debris from a Russian anti-satellite missile test.*Stratolaunch takes to the skiesThe world’s largest aircraft the twin fuselage six engined Stratolaunch Roc has undertaken its maiden integrated test flight in the skies above California's Mojave Desert.*The Science ReportAtmospheric levels of the three main greenhouse gases all reach new record highs.Even a little even a litt

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 119*Giant asteroid discovered just a day before it flew past the EarthAstronomers discovered a huge asteroid as big as a sky scraper just a day before it zoomed past the Earth.*Discovering the origins of the oldest known Martian MeteoriteScientists have located the exact point of origin of the oldest and most famous Martian meteorite ever found on Earth.*Seeing some of the oldest star clusters in the universeAstronomers has identified the most distant and hence oldest globular star clusters ever seen*Another giant piece of space junk headed for EarthAnother giant piece of Chinese space junk is falling uncontrollably back to Earth.*The Science ReportTemperatures across Europe increasing at more than twice the global average.Around a third of COVID symptoms that had cleared up eventually return.Another Diabetes drug found to help weigh reduction.Skeptics guide to ReikiListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our u

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 118*Curiosity reaches a key targetNASA’s Mars Curiosity Rover finally arrived at a long sought after target on its journey to climb the red planet’s Mount Sharp.*NASA orders more Orion SpacecraftNASA has ordered three more Orion Crew capsules from Lockheed Martin for future manned missions to the Moon.*A food run to the space stationA Russian Progress cargo ship has successfully docked to the International Space Station’s Poisk module two days after launching aboard a Soyuz 2.1a rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in the Central Asian republic of Kazakhstan.*Skyrora fails in first space launch attemptThey say space is hard and Scottish company Skyrora has learnt that lesson the hard way after the maiden test flight of their new Skylark L suborbital rocket failed to reach space.*November SkywatchThe constellation of the winged horse Pegasus, the giant galaxy M31-Andromeda barrelling towards us, and three meteor showers in one month are among the highlights of the November night skie

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 117*A major blow in the search for life on other worldsPlanetary scientists have suffered a significant setback in their search for exoplanets with life – discovering an Earth like planet with no atmosphere, orbiting the most common type of star in the galaxy.*Making oxygen on Mars with MOXIEOn the red and dusty surface of Mars, nearly 160 million kilometres from Earth, an instrument the size of a school lunchbox is proving it can reliably make as much oxygen as a small tree. *Russia ramps up its space programAs the Kremlin continues its relentless invasion of Ukraine Moscow has launched another four satellites into orbit – making it the fifth flight in two weeks.*SpaceX reaches another Starlink milestoneSpaceX has passed another milestone in its Starlink Broadband internet satellite project launching its 3,500th satellite.The Science ReportNew claims that running cell phones over Wi-Fi networks could have an impact on sperm mobility.Over six percent of people who catch symptomati

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 116*NASA’s Dragonfly mission to the distant world of TitanNASA have undertaken a major survey of the Saturnian moon Titan’s Selk crater region which will be one of the primary targets of the Dragonfly helicopter mission in 2034.*Crunch time for Perseverance’s search for life on the red planetNASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has started collecting rock core samples from an area long considered to be a top prospect for finding signs of ancient microbial life on Mars – if it ever existed.*A partial solar eclipseParts of the northern Hemisphere have experienced a spectacular partial solar eclipse as the Moon blocked out part of the Sun over most of Europe, northern Africa, the Middle East, and western parts of Asia.*India launches 36 OneWeb satellitesIndia has replaced Russia launching 36 OneWeb internet satellites into orbit for the London based company.*The Science ReportPeople with severe COVID-19 have a higher risk of developi

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 115*Discovery of two interstellar objects which reached the Earth Astronomers have confirmed that two meteors which burned up in Earth’s atmosphere were both alien visitors from interstellar space.*NASA’s new time lapse movie of the universeNASA’s NEOWISE spacecraft has provided astronomers with a new time lapse movie of the universe showing how its evolved over the past decade.*New SpaceX record breaking launchSpaceX is continuing to set new records with an unprecedented 53 launches in 53 weeks.*Atlas V launches two satellitesA United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket has carried two new telecommunications satellites into geostationary orbit.*The Science ReportNew COVID-19 Omicron BA.2.75.2 variant largely evades neutralizing antibodies and treatments.Fishing equipment is a major pollutant in the world’s oceans.Study shows Neanderthals lived in small communities of around 20 individuals.Skeptics guide to telling science from pseudoscience.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 114*Over 30 thousand near Earth Asteroids now discoveredAstronomers have reached a major milestone with the discovery of the thirty thousandth near Earth asteroid.*NASA's Lucy spacecraft swoops past the EarthNASA’s Lucy spacecraft, the first mission to the Jupiter Trojan asteroids, has just undertaken a spectacular gravity assist flyby of the Earth – skimming the planet’s atmosphere, passing a mere 350 kilometres above the surface – that’s lower than the orbit of the International space Station.*Firefly’s new Alpha rocket reaches orbitFirefly Aerospace's new Alpha rocket has achieved orbit on its second launch attempt.*Russia launches a new spy satelliteThe Kremlin has launched a classified military satellite from its Plesetsk Cosmodrome 800 kilometres north of Moscow aboard an Angara-1.2 rocket.*The Science ReportBoston University rejects claims it’s created a new more deadly strain of COVID -19.Indian Ocean dipole becoming a key driver of Australian climate.Older people who sleep

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 113XX*Discovery of the nearest black hole to EarthAstronomers have discovered the nearest black hole to Earth.*How galaxies grow from the cosmic webA new study has found that galaxies tend to be oriented so that their spin is aligned to the nearest cosmic web filament.*Dragon returns to EarthNASA-SpaceX crew four has returned safely to Earth splashing down in the North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida.*China launches another six-spacecraft including three more spy satellitesChina has successfully launched three more spy satellites, two experimental spacecraft, and an alleged environmental satellite.*The Science ReportA decline in global life expectancy because of COVID-19Global ocean temperatures are likely to quadruple by 2090.Why some people seem to attract mosquitos more than others.Skeptics guide to trying to make astrology legitimate.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link:

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 112*New evidence for liquid water beneath the Martian south polar ice capScientists have revealed new evidence for the possible existence of liquid water beneath the south polar ice cap of Mars.*Fresh hints for a possible planet X in the outer solar systemThere are fresh hints for a possible planet X beyond Pluto in the outer solar system.*NASA targeting November 14 for the next Artemis 1 launch attemptNASA says it will wait until mid-November before attempting another launch of its giant Artemis 1 Moon rocket.*Kremlin carries out two launches despite sanctionsWhile the western boycott of Russian launches in the wake of Moscow’s brutal invasion of Ukraine has hit the former soviet space industry hard -- some missions have continued.*The Science ReportAn expedition to the Nord Stream pipeline leak finds methane levels 1000 times higher than normal.A new study supports weight loss benefits of a common diabetes drug.Australia’s Black Summer bush fires changed temperatures in the Earth

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 111*Astronomers have been given one of their best views yet of the birth of a black holeAstronomers have been given one of their best views yet of the birth of one of the universe’s most infamous monsters – a black hole.*The largest known asteroid impact on EarthA new study suggests the largest known asteroid impact on Earth may have been even bigger than previously thought and at least twice the size of the one that killed all the non-avian dinosaurs.*Australian project to grow plants on the MoonAustralian scientists have announced plans to grow plants on the Moon to help pave the way for a future lunar colony.*Japan's Epsilon rocket fails during launchJapan has suffered a major launch failure with its Epsilon rocket failing during the final stages of its flight to orbit.*The Science ReportStudy shows obese women improve heart health by time-restricted eating & hi-intensity interval training.The new high-speed motor which has the potential to increase the range of electric veh

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 110*Scientists change an asteroid’s orbit.Scientists have altered the orbit of a celestial object for the first time in history.*Huge Gamma Ray Burst detectedAstronomers have just detected a record-breaking Gamma Ray Burst.*TESS spacecraft placed in safe modeNASA's planet-hunting TESS spacecraft has been placed into safe mode after a sudden computer glitch.*Rocket Lab sets a new launch recordRocket Lab has broken its annual launch record carrying out its eighth mission this year.*The Science ReportScientists teach a dish of living human and mouse brain cells to play pong.The first COVID-19 vaccines designed to target Omicron are now being rolled out across Australia.Earth’s population will officially reach eight billion people on November 15th, 2022.Skeptics guide to the predictions of the Queen's passing.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/lis

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 109*Something has dropped off the Mars helicopter in mid flightNASA have detected something falling off their Mars Ingenuity helicopter during its latest flight.*Testing the new SWOT satelliteThe new American and French Surface Water and Ocean Topography – or SWOT spacecraft has passed its final pre-flight tests and is now almost ready for its launch to space in December.*Russia to delay its departure from the International Space Station – for nowRussia’s on again off again plan to leave the International Space Station is off again – at least for now.*Black Sky Aerospace announces new locally developed missile systemAustralia’s sole local manufacturer of solid rocket fuel has announced that it has begun testing a missile launch pod as part of a plan to develop Australia’s sovereign missile capability.*The Science ReportHalf of all global cancer deaths – some 4.45 million in total, are due to just 34 risk factors.Lockheed Martin delivers a new 300 kW-class tactical laser to the US d

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 108*Stunning new images of the Jovian ice moon EuropaNASA’s Juno spacecraft has completed its close flyby of the Jovian ice moon Europa capturing stunning close-up images which are raising more questions than they answer.*NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Launches to International Space StationThe SpaceX Dragon capsule Endurance has successfully docked to the space-facing forward port of the Harmony module on the International Space Station two days after launching aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from space launch complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.*Three Russian cosmonauts return safely to EarthThree Russian cosmonauts returned safely to Earth aboard their Soyuz MS-21 capsule landing under three orange and white parachutes on the Kazakhstan steppe about 150 kilometres southeast of Zhezkazgan.*Iran’s latest space claimsIran claims it’s launched a space tug capable of moving small satellites between orbits.*The Science ReportStrange blue Goo living organisms discovered on the sea floor.

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 107*Dimorphous grows a massive comet like impact debris tail The DART spacecraft’s impact into the asteroid Dimorphous has generated a massive comet like tail of dust and debris stretching back over ten thousand kilometres.*Another planet around Proxima CentauriThe number of planets orbiting stars in the Sun’s neighbourhood keeps increasing. The nearest star system to the Sun Alpha Centauri now has at least four candidate exoplanets orbiting in the triple star system. *New plan to keep Hubble flyingNASA and SpaceX signed an agreement to look at developing a system to boost NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope up into a higher orbit using a manned dragon spacecraft.*Sun getting more violentA two hundred-thousand-kilometre-long filament of plasma erupting out from the surface of the Sun has triggered a powerful Coronal Mass Ejection.*The Science ReportThe 2022 Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine announced in Sweden.Aus

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 106*JUNO undertakes a Europa flybyNASA's Juno spacecraft has undertaken a close flyby of the Jovian Ice moon Europa.*Planetary-scale heat wave discovered in Jupiter's atmosphereAstronomers have detected a planetary scale heatwave sweeping across Jupiter’s atmosphere.*More Starlinks take to the airSpaceX has launched another 52 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit.*October SkywatchOur nearest neighbouring star system Alpha Centauri, two of our nearest neighbouring galaxies the large and small Magellanic clouds, and three meteor showers are among the highlights of the October night skies on Skywatch. Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ If you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen to. Thank you…To become a SpaceTime supporter and unlock commercial free editions of the show, gain early access and bonus content, please

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 105*Mercury’s surface is changing rapidlyA new study has found that the surface of the planet Mercury is changing rapidly.*Why it never pays to bet against Albert EinsteinA new study once again proves Einstein was right -- We can absolutely rule out Newton’s law of gravity.*Missing carbon monoxide mysteryA new study suggests missing amounts of carbon monoxide – a key component found in protoplanetary disks – is hiding inside ice formations within planetary nurseries.*China launches another seven Earth-observation satelliteBeijing has launched another seven spy satellites including one to replace a spacecraft hit by space junk last year.*The Science ReportTriple vaccination 61% effective against Omicron COVID.A new study claims being sad or lonely really does shorten your life span.Archaeologists tell the story of the ancient Marra Wonga rock art.Alex on Tech: The Optus data breachListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewith

NASA’s DART or Double Asteroid Redirection Test spacecraft has successfully slammed into an asteroid in what’s been described as the world’s first planetary defence technology demonstration mission.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 103*New and puzzling features of mysterious fast radio burstsAstronomers have detected strange never before seen signals originating from an already mysterious object called a Fast Radio Burst.*NASA's InSight hears its first meteoroid impacts on MarsNASA's Mars InSight lander has detected seismic waves from four asteroids that crashed on to the Martian surface in 2020 and 2021.*Rocket Lab launches its seventh Electron this yearRocket Lab has launched its 30th mission and delivered its 150th satellite in to orbit.*Space Junk streaks across ScotlandAs if police and emergency services in northern England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland wont busy enough last week with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II – they were also being inundated with hundreds of calls about a strange fireball crossing the sky.*The Science ReportA new mask that can alert the wearer if they've been exposed to Covid-19.Scientists identify a new molecular phase of water.Discovery of what may be the largest and most co

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 102*James Webb Space Telescope develops a serious technical problemNASA’s James Webb space telescope has developed a problem with a key part of its spectroscope system used to analyse to chemical composition of objects...*But that hasn’t stopped it making some spectacular observations of Mars and NeptuneNASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured its first stunning images and spectra of the red planet Mars and the distant ice giant Neptune.*Australia’s first major astronomical observatoryThis year marked the two hundredth anniversary of Australia’s first major astronomical observatory which was built in what is now Parramatta Park in Sydney’s western suburbs.*Russia launches a US astronaut to the space stationA Russian capsule carrying two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut has successfully docked with the International Space Station, three hours and a half after launching aboard a Soyuz 2.1a rocket from the Baikonu

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 101*Bad weather scrubs a third launch attempt for the world’s most powerful rocketIn a case of déjà vu all over again as NASA has been forced to scrub a third launch attempt of its massive Artemis 1 Moon rocket – this time because of Tropical storm Ian near Jamaica which was forecast to rapidly intensify and move towards the Florida coast.*NASA's Lunar IceCube missionHitching a ride on NASA's Artemis Moon rocket is a tiny shoe box sized six unit cubesat spacecraft that will be searching for water hidden in the dark shadows of deep craters on the lunar surface.*Virgin Orbit to launch from QueenslandThe rural Queensland city of Toowoomba could become a future space port for Virgin Orbit. The company has just signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian infrastructure development company Wagner Corporation to use their Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport as a local base of operations.*32 new variable stars discoveredAstronomers