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SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 21*More delays for NASA’s new SLS heavy lift rocketThe long delayed maiden flight of NASA’s new heavy lift SLS Moon rocket has been postponed again possibly slipping back to May.*Exotic X particles detected in quark-gluon plasmaPhysicists have identified exotic primordial subatomic particles – called X particles – in experiments reproducing quark -gluon plasma.*Starlink satellites falling out of the skyUp to 40 of SpaceX’s latest launch of Starlink satellites are tumbling out of control and burning up as they re-enter the atmosphere because of a solar storm.*This year’s solar eclipses2022 will feature two partial solar eclipses at opposite ends of the planet.*The Science ReportClaims getting a second Pfizer jab 2 to 4 months after the first gives a better result than 6 weeks.More bad news on the effects of energy drinks on kids.Increasing your sleep could help you lose weight and prevent obesity.Skeptic's guide to angel and unicorn energy.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcas

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 20*Lockheed Martin to build the first rocket to take off from another planetNASA has awarded Lockheed Martin the contract to build the first rocket to launch from the surface of Mars.*Counting down to the launch of ExoMarsThis year should finally see the launch of the second part of the joint European Space Agency Roscosmos ExoMars mission to the red planet.*More power needed to make oxygen on the Moon and MarsA new study has found that splitting water in to its constituent hydrogen and oxygen components using electricity would produce less oxygen on the Moon and Mars compared to the same process on Earth.*Understanding neutron stars through atomic nucleiScientists are using lead atoms to try and better understand the composition of neutron stars – the densest objects in the universe other than black holes.*The Science ReportA new more highly virulent version of HIV spreading through the Netherlands.Ditching the western diet could add up to a decade to your life.A new species of sa

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 19*Discovery of a free-floating black hole hiding in plain sightAstronomers have found evidence of black holes floating undetected through the darkness of interstellar space.*New planet detected around Proxima CentauriA third planet has been discovered orbiting around our nearest neighbouring star Proxima Centauri.*Extinction level asteroid impact on MarsScientists have found evidence of an extinction level asteroid impact event on the red planet Mars dating back almost four and a half billion years.*Ancient giant super-mountain ranges may have helped the evolution of lifeA new study claims giant mountain ranges at least as high as the Himalayas and stretching up to 8,000 kilometres across entire supercontinents would have played a crucial role in the evolution of early life on Earth.*The Science ReportEvidence of some level of natural immunity up to 20 months after COVID-19 infection.Ocean heatwaves predicted to increase.Sc

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 18*A new theory explains how the Moon’s crust was formedA new study has shown how the freezing of a slushy magma ocean may be responsible for the composition of the Moon’s crust.*Lunar Gateway updateCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has formally signed Canada up to NASA’s Lunar Gateway project.*Joint Russian and Chinese moon base to be operational in 2035Russia and China will start work on their new joint lunar space station in 2026 with basic infrastructure construction expected to be finished by 2035.*New European spy satellite launchedTo took several attempts but Space X has finally launched Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation 2 Earth observation satellite.*February skywatchThe spectacular constellation Orion and the nearby massive ticking time bomb Betelgeuse are among the highlights of the February night skies on Skywatch.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://l

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 17*Earth’s new trojan asteroidAstronomers have discovered a new Earth trojan asteroid.*Hundreds of mysterious strands discovered in the Milky Way’s heartAstronomers looking at the turbulent center of the Milky Way galaxy have observed nearly a thousand mysterious strands or filaments simply dangling in space*China launches its 156th Earth observation satelliteChina is continuing its program of launching vast numbers of Earth observation satellites.*NASA’s Greenland glacier studyA new study has confirmed that the warming ocean waters are melting Greenland’s glaciers from below at least as much as warm air is melting them from above.*The Science ReportNo escape for the world’s coral reefs as global warming worsens.Men twice as likely as women to fall victim to online sextortionists.Warnings that young people with eating disorders may have undiagnosed autism.Alex on Tech Apple’s new iPhone operating system upgrade.Listen to Spa

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 16*Water flowed on Mars far longer than thoughtA new study claims water flowed across the Martian surface for much longer than previously thought. The new data from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter suggests that surface water left salt minerals behind as recently as 2 billion years ago.*New Evidence of Recent Venusian Volcanism A new data analysis has found more evidence of recent volcanism on the planet Venus. The data reported in the Journal of Geophysical Research Planets -- was contained in 31 year old observations by NASA’s Magellan spacecraft.*The growing war in space with a Chinese spacecraft grabbing hold of another satellite and moving it to a new orbit.A report presented at a conference of the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Secure World Foundation claims a Chinese spacecraft has been observed grabbing hold of another satellite in orbit and moving it to a new position.*New top secret spy s

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 15*Counting down to a crash on the MoonA four tonne Falcon 9 upper stage booster will crash into the Moon on March 4th – hitting the lunar surface at over nine thousand kilometres per hour.*James Webb reaches its final destinationNASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has finally arrived at its new home -- the Lagrangian L-2 position – a gravitational well one and a half million kilometres away on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun.*Earliest known report of ball lightning phenomenon in EnglandResearchers have discovered what appears to be the earliest known English record of a still controversial and extremely rare weather phenomenon known as ball lightning.*Dragon SplashdownSpaceX’s CRS24 Dragon cargo ship has successfully returned to Earth splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico just off the Florida coast.*The Science Report75 percent of COVID-19 patients admitted to ICU still experience symptoms a year later.Why women ar

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 14*Growing debate about whether there’s liquid water under the Martian south poleTwo separate studies have drawn opposite conclusions about the possible presence of liquid water reserves below the Martian South Pole.*The Mars Ingenuity helicopter grounded NASA has been forced to keep its Mars Ingenuity helicopter grounded because of a massive dust storm blanketing part of the red planet.*The Tonga volcanic eruption compared to volcanoes on MarsNew observations by NASA suggest the plume blasted into the sky by the massive eruption of an undersea volcano near the tiny Pacific Island nation of Tonga last month may have reached altitudes of between 40 and 50 kilometres -- more than double original estimates.*SpaceX launches its 2000th StarlinkSpaceX has successfully launched another 49 Starlink broad band internet satellites bring the total number flown to 2042.*The Science ReportPredicting the risk factors that give you long CO

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 13*A mysterious object unlike anything seen beforeAstronomers have discovered a mysterious new celestial phenomenon in our galactic neighbourhood that’s unlike anything ever seen before.*A black hole unlike any other Astronomers have discovered a black hole unlike any other hidden in the heart of a globular cluster in our nearest big neighbouring galaxy M31 Andromeda.*First Russian space walk for the yearRussian cosmonauts have completed a seven hour spacewalk to complete integration work on the new Nauka multipurpose laboratory module and Prichal docking port.*Space Force spy satellites launched into orbitUnited Launch Alliance has successfully placed a pair of spacecraft tracking satellites into orbit for the U.S. Space Force.*The Science ReportConfirmation that mixing COVID vaccines results in a stronger antibody response.People suffering paranoia are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories.New study shows kids scho

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 12*Evidence for internal ocean in Saturnian moon MimasData from NASA’s Cassini mission suggests the tiny Saturnian moon Mimas could have a significant sub surface ocean.*James Webb commences its mirror alignmentNASA’s James Webb space telescope has begun the delicate months long process of aligning its optics.*SpaceX launches 105 satellites on a single flightSpaceX has successfully launched 105 satellites for dozens of customers aboard its rideshare program Transporter-3 mission.*The Science ReportStudy shows double doses of Modera works marginally better than Pfizer.Physicists create a physical simulation of an exotic state of matter called a spin liquid.New study shows you couldn’t really out run a T-RexSkeptic's guide to QAnonFor 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 edit

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 11*Earth’s interior is cooling faster than expectedA new study warns that the Earth is cooling much faster than previously estimated.*Milky Way has less mass than expectedA new study suggests the Milky Way galaxy is smaller than previously thought.*China starts the new year with a top-secret launch China has kicked off its 2022 orbital launch campaign with a classified mission carrying an experimental spy satellite.*Virgin’s first orbital launch for 2022Virgin Orbit has started the year on a high note sending seven small satellites into space aboard its LauncherOne rocket -- which was drop launched from under the wing of the company’s specially modified Boeing 747 airliner Cosmic Girl.*The Science ReportmRNA vaccines were shown to mostly hold up to the Omicron strain of COVID-19.More proof that secondhand vaping will make you sick.The new study showing the retina could provide clues about how well you age.Alex on Tech has a

Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://link.chtbl.com/spacetime The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 10*Intriguing carbon signatures discovered on MarsScientists have discovered an isotope of carbon on Mars that’s usually only associated with biological processes on Earth.*Star production linked to stellar compositionA new study shows that the composition of stars affects how well they seed the universe with material for future stellar generations.*New study sheds light on origins of life on EarthScientists have discovered metal-binding protein core structures that appear to be common to all life on Earth and may have played a significant role in the origins of life in the first place.*The Science ReportThe Tonga volcanic eruption was the worst in 30 years.More evidence that a third booster shot provides additional protection against COVID.Australians are living longer because of the country’s high COVID lockdo

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 9*The volcanic history of the red planet’s Jezero CraterNew observations by NASA's Mars Perseverance rover suggest the South Séítah bedrock it’s been rolling over for the past few months likely formed from red-hot magma.*Mars Insight lander placed into safe modeNASA's Mars InSight lander has been placed into safe mode as a regional dust storm blasts the area.*Exploring the frozen wastes of the Martian North PoleAstronomers have discovered that formations found across the Martian North pole known as mega-ripples migrate across the red planet’s frozen surface together with ripples and sand dunes.*SpaceX first launch for the yearSpaceX’s first launch for 2022 has kicked off excitement in Sydney with locals reporting UFO sightings after seeing a train of Starlink satellites deployed by the mission.*The Science ReportTracking the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccinesBad health news for middle aged men living alone.Going off to your

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 8Listen to SpaceTime on your favourite App with our universal listen link: https://link.chtbl.com/spacetime *Making stars out of bubblesA new study has found the local bubble – a region of the galaxy through which the Sun, Earth and solar system are now travelling -- may have triggered the birth of thousands of new stars.*A new model to explain the lunar dichotomyA new study supports the idea that a massive cosmic impact billions of years ago could account for the vast differences between the near and far side of the Moon.*Chinese space station to be completed this yearBeijing says it will complete construction of its Tiangong or Heavenly Palace space station this year.*Japan launches new hybrid telecommunication satelliteThe largest and most sophisticated commercial telecommunications satellite ever launched – the Inmarsat-6 F1 has blasted into orbit aboard an H2A rocket from the Tanegashima Space Centre 40 kilometres sout

Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite App with our universal listen link: https://link.chtbl.com/spacetime The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 7*The Galaxy’s supermassive black hole maintains its mysteryA new study has shown that Sagittarius A* -- the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy -- is unpredictable, erupting and flaring irregularly not just from day to day, but also in the long term.*Discovery of one of the biggest structures in the Milky WayAstronomers have identified a massive 3,900 light-years long filament of atomic hydrogen.*Australia’s largest rocket engine test declared a successGilmour Space Technologies say they’re still on track to reach orbit this year with their new Eris rocket.*Earth’s volcanic hotspots are surprisingly coolA new study has found that some of the so-called hotspots that create volcanic islands like those of Hawai’i and Iceland are surprisingly cool and so may not originate from active lava plumes i

Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite App with our universal listen link: https://link.chtbl.com/spacetime The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 6*Killer White dwarfsAstronomers have found that a killer white dwarf ripping a nearby planet, brown dwarf, or very low mass star apart.*International Space Station to fly till 2030Washington has formally extended the life of the International Space Station to 2030.The space station was originally expected to be deorbited in 2028..*The 2022 Australasian sky guide launchedThe Powerhouse Museum Sydney Observatory has launched the 32nd and latest edition of its popular Australasian sky guide -- providing stargazers and the general public with an easy-to-follow tour of the majestic southern night skies.To purchase a copy of the guide click here: https://amzn.to/3zW54Mt *China tops 2021 in orbital launchesChina ended 2021 with a record 55 orbital rocket launches – more than any other nation and ten more than the United State

Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite App with our universal listen link: https://link.chtbl.com/spacetime SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 5*Failed Russian rocket crashes back to EarthA failed Russian test launch has seen a 4-tonne rocket stage crash back to Earth in an uncontrolled fiery re-entry.*Exploring the Jovian ice moon EuropaNASA’s new Europa Clipper mission to study the Jovian ice moon Europa and global subsurface oceans.*TESS continues with mission extensionNASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite – TESS – is now well into its extended 27 month extended mission having already identified more than 2,600 candidate exoplanets – that is planets orbiting stars other than the Sun.*Russia’s latest space tourism missionTwo Japanese space tourists and a Russian cosmonaut have returned safely to Earth aboard their Soyuz MS-20 capsule.*The Science ReportWarnings the amount of rainfall in the Arctic may increase at a faster rate than previously thought.Work begins on Australia’s new MQ-4C Triton high-altitude,

Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite App with our universal listen link: https://link.chtbl.com/spacetime The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 4*New study measures antimatter’s reaction to gravityA new study has confirmed that matter and antimatter both respond the same way to gravity.*Joint European and Russian mission to the MoonThe European Space Agency will include a drill and sample analysis package aboard the Russian Luna-27 mission to the Moon’s South Polar region in 2025.*James Webb deployment underwayNASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has successfully begun the long and complicated process of unfurling and reconfiguring itself for operations.*An Update on the asteroid ApophisA new forecast by the Russian Emergencies Ministry warns that the asteroid Apophis close encounter with the Earth in 2029 will see the mountain sized space rock skim over the planet’s surface at an altitude of just 35,700 kilometres – closer than the orbits of geostationary satelli

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 3*Solar Orbiter publishes a wealth of science results from its cruise phaseScientists are busy sifting through a wealth of data from the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter mission which is studying our local star – the Sun.*How NASA’s Curiosity Rover Is Making Mars Safer for AstronautsA radiation sensor aboard NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover is providing scientists with key data to help prepare humans for life on the red planet next decade.*Electrons big brother – the neutron rocketRocket lab are developing a new launch vehicle designed to carry far bigger payloads than the company’s current two stage Electron rocket.*Starlink under fire for crowded skiesBeijing has slammed Elon Musk and SpaceX following two close encounters between China’s new Tiangong space station and Starlink’s ever growing constellation of broadband internet satellites.*The Science ReportHow global warming is impacting tropical rain forest bird populatio

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 2*Earth and Mars were formed from inner Solar System materialA new study has confirmed that the Earth and Mars were formed from material that largely originated in the inner Solar System – with only a tiny few percent originating beyond Jupiter's orbit.*Black holes carve out gigantic bubbles in a massive galaxy clusterAstronomers have found four enormous cavities, or bubbles, at the centre of a galactic cluster which appear to have been carved out by a pair of erupting supermassive black holes closely orbiting each other.*France launches its new signet spy satellitesArianespace has successfully launched a Vega rocket carrying three new French spy satellites into orbit.*A Turkish delight in orbitSpaceX have launched a new Turkish telecommunications satellite.*The Science ReportWarnings that the Thwaites Glacier could shatter part of the Antarctic ice shelf within five years.The top 10 government-subsidised medicines prescribe