Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates S03E221: December's Planet Parade, Osiris Rex's Atmospheric Triumph, and Lunar Caves Unveiled
Dec 2, 2024
13:43
Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E221
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest cosmic insights and space exploration news. I'm your host, Steve Dunkley, and today we have an exciting lineup of stories that will guide you through this month's celestial events and groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
Highlights:
- Planet Parade: Join us as we explore this month's spectacular planet parade, featuring Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars. Discover the best times and locations to catch these celestial wonders with your naked eye.
- Geminid Meteor Shower: Prepare for December's Geminid meteor shower, renowned as the year's most dazzling display of shooting stars. Find out when and where to witness this breathtaking event.
- OSIRIS-REx Mission: Delve into the preliminary findings from the OSIRIS-REx mission, which returned an asteroid sample to Earth, providing unprecedented insights into atmospheric reentry and geophysical phenomena.
- Lunar Caves Discovery: Uncover the recent discovery of potential caves beneath the Moon's surface, revealed by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. Learn how these subsurface features could support future lunar exploration.
- NASA's Lunar Rescue Challenge: Explore NASA's innovative challenge to design a rescue system for astronauts on the Moon's South Pole, with a $20,000 prize for the best solution. Discover the unique requirements and hazards of this lunar mission.
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Thank you for tuning in. This is Steve signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.
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Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest cosmic insights and space exploration news. I'm your host, Steve Dunkley, and today we have an exciting lineup of stories that will guide you through this month's celestial events and groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
Highlights:
- Planet Parade: Join us as we explore this month's spectacular planet parade, featuring Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars. Discover the best times and locations to catch these celestial wonders with your naked eye.
- Geminid Meteor Shower: Prepare for December's Geminid meteor shower, renowned as the year's most dazzling display of shooting stars. Find out when and where to witness this breathtaking event.
- OSIRIS-REx Mission: Delve into the preliminary findings from the OSIRIS-REx mission, which returned an asteroid sample to Earth, providing unprecedented insights into atmospheric reentry and geophysical phenomena.
- Lunar Caves Discovery: Uncover the recent discovery of potential caves beneath the Moon's surface, revealed by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. Learn how these subsurface features could support future lunar exploration.
- NASA's Lunar Rescue Challenge: Explore NASA's innovative challenge to design a rescue system for astronauts on the Moon's South Pole, with a $20,000 prize for the best solution. Discover the unique requirements and hazards of this lunar mission.
For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Sign up for our free Daily newsletter to stay informed on all things space. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr and X. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts.
Thank you for tuning in. This is Steve signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.
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