SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 115
*BepiColombo undertakes its first Venus flyby
The BepiColombo mission has completed the first of two Venus flybys needed to set it on course with the Solar System’s innermost planet, Mercury.
*Problems worsen aboard the International Space Station
Russian mission managers say the International Space Station is working normally with no threat to the safety of the crew despite a string of problems and equipment failures.
*China carries out its first sea launch
China has carried out its first ocean space launch sending a Long March 11 rocket into orbit from a floating launch pad in the Yellow Sea.
*Amateur Astronomy growing in popularity
Amateur Astronomy has always been popular – and that popularity has been growing over recent months thanks to the lockdowns associated with the COVID-19 coronavirus.
*The Science Report
This year’s ozone hole over the Antarctic is one of the largest and deepest in recent years.
Extracting drinking water out of thin air.
Study claims drinking green tea and coffee may help people with type 2 diabetes live longer.
Looking at the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the human heart.
Skeptics guide: Did COVID-19 come from outer space?

Sponsor Details:
This episode of SpaceTime is brought to with the support of ExpressVPN - Rated No.1 by TechRadar...and as used by us. For three months free when you sign up for any 12-month package just visit www.tryexpressvpn.com/space and help support the show.

LastPass password manager….it’s one we use and is a lifesaver. Check it out for free at spacetimewithstuartgary.com/lastpass and help support the show.

NameCheap.com….your online presence begins with a great domain name. Find your perfect one with NameCheaps powerful tools. Visit spacetimewithstuartgary.com/namecheap for more details and help support the show.

For more SpaceTime visit https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly).
For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes
Get immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast...and become a show supporter. 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
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Gaat corona ook deze zomer nog verknallen?