

SpaceTime: Your Guide to Space & Astronomy
Stuart Gary
Join host Stuart Gary for weekly explorations into Astronomy, Space, and Science News, featuring insights from 19 years on Australian Public Radio and industry experts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.
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Oct 12, 2022 • 42min
Stunning New Images of the Jovian Ice Moon Europa
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.Study shows cities of the ancient Maya in Mesoamerica suffered from extreme mercury pollution.Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s new humi9noid robot.Alex on Tech looks at the new kindle and Samsung’s new slidable OLED display.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 visit https://bitesz.supercast.com/ . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://biteszhq.com Your support is needed...SpaceTime is an independently produced podcast (we are not funded by any government grants, big organisations or companies), and we’re working towards becoming a completely listener supported show...meaning we can do away with the commercials and sponsors. We figure the time can be much better spent on researching and producing stories for you, rather than having to chase sponsors to help us pay the bills.That's where you come in....help us reach our first 1,000 subscribers...at that level the show becomes financially viable and bills can be paid without us breaking into a sweat every month. Every little bit helps...even if you could contribute just $1 per month. It all adds up.By signing up and becoming a supporter at the $5 or more level, you get immediate access to over 280 commercial-free, double, and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. You also receive all new episodes on a Monday rather than having to wait the week out. Subscribe via Supercast (you get a month’s free trial to see if it’s really for you or not) ... and share in the rewards. Details at Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/ Details at https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com or www.bitesz.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Oct 10, 2022 • 38min
Dimorphous Grows a Massive Comet Like Impact Debris Tail
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.Australia’s scramjet engine design selected for America’s new hypersonic attack cruise missile.A new study shows petting cats and dogs is good for your brain and emotions.Skeptics guide Halloween with AlexaListen 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 visit https://bitesz.supercast.com/ . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://biteszhq.com Sponsor Details:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you with the support of NordVPN…The world’s leading VPN provider. Making your online data unreadable to others. Get our Complete Security discount offer, plus one month free, plus you get to help support SpaceTime… visit www.nordvpn.com/stuartgary or use the coupon code STUARTGARY at checkout. Thank you…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Oct 7, 2022 • 40min
JUNO Undertakes a Europa Flyby
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 visit https://bitesz.supercast.com/ . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://biteszhq.com Your support is needed...SpaceTime is an independently produced podcast (we are not funded by any government grants, big organisations or companies), and we’re working towards becoming a completely listener supported show...meaning we can do away with the commercials and sponsors. We figure the time can be much better spent on researching and producing stories for you, rather than having to chase sponsors to help us pay the bills.That's where you come in....help us reach our first 1,000 subscribers...at that level the show becomes financially viable and bills can be paid without us breaking into a sweat every month. Every little bit helps...even if you could contribute just $1 per month. It all adds up.By signing up and becoming a supporter at the $5 or more level, you get immediate access to over 280 commercial-free, double, and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. You also receive all new episodes on a Monday rather than having to wait the week out. Subscribe via Supercast (you get a month’s free trial to see if it’s really for you or not) ... and share in the rewards. Details at Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/ Details at https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com or www.bitesz.com #astronomy #space #science #news #podcast #spacetimeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Oct 5, 2022 • 31min
Mercury’s Surface is Changing Rapidly
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://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 visit https://bitesz.supercast.com/ . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://biteszhq.com Your support is needed...SpaceTime is an independently produced podcast (we are not funded by any government grants, big organisations or companies), and we’re working towards becoming a completely listener supported show...meaning we can do away with the commercials and sponsors. We figure the time can be much better spent on researching and producing stories for you, rather than having to chase sponsors to help us pay the bills.That's where you come in....help us reach our first 1,000 subscribers...at that level the show becomes financially viable and bills can be paid without us breaking into a sweat every month. Every little bit helps...even if you could contribute just $1 per month. It all adds up.By signing up and becoming a supporter at the $5 or more level, you get immediate access to over 280 commercial-free, double, and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. You also receive all new episodes on a Monday rather than having to wait the week out. Subscribe via Supercast (you get a month’s free trial to see if it’s really for you or not) ... and share in the rewards. Details at Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/ Details at https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com or www.bitesz.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Oct 3, 2022 • 37min
DART Spacecraft Hits Asteroid
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-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Sep 30, 2022 • 25min
New and Puzzling Features of Mysterious Fast Radio Bursts
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 complete mummified dinosaur ever found.Skeptics guide to creepy South Australia.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 visit https://bitesz.supercast.com/ . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://biteszhq.com Your support is needed...SpaceTime is an independently produced podcast (we are not funded by any government grants, big organisations or companies), and we’re working towards becoming a completely listener supported show...meaning we can do away with the commercials and sponsors. We figure the time can be much better spent on researching and producing stories for you, rather than having to chase sponsors to help us pay the bills.That's where you come in....help us reach our first 1,000 subscribers...at that level the show becomes financially viable and bills can be paid without us breaking into a sweat every month. Every little bit helps...even if you could contribute just $1 per month. It all adds up.By signing up and becoming a supporter at the $5 or more level, you get immediate access to over 280 commercial-free, double, and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. You also receive all new episodes on a Monday rather than having to wait the week out. Subscribe via Supercast (you get a month’s free trial to see if it’s really for you or not) ... and share in the rewards. Details at Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/ Details at https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com or www.bitesz.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Sep 28, 2022 • 41min
James Webb Space Telescope Develops a Serious Technical Problem
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 Baikonur Cosmodrome in the Central Asian Republic of Kazakhstan.*The Science ReportA new plan to get Australia’s nuclear submarines online earlier.Northrop Grumman unveils Australia's first high-altitude long-range Triton MQ-4C autonomous aircraft.Australian reef fish populations are being dominated by generalist species because of climate change.TikTok is providing false and misinformation to users searching for news and factual information.Alex on Tech updates for IOS16 update.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 visit https://bitesz.supercast.com/ . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://biteszhq.com Sponsor Details:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you with the support of NordVPN…The world’s leading VPN provider. Making your online data unreadable to others. Get our Complete Security discount offer, plus one month free, plus you get to help support SpaceTime… visit www.nordvpn.com/stuartgary or use the coupon code STUARTGARY at checkout. Thank you…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Sep 26, 2022 • 31min
Bad Weather Scrubs a Third Launch Attempt for the World’s Most Powerful Rocket
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 have discovered 32 new variable stars in the Palomar 2 globular cluster a hundred thousand light years away in the constellation Auriga the charioteer.*The Science ReportScientists have created what they claim are living synthetic cells by harvesting bacteria for body parts.Rare 2000-year-old Judean coin returned to the Israel Antiquities AuthorityA new study shows medieval Brits weren’t as British as they thought.Skeptics guide to cults.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 visit https://bitesz.supercast.com/ . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://biteszhq.com Your support is needed...SpaceTime is an independently produced podcast (we are not funded by any government grants, big organisations or companies), and we’re working towards becoming a completely listener supported show...meaning we can do away with the commercials and sponsors. We figure the time can be much better spent on researching and producing stories for you, rather than having to chase sponsors to help us pay the bills.That's where you come in....help us reach our first 1,000 subscribers...at that level the show becomes financially viable and bills can be paid without us breaking into a sweat every month. Every little bit helps...even if you could contribute just $1 per month. It all adds up.By signing up and becoming a supporter at the $5 or more level, you get immediate access to over 280 commercial-free, double, and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. You also receive all new episodes on a Monday rather than having to wait the week out. Subscribe via Supercast (you get a month’s free trial to see if it’s really for you or not) ... and share in the rewards. Details at Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/ Details at https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com or www.bitesz.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Sep 23, 2022 • 27min
Counting Down to Asteroid Collision
SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 100*Counting down to asteroid collisionNASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test— or DART mission -- remains on target to crash into a potentially hazardous near-Earth asteroid on Monday.*Continental plate movements control Earth’s largest volcanic eventsA new study has found a surprising link between the slowing of continental plate movements and the timing of Earth’s largest volcanic events.*More and More Starlinks launchedSpaceX says that even though its requested authorization to launch some 42 thousand Starlink broadband satellites – it probably won’t need that many to achieve the global internet coverage its seeking.*China launches more spy satellitesChina have launched another pair of spy satellites as they continue what President Xi Jinping and the Chinese communist government refer to as preparations for war.*The Science ReportAustralia’s black summer bushfires found to be 3 times worse than any other wildfires globally.Scientists have developed a new way to break down long lasting chemicals.Do you suffer from doom scrolling addictionSkeptics guide buying a legally haunted houseListen 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 visit https://bitesz.supercast.com/ . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://biteszhq.com Your support is needed...SpaceTime is an independently produced podcast (we are not funded by any government grants, big organisations or companies), and we’re working towards becoming a completely listener supported show...meaning we can do away with the commercials and sponsors. We figure the time can be much better spent on researching and producing stories for you, rather than having to chase sponsors to help us pay the bills.That's where you come in....help us reach our first 1,000 subscribers...at that level the show becomes financially viable and bills can be paid without us breaking into a sweat every month. Every little bit helps...even if you could contribute just $1 per month. It all adds up.By signing up and becoming a supporter at the $5 or more level, you get immediate access to over 280 commercial-free, double, and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. You also receive all new episodes on a Monday rather than having to wait the week out. Subscribe via Supercast (you get a month’s free trial to see if it’s really for you or not) ... and share in the rewards. Details at Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/ Details at https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com or www.bitesz.com Sponsor Details:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you by the I Am BIO podcast - The only podcast at the intersection of biotechnology, politics, patients & the planet. You can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or find out more by visiting their website at https://www.bio.org/podcast Highly recommended!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Sep 21, 2022 • 21min
Dream Chaser Space Plane could be used as a Rapid Response Military Transport
SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 99*Dream Chaser space plane could be used as a rapid response military transportSierra Nevada’s Dream Chaser space plane will now begin flying cargo to the International Space Station for NASA in February 2023 instead of the 2022 launch date originally planned.*Ariane 6 launchpad testingDevelopment and testing of the European Space Agency’s new Ariane 6 launch vehicle is now underway at the Kourou Space Port in French Guyana.*Ariane 5 undertakes one of its final launchesThe European Space Agency has witnessed one of the final launches of its Ariane 5 workhorse rocket taking telecommunications satellite into geostationary orbit.*Rocket Lab begins preparations for reusable launch vehiclesRocket Lab has begun preparations for reusable launch vehicles by successfully testing a used but refurbished Electron Rutherford core stage engine for the first time.*The Science ReportThe Lancet Commission says an estimated 17.9 million people have died from COVID-19.A new study confirms taking aspirin has an overall positive effect on survival for people with cancer.Scientists uncover fossils from an ancient Giant Panda the roamed Europe 6 million years ago.Alex on Tech iOS 16 update releasedListen 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 visit https://bitesz.supercast.com/ . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://biteszhq.com Your support is needed...SpaceTime is an independently produced podcast (we are not funded by any government grants, big organisations or companies), and we’re working towards becoming a completely listener supported show...meaning we can do away with the commercials and sponsors. We figure the time can be much better spent on researching and producing stories for you, rather than having to chase sponsors to help us pay the bills.That's where you come in....help us reach our first 1,000 subscribers...at that level the show becomes financially viable and bills can be paid without us breaking into a sweat every month. Every little bit helps...even if you could contribute just $1 per month. It all adds up.By signing up and becoming a supporter at the $5 or more level, you get immediate access to over 280 commercial-free, double, and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. You also receive all new episodes on a Monday rather than having to wait the week out. Subscribe via Supercast (you get a month’s free trial to see if it’s really for you or not) ... and share in the rewards. Details at Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/ Details at https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com or www.bitesz.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.