Universe Today Podcast

Liquid mirror telescopes exist. But there's a big problem with them. They can only look directly up. Can we fix it? Can they work beyond the Earth's surface, in orbit or on the Moon? Finding out in this interview.

Long-chain hydrocarbons found on Mars, has dark energy been decreasing over time? a completely flat telescope lens, the center of the Milky Way contains a star grinder. And in our free version on Patreon, a new theory for the formation of Mercury.

Will astronauts be eventually replaced by robots in space? Is there a plan for a replacement for the Kepler telescope? Do Intuitive Machines failures mean that Starship HLS is kind of in danger? And in our free bonus question on Patreon, will Artemis become 100% SpaceX? All this and more in this Q&A show. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday00:00 Start00:30 Will astronauts be replaced by robots? 05:12 Is the vertical Starship HLS in danger?07:44 What does NASA budget cuts mean for Chandra?11:53 Are there any plans to repalce Kepler? 📺 VIDEO VERSIONhttps://youtu.be/jWYHflFer-o📰 GUIDE TO SPACE Newsletter No ads. Subscribe for FREE: https://universetoday.com/newsletter🎧 PODCASTSUniverse Today: https://universetoday.fireside.fm/Astronomy Cast: http://www.astronomycast.com/📩 CONTACT FRASERfrasercain@gmail.com⚖️ LICENSECreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)Support Universe Today Podcast

Titan is the only known world except Earth that has liquid on its surface and a dense atmosphere. We are planning to send a nuclear helicopter called Dragonfly to explore it. What can we expect from Titan? Finding out in this interview.

Is painting the Sun green a clever way to attract alien attention? Discover the complexities behind creating a self-sustaining space station and the innovative ideas inspired by past experiments. Learn about the fate of the LUVOIR telescope and its implications for future astronomy. Plus, uncover the environmental impacts of satellite launches and explore sustainable strategies for resource utilization in space. This episode is packed with intriguing questions and thought-provoking topics!

Dive into the lunar excitement as the Blue Ghost lander captures stunning sunset views before concluding its mission. Get the scoop on the reassuring news about the menacing 'Death Star' that’s not actually threatening us. Learn about innovative plans for Mars Sample Return missions from Rocket Lab and China. Plus, incredible insights from the Euclid telescope and groundbreaking discoveries in exoplanetary atmospheres are highlighted. Join in on the thrilling advancements shaping the future of space exploration!

What would a black hole do if it was inside Uranus? What do I think about AI-generated content impersonating Universe Today? What telescope should you buy in 2025? And in our free extended version, the deepest rabbit hole I went into. All this and more in this Q&A show.🎁 Same video. No YT ads +a BONUS question:https://www.patreon.com/posts/124793779🚀 Even more Q&A in Overtime:https://www.patreon.com/posts/overtime-for-q-12479918000:00 Start00:27 Black hole in Uranus02:12 What would I tell scientists 100 year ago? 03:44 Telescope recommendations06:39 Channels impersonating me. What should I do? 08:39 How does throwing a ball in an artificial gravity ring station look like? 11:57 Will Betelgeuse explode soon? 14:30 Where to leave your questions📺 VIDEO VERSIONhttps://youtu.be/ajvutm--rgQ📰 GUIDE TO SPACE Newsletter No ads. Subscribe for FREE: https://universetoday.com/newsletter🎧 PODCASTSUniverse Today: https://universetoday.fireside.fm/Astronomy Cast: http://www.astronomycast.com/📩 CONTACT FRASERfrasercain@gmail.com⚖️ LICENSECreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)Support Universe Today Podcast

What is my biggest disappointment in the history of space exploration? Will the YR4 asteroid have a chance to hit the Moon? Does the solar gravitational lens need a coronagraph? And in our free extended version, how time dilation changes intergalactic travel? All this and more in this Q&A show.

As we put more and more satellites in orbit, chances of them colliding also increase. How can we manage that? How can we make sure that Kessler syndrome won't happen and keep all those satellites from destroying each other? Finding out in this interview.🟣 Guest: Dr. Sydney Dolanhttps://sydneyidolan.com/

Could we find a way to Earth from another part of a galaxy? Would people born on Mars grow taller to adopt to lower gravity? Can you jump off the surface of Pluto? And in our free bonus question on Patreon, what would happen if dark energy is disproved? All this and more in this Q&A.