Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates

*Hosted by Steve Dunkley and AI sidekick Hallie***". **Main Stories:** - **Moon Rocks:** Where are they now? Stored at NASA's Lunar Sample Curation Laboratory at Johnson Space Center. Dr. Julian Gross, former Deputy Apollo Sample Curator, discusses the Lunar Curation Facility and the excitement for the Artemis mission's new lunar samples. - **Japan's Space Endeavors:** Japan's HIA Launch Vehicle is nearing retirement but not before launching the Slim lunar lander and the X-ray imaging and spectroscopy mission X-ray telescope. The ZRISM X-ray Observatory aims to study various cosmic phenomena, and the Slim Lander seeks to land successfully on the moon, carrying the SoraQ Mini Rover designed by Tomi, the creators of Transformers toys. - **Asteroids:** NASA's efforts in tracking asteroids. Dr. Amy Mainzer from NASA explains the challenges of finding asteroids and the importance of early detection for planetary defense.2. **Short Takes:** - **SpaceX Crew 7:** Successful docking at the International Space Station, replacing Crew 6. - **Contrails:** An in-depth look at contrails, their formation, and their impact on the environment. Debunking the chemtrail conspiracy with insights from experts at MIT and Harvard.3. **Personal Stories:** - Steve Dunkley shares a childhood memory of seeing a Moon Rock in Canberra, which ignited his passion for astronomy.4. **Reminders:** - Register at bites.com and space nuts.com for the Astronomy Daily newsletter for daily top astronomy stories. - Check out back episodes of Astronomy Daily and the parent podcast with Andrew Dunkley at bitesz.com and space nuts.com.Join Steve Dunkley and Hallie next time for more exciting stories from the world of astronomy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click Here

*Hosted by Tim Gibbs and AI sidekick, Hallie* 1. **ISR-ISRO's Lunar Landing Achievement** - India becomes the fourth nation to successfully land on the moon. - Vikram Lander, part of Chandrayaan-3 mission, touched down near the lunar South Pole. - India joins the ranks of Russia, the US, and China in lunar landings. - The mission symbolizes India's progress in space exploration. - Chandrayaan-3's journey details, from launch to landing. 2. **Mars Colony Simulation Insights** - George Mason University's study suggests only 22 people are required to start a Mars colony. - The study focused on the number and types of people needed for a successful colony. - Traits like resilience to stress, social skills, and neuroticism were considered. - Findings: Agreeable personalities are crucial for colony success. 3. **Space Activities & Research** - Roskosmos Progress 85 cargo craft en route to the International Space Station (ISS). - Expedition 69's research on weightlessness effects on cardiac tissue and the digestive system. - SpaceX Crew of 7 mission set to launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. - Crew members' details and their six-month microgravity research mission. - Studies on cardiac abnormalities and digestive system adaptations in space. 4. **India's Lunar Exploration** - Pragyan rover explores the lunar South Pole. - Chandrayaan-3's success after previous mission's failure. - India's frugal space engineering and its achievements in space exploration. - Future plans: Missions to the Sun, another lunar probe, and a Venus orbital mission. 5. **NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Update** - Integration and testing of the spacecraft's electrical cabling. - Harness details: 32,000 wires and 900 connectors. - Importance of the bake-out process before sending observatories into space. - Upcoming: Installation of electronic boxes for the spacecraft's science instruments. 6. **Hallie's Joke of the Day** - "Did you hear about the mathematician who's afraid of negative numbers? He'll stop at nothing to avoid them." 7. **Connect with Astronomy Daily** - Join the conversation on the "Space Nuts" Facebook group. - Listen to all episodes on bikes.com.com and spacenuts.io. *Thank you for tuning in to the Astronomy Daily podcast. Until next time!*Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click Here

**Episode Highlights:** 1. **Russia's Lunar 25 Mission Failure:** - The Lunar 25 unmanned spacecraft crashed on the moon on August 19, marking Russia's first lunar expedition mishap in 47 years. - Speculations arise about corruption within Russia's space agency as a potential cause for the mission's failure. - Russian astronomer and key consultant to the mission, Mikhail Morov, experienced a sharp decline in health post the crash. He's currently hospitalized in Moscow's elite central clinical hospital. - Professor Morov emphasizes the need for transparency in the mission's investigation and the importance of Russia's continued lunar exploration. 2. **India's Lunar Success with Vikram Lander:** - India celebrates a significant achievement as the Vikram Lander, part of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, successfully lands on the moon near the lunar South pole. - With this accomplishment, India joins the ranks of Russia, the United States, and China, becoming the fourth nation to land a robotic spacecraft on the moon. - The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) acknowledges this as a monumental step for Indian science, engineering, technology, and industry. **Tune in:** Don't miss our upcoming episodes for more in-depth details and discussions. Catch our full show on Friday and Monday! **Thank you for tuning into Astronomy Daily. Stay curious and keep looking up!space #astronomy #news #podcast #russia #india #chandrayaan3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click Here

Astronomy Daily Highlights - 23rd August 2023"***Hosted by Steve Dunkley and his AI sidekick, Hallie.*1. **Introduction** - Steve Dunkley welcomes listeners to a special Wednesday edition of Astronomy Daily. - Hallie jokes about needing overtime for working on a Wednesday.2. **Chnadrayaan Mission Update** - The landing of the Chandrayaan mission is approaching. - Steve and Hallie discuss the anticipation surrounding the mission.3. **Space Force Contract** - Space Force has awarded a contract for the development of space tracking sites. - Steve is excited to play the Space Force theme music again.4. **Poland Joins the Space Race** - Poland is set to send astronauts on future Axiom missions. - Steve reflects on the international nature of space exploration.5. **India's Attempt to Land on the Moon's South Pole** - After Russia's failed attempt, India's ISRO aims to land on the moon's South Pole. - The Chandrayaan-3 lander, Vikram, has been mapping potential landing spots. - The mission aims to discover if the moon contains frozen water.6. **US Space Force Update** - Northrop Grumman is set to develop two ground-based radar sites for tracking space objects. - The contract is expected to be awarded between late 2023 and early 2024.7. **Poland's Space Endeavors** - Poland collaborates with ESA and Axiom Space to send a Polish astronaut to the ISS. - The identity of the astronaut remains undisclosed.8. **SpaceX and NASA's Crew Seven Mission** - The Crew Seven astronaut mission is set to launch on Friday. - The mission will send four astronauts from different nations to the ISS.9. **Roscosmos Update** - After the crash of the Lunar 25 mission, the chief of Roscosmos urges Russia to continue lunar exploration. - The crash was attributed to an issue with the spacecraft's correction engine.10. **Closing Remarks** - Steve thanks listeners for tuning in and expresses his appreciation for Hallie's contributions. - Hallie confirms she'll be back for the next episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click Here

Show Notes: Astronomy Daily Podcast - 21 August 2023***Hosted by Steve Dunkley and AI Sidekick Hallie*1. **Introduction** - Steve Dunkley welcomes listeners to the 21 August 2023 edition of Astronomy Daily. - Hallie, the AI sidekick, greets the audience.2. **Neptune's Disappearing Clouds** - Astronomers announce that Neptune's clouds have been disappearing since 2019. - The phenomenon is potentially linked to the sun's eleven-year activity cycle. - The sun's magnetic fields and their influence on the solar system might be affecting Neptune's cloud patterns.3. **NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter** - The helicopter completes its 55th flight. - It has covered over 12,503 meters on Mars and stayed aloft for nearly 98 minutes across all flights. - The helicopter's main goal was to demonstrate aerial exploration on Mars.4. **Flying Cars on the Horizon** - A company, Applied eVTOL Concepts, introduces the Epiphany transporter, a flying car with a NASA-proven propulsion system. - The vehicle can reach speeds of 160 and is as quiet as a steady rainfall. - The design includes duct thrusters for thrust and safety.5. **Passing of Karol 'Bo' BobCo** - Karol 'Bo' Bobco, the only NASA astronaut to fly on two shuttle launches, passes away at 85. - He was a part of NASA's 7th Group of Astronauts and had a significant history with the space program.6. **Russia's Lunar 25 Mission** - The mission ends in failure after crashing into the Moon. - The spacecraft was meant to land near the Boguslawski Crater. - The mission faced technical issues and delays, and its failure is a setback for Russia's space plans.7. **India's Chandrayan 3 Mission** - The mission is progressing well, with the lander module achieving a specific orbit around the moon. - The mission aims to validate a successful soft landing on the moon's south polar region. - The mission is closely monitored by ISRO, with collaborations from the European Space Agency and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.8. **Chinese Satellites Over Australia** - Hundreds of Chinese satellites are monitoring military training activities in Australia. - The satellites have been focusing on naval drills and war games. - Space is becoming an essential domain for modern warfighting operations.9. **Closing Remarks** - Steve Dunkley and Hallie thank the listeners and remind them to check out previous episodes at spacenuts.io or our HQ at bitesz.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click Here

*Hosted by Tim Gibbs with AI Assistant Hallie*- **NASA's Lunar Trailblazer Satellite** - Mission: Search for water on the moon. - Details: Lockheed Martin built, measures 11.5 feet wide, weighs 440 pounds. - Launch: No earlier than 2024, alongside the Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission. - Instruments: Lunar Thermal Mapper (LTM) sensor from the University of Oxford. - Purpose: Map lunar surface temperature and variations in minerals. - **Oxygen Production on Mars** - Need: 30 metric tons of oxygen for a crew of six astronauts. - Solution: Produce oxygen on Mars from its abundant CO2. - Recent Development: Mars Oxygen ISRU Experiment (Moxie) Project. - Research: Donald Rapp and Eric Hinderman's model for a full-scale Mars ISRU system. - **Discoveries with the FAST Telescope** - Led by: Professor H.A.N. Gene Lin from the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. - Findings: Distinct dwarf pulses from pulsar PSR B2111+46. - Observations: Galactic Plane Pulsar Snapshot Survey. - New Emission State: Dwarf pulses.4. **Spotlight Story** - **Russia's Lunar 25 Probe Crash** - Incident: Lunar 25 crashed during pre-landing maneuvers. - Last Contact: 2.57 pm on a Saturday. - Background: Russia's first moon mission in almost 50 years. - Mission Goal: Soft landing on the Lunar South Pole. - Historical Context: Last attempt in 1989 with the Phobos 2 probe. - Statement: Roscosmos Boss Yuri Borosov had estimated a 70% success rate.5. **Hallie's Joke of the Week** - "Why did the scarecrow win an award? “6. **Closing Remarks** - Find all episodes and the parent podcast, SpaceNuts, at spaceknuts.io or bitesz.com. - Join the conversation on the Facebook page: SpaceNuts podcast group. - Weekly Schedule: Steve Dunkley on Mondays and Tim Gibbs on Fridays. - See you next week!Thank you for tuning in to the Astronomy Daily podcast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click Here

Hosted by Steve Dunkley & AI Co-host Hallie***Date:** 17th August 2023**Highlights:**1. **Special Edition:** Steve surprises listeners with an impromptu episode on a Thursday.2. **Space Nuts Revisited:** Steve revisits a segment from the renowned "Space Nuts" podcast, hosted by Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson.3. **SpaceX's Starship Launch Mishap:** Hallie dives into the details of SpaceX's Starship launch mishap, discussing the aftermath, the FAA's ongoing review, and the potential implications for future launches.4. **Hawaii's Catastrophic Wildfires:** Steve sheds light on the devastating wildfires in Hawaii, which were visible from the International Space Station. The fires emphasize the severe consequences of human-driven climate change.5. **Astronomy Daily's Ranking:** The podcast proudly announces its position as the number four podcast in the astronomy top 100 charts.6. **Exploring Martian Caves with Robots:** Steve discusses a new robot concept with expandable appendages designed to explore the challenging terrains of Martian caves and cliffs.7. **Enceladus' Geysers:** A throwback segment from "Space Nuts" highlights the fascinating geysers on Saturn's moon, Enceladus, and the potential for life.**Connect with Us:**- Catch all back editions of Astronomy Daily and Space Nuts on bitesz.com or all podcast platforms.- Join the discussion on the [Space Nuts Podcast Group on Facebook - Have astronomy or space science questions? Drop us a line on our Facebook page, and our team, including Tim Gibbs, Andrew Dunkley, and Professor Fred Watson, will get back to you.**Closing Note:** Stay curious, keep looking up, and always wonder about what's happening in your skies!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click Here

**Today's Highlights:**1. **New Technique for Measuring Structured Light:** - A breakthrough technique to measure structured light in a single shot. - Uses the Kramer's Chronic Relation to untangle complex helical light patterns. - Potential to revolutionize technologies in the field of structured light.2. **Beginner's Guide to Astronomy:** - The magic of viewing Saturn's rings through a telescope. - Recommendations for beginners: 4-5 Dobsonian telescope. - Tips on spotting planets like Saturn and Jupiter.3. **Boeing Starliner Update:** - Crewed Flight Test delayed to next year. - Boeing remains confident despite delays. - Part of NASA's Commercial Crew Transportation Capability.4. **Traveling Without Moving:** - The concept of how much we travel without realizing it. - Earth's rotation, orbit around the sun, and the sun's orbit in the Milky Way. - Total distance traveled in a lifetime: 930,000,000,000 miles.5. **Moon Shuttle Plans:** - Multiple space agencies aiming for permanent human residence on the Moon. - Research on optimizing trajectories for Earth-Moon travel. - Proposal for a shuttle system between Earth and Moon to reduce costs.---**Connect with Us:**- Join the Space Nuts podcast group on Facebook.- Listen to previous episodes at spacenuts.io and bytes.com.Join us next week for more space insights on Astronomy Daily!www.spacenuts.io#space #astronomy #science #news #podcast #astronomydaily #spacenutsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click Here

*Hosted by Tim Gibbs with AI Assistant, Haillie*1. **Virgin Galactic's Historic Flight**: Virgin Galactic successfully launches its first tourist passengers into space. Among them, Anastasia Mayers becomes the youngest person ever to venture into space at 18. The spacecraft safely landed in New Mexico after a brief sojourn in space.2. **China's Satellite Launch**: China's Long March-2C rocket successfully launches the Huanjing Jianzhai-2F (SSAR-02) satellite. This synthetic aperture radar satellite will aid in emergency management and environmental monitoring. It will work in tandem with SSAR01, launched in October 2022, to provide comprehensive coverage even in adverse weather conditions.3. **Russia's Lunar Mission**: After nearly 50 years, Russia launches its Lunub-25 probe to the moon. This marks Moscow's first lunar mission since 1976. The probe aims to land on the lunar South Pole, a first in space exploration history. Expected landing date: August 21st.4. **Perseid Meteor Shower 2023**: The much-anticipated Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Best viewing time is around 4 o'clock EDT on Sunday, August 13. The meteor shower originates from the constellation Perseus and promises a spectacular show with up to 100 fireballs and light trails per hour at its peak.5. **Tribute to Alexander Victorenko**: Renowned Russian cosmonaut Alexander Victorenko, known for his significant contributions to space exploration, including the first test of a space motorcycle, passes away at 76. A memorial service is scheduled for August 12th.6. **Haillie's Joke of the Week**: "Why did the biologist get a promotion?" (You'll need to listen to the show to get the punchline...then again...---Tune in to the Astronomy Daily Podcast for more exciting updates from the cosmos!#space #astronomy #science #news #podcast #astronomydaily #haillieBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click Here

**Date:** 7th August 2023- **Host:** Steve Dunkley**Main Topics Covered:**1. **Personal Updates:** - Steve celebrated his son and his partner Kate's birthdays in Sydney. - Lunch at a famous Australian landmark.2. **SpaceX News:** - SpaceX tests their new booster. - Static fire test conducted for the Starship First Stage prototype, Booster 9.3. **Graphene in Space:** - The wonder material graphene is being researched for use in space building and development. - Scientists from the Italian Space Agency discuss graphene's potential role in space exploration. - Up to 1.9% of interstellar medium carbon is made of graphene.4. **Voyager 2 Update:** - NASA reestablishes contact with Voyager 2. - Voyager 2's history and its journey through the solar system. - Voyager 1 and 2 carry golden records with information about Earth.5. **Bubbletrons:** - A phenomenon from the early universe where massive bubbles may have emerged and collided. - These bubbles could have been responsible for the creation of dark matter particles and microscopic black holes. - The bubbles' expansion and collision might have created gravitational waves.6. **Other Space News:** - Discovery of an unusual Jupiter-sized planet, T-O-I-G-4860B, orbiting a low mass star. - NASA's collaboration with Axiom Space for private astronaut missions. - NASA announces crew members for SpaceX Crew 8 mission to the International Space Station.**Closing Remarks:**Steve and Halley, the digital reporter, wrap up the episode, touching on the incredible properties and potential of graphene in space technologies.For more Astronomy Daily visit www.spacenuts.io Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click Here