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SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 127*How black holes control star formationNew observations using NASA’s Webb Space Telescope are showing astronomers how black holes control star formation in galaxies.*Euclid completes thermal vacuum testingThe European Space Agency's new Euclid spacecraft has completed a key phase of its pre-flight thermal testing program as engineers and scientists prepare the probe for next year's launch to orbit.*Last Atlas V launch from CaliforniaSkywatchers have witnessed a bit of history with the last ever launch of an Atlas V rocket from the Californian coast.*More Chinese space junk pollutes low Earth orbitAnother Chinese rocket has exploded in orbit, The latest incident involved a Long March 6A rocket carrying the Yunhai 3 spy satellite into orbit from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province.*The Science ReportDiscovery of a link between exposure to pollution and low birth weight in babies.A new breed of rice that could be more sustainable.Study finds that being young, mal

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 126*Hubble captures three faces of an evolving supernovaNASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has images three different moments at once in a far-off supernova explosion that happened 11 billion years ago.*New study claims planets grow with their host starsA new study suggests planetary formation in the Solar System started much earlier than previously thought, with the building blocks of planets growing at the same time as the Sun.*A new prototype robotic Venus balloon aces its first flight tests on EarthA scaled-down version of the aerobot that could one day take to the super dense skies of Venus has successfully completed two Nevada test flights, marking a major milestone for the project.*Space Force Space Shuttle returns to Earth from record breaking missionA United States Space Force X-37B space shuttle has successfully returned to Earth following a record breaking 908 days in orbit.*The Science ReportScientists develop a vaccine targeting the dangerous synthetic opioid fentanyl.Warni

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 125*Lift off NASA’s Artemis-1 Mega Rocket Launches Orion to MoonThe world’s most powerful rocket NASA’s Space Launch System has successfully blasted into orbit on its maiden flight. The spectacular nighttime launch from pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida carried the Artemis-1 Orion spacecraft on the first leg of a journey that will ultimately return humans to the Moon.*NASA's CAPSTONE arrives at the moonNASA’s CAPSTONE spacecraft has successfully slipped into lunar orbit becoming the first cubesat to complete the journey.*A solar snake slithers across the SunThe European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter has imaged a massive flash of plasma streaking a third of the way across the face of the Sun.*The Science ReportPrepare for increases in flooding and droughts caused by an acceleration of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation due to climate change.Fraser Island responsible for creating the Great Barrier Reef.Are you smarter than a fifth grader.Skeptics guide predictions on major

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 124*Sharpest image ever of universe’s most massive known starAstronomers have taken their best image yet of the most massive known star in the universe.*The Martian crust is more complex and evolved than previously thoughtA new study claims the early Martian crust may be more complex and evolved than previously thought—and may even be similar to our own planet’s original crust.*Crippled Cygnus cargo ship docks with space stationA crippled Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo ship has safely made it to the International Space Station despite only one of its two solar arrays unfurling to power systems aboard the vessel.*Tracking 30 Years of Sea Level RiseThirty years ago, scientists and engineers launched a new satellite -- TOPEX/Poseidon -- to study the rising and falling of the planet’s sea levels over time.*The Science ReportNew research warns rapid rain bursts have intensified in Sydney by 40% over the last two decades.59.2% of the world's population has likely been exposed to either CO

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 123*Data suggests Magnetars have solid surfacesA signature in the X-ray light emitted by a highly magnetised neutron star known as a magnetar suggests the star has a solid surface with no atmosphere.*SpaceX could try launching its new starship rocket to orbit next monthThere’s growing speculation that SpaceX could try an orbital test flight of its new Starship superheavy colonial transport rocket next month.*Rocket Lab fails its mid-air rocket retrieval after launching new Swedish science satelliteRocket Lab has failed in its latest mid-air retrieval attempt to catch an electron rocket by helicopter for reuse.*Ozone hole continues to shrinkA bit of good news now with the latest data from NASA showing that the annual Antarctic ozone hole continuing to shrink.*The Science ReportScientists develop a neuroprosthesis which really can read your mind.Australia's death rate fell almost 6% during the 2020-2021 pandemic periodStudy shows using phones, tablets and other electronic media is as

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 122*Mysterious cosmic radiation storms targeting the EarthMystery continues to surround a series of strange cosmic radiation storms which have been battering the Earth at regular intervals for thousands of years.*Another delay to the Artemis 1 moon missionHurricane Nicole has made landfall along Florida's east coast as a Category 1 storm. The cyclone forced another delay to the planned launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 Moon Mission.*Earth treated to a full lunar eclipseWell in case you missed it earthlings over much of the planet were treated to a celestial spectacular last week as a total lunar eclipse turned the full moon a deep red.*23 tonnes of Chinese space junk crashes back to Earth23 tonnes of Chinese space junk has crashed back to Earth splashing down in the south central Pacific Ocean.*The Science ReportFindings confirm that the past 8 years were the 8 hottest on recordNew studies have confirmed that mask wearing did cut C

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 121*NASA to continue with the Psyche mission despite software issuesNASA has decided to go forward with its Psyche mission with a new launch window opening on October 10, 2023.*Searching for the Milky Way galaxy’s original nucleusAstronomers have discovered what they believe to be the original nucleus of the Milky Way galaxy.*SpaceX launches its Falcon HeavySpaceX has launched its most powerful currently operational rock – the massive Falcon Heavy – carrying a highly classified US military payload.*Russia launches new missile tracking satelliteThe Kremlin has launched a new missile tracking satellite as it continues its invasion of Ukraine.*The Science ReportPoor sleep quality linked to an increased risk of glaucoma.60% of plastics certified as home compostable did not fully disintegrate in home compost bins.Study shows that millions of tiny plastic particles come off Teflon pans during cooking and in the wash.Skeptics guide to Charles DickensListen to SpaceTime on your favorite po

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 120*Largest potentially hazardous asteroid detected in eight yearsAstronomers have detected three near Earth asteroids hiding in the glare of the Sun including a one and a half kilometre wide monster which could one day pose a threat to Earth.*Planning for the historic Mars sample return mission moves forwardThe next step in the unprecedented campaign to return scientifically selected samples from Mars has been taken with a formal agreement between NASA and the European Space Agency.*Russian space junk threatens space stationThe International Space Station was forced to take emergency action to avoid dangerous debris from a Russian anti-satellite missile test.*Stratolaunch takes to the skiesThe world’s largest aircraft the twin fuselage six engined Stratolaunch Roc has undertaken its maiden integrated test flight in the skies above California's Mojave Desert.*The Science ReportAtmospheric levels of the three main greenhouse gases all reach new record highs.Even a little even a litt

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 119*Giant asteroid discovered just a day before it flew past the EarthAstronomers discovered a huge asteroid as big as a sky scraper just a day before it zoomed past the Earth.*Discovering the origins of the oldest known Martian MeteoriteScientists have located the exact point of origin of the oldest and most famous Martian meteorite ever found on Earth.*Seeing some of the oldest star clusters in the universeAstronomers has identified the most distant and hence oldest globular star clusters ever seen*Another giant piece of space junk headed for EarthAnother giant piece of Chinese space junk is falling uncontrollably back to Earth.*The Science ReportTemperatures across Europe increasing at more than twice the global average.Around a third of COVID symptoms that had cleared up eventually return.Another Diabetes drug found to help weigh reduction.Skeptics guide to ReikiListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our u

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 118*Curiosity reaches a key targetNASA’s Mars Curiosity Rover finally arrived at a long sought after target on its journey to climb the red planet’s Mount Sharp.*NASA orders more Orion SpacecraftNASA has ordered three more Orion Crew capsules from Lockheed Martin for future manned missions to the Moon.*A food run to the space stationA Russian Progress cargo ship has successfully docked to the International Space Station’s Poisk module two days after launching aboard a Soyuz 2.1a rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in the Central Asian republic of Kazakhstan.*Skyrora fails in first space launch attemptThey say space is hard and Scottish company Skyrora has learnt that lesson the hard way after the maiden test flight of their new Skylark L suborbital rocket failed to reach space.*November SkywatchThe constellation of the winged horse Pegasus, the giant galaxy M31-Andromeda barrelling towards us, and three meteor showers in one month are among the highlights of the November night skie

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 117*A major blow in the search for life on other worldsPlanetary scientists have suffered a significant setback in their search for exoplanets with life – discovering an Earth like planet with no atmosphere, orbiting the most common type of star in the galaxy.*Making oxygen on Mars with MOXIEOn the red and dusty surface of Mars, nearly 160 million kilometres from Earth, an instrument the size of a school lunchbox is proving it can reliably make as much oxygen as a small tree. *Russia ramps up its space programAs the Kremlin continues its relentless invasion of Ukraine Moscow has launched another four satellites into orbit – making it the fifth flight in two weeks.*SpaceX reaches another Starlink milestoneSpaceX has passed another milestone in its Starlink Broadband internet satellite project launching its 3,500th satellite.The Science ReportNew claims that running cell phones over Wi-Fi networks could have an impact on sperm mobility.Over six percent of people who catch symptomati

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 116*NASA’s Dragonfly mission to the distant world of TitanNASA have undertaken a major survey of the Saturnian moon Titan’s Selk crater region which will be one of the primary targets of the Dragonfly helicopter mission in 2034.*Crunch time for Perseverance’s search for life on the red planetNASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has started collecting rock core samples from an area long considered to be a top prospect for finding signs of ancient microbial life on Mars – if it ever existed.*A partial solar eclipseParts of the northern Hemisphere have experienced a spectacular partial solar eclipse as the Moon blocked out part of the Sun over most of Europe, northern Africa, the Middle East, and western parts of Asia.*India launches 36 OneWeb satellitesIndia has replaced Russia launching 36 OneWeb internet satellites into orbit for the London based company.*The Science ReportPeople with severe COVID-19 have a higher risk of developi

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 115*Discovery of two interstellar objects which reached the Earth Astronomers have confirmed that two meteors which burned up in Earth’s atmosphere were both alien visitors from interstellar space.*NASA’s new time lapse movie of the universeNASA’s NEOWISE spacecraft has provided astronomers with a new time lapse movie of the universe showing how its evolved over the past decade.*New SpaceX record breaking launchSpaceX is continuing to set new records with an unprecedented 53 launches in 53 weeks.*Atlas V launches two satellitesA United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket has carried two new telecommunications satellites into geostationary orbit.*The Science ReportNew COVID-19 Omicron BA.2.75.2 variant largely evades neutralizing antibodies and treatments.Fishing equipment is a major pollutant in the world’s oceans.Study shows Neanderthals lived in small communities of around 20 individuals.Skeptics guide to telling science from pseudoscience.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 114*Over 30 thousand near Earth Asteroids now discoveredAstronomers have reached a major milestone with the discovery of the thirty thousandth near Earth asteroid.*NASA's Lucy spacecraft swoops past the EarthNASA’s Lucy spacecraft, the first mission to the Jupiter Trojan asteroids, has just undertaken a spectacular gravity assist flyby of the Earth – skimming the planet’s atmosphere, passing a mere 350 kilometres above the surface – that’s lower than the orbit of the International space Station.*Firefly’s new Alpha rocket reaches orbitFirefly Aerospace's new Alpha rocket has achieved orbit on its second launch attempt.*Russia launches a new spy satelliteThe Kremlin has launched a classified military satellite from its Plesetsk Cosmodrome 800 kilometres north of Moscow aboard an Angara-1.2 rocket.*The Science ReportBoston University rejects claims it’s created a new more deadly strain of COVID -19.Indian Ocean dipole becoming a key driver of Australian climate.Older people who sleep

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 113XX*Discovery of the nearest black hole to EarthAstronomers have discovered the nearest black hole to Earth.*How galaxies grow from the cosmic webA new study has found that galaxies tend to be oriented so that their spin is aligned to the nearest cosmic web filament.*Dragon returns to EarthNASA-SpaceX crew four has returned safely to Earth splashing down in the North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida.*China launches another six-spacecraft including three more spy satellitesChina has successfully launched three more spy satellites, two experimental spacecraft, and an alleged environmental satellite.*The Science ReportA decline in global life expectancy because of COVID-19Global ocean temperatures are likely to quadruple by 2090.Why some people seem to attract mosquitos more than others.Skeptics guide to trying to make astrology legitimate.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link:

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 112*New evidence for liquid water beneath the Martian south polar ice capScientists have revealed new evidence for the possible existence of liquid water beneath the south polar ice cap of Mars.*Fresh hints for a possible planet X in the outer solar systemThere are fresh hints for a possible planet X beyond Pluto in the outer solar system.*NASA targeting November 14 for the next Artemis 1 launch attemptNASA says it will wait until mid-November before attempting another launch of its giant Artemis 1 Moon rocket.*Kremlin carries out two launches despite sanctionsWhile the western boycott of Russian launches in the wake of Moscow’s brutal invasion of Ukraine has hit the former soviet space industry hard -- some missions have continued.*The Science ReportAn expedition to the Nord Stream pipeline leak finds methane levels 1000 times higher than normal.A new study supports weight loss benefits of a common diabetes drug.Australia’s Black Summer bush fires changed temperatures in the Earth

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 111*Astronomers have been given one of their best views yet of the birth of a black holeAstronomers have been given one of their best views yet of the birth of one of the universe’s most infamous monsters – a black hole.*The largest known asteroid impact on EarthA new study suggests the largest known asteroid impact on Earth may have been even bigger than previously thought and at least twice the size of the one that killed all the non-avian dinosaurs.*Australian project to grow plants on the MoonAustralian scientists have announced plans to grow plants on the Moon to help pave the way for a future lunar colony.*Japan's Epsilon rocket fails during launchJapan has suffered a major launch failure with its Epsilon rocket failing during the final stages of its flight to orbit.*The Science ReportStudy shows obese women improve heart health by time-restricted eating & hi-intensity interval training.The new high-speed motor which has the potential to increase the range of electric veh

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 110*Scientists change an asteroid’s orbit.Scientists have altered the orbit of a celestial object for the first time in history.*Huge Gamma Ray Burst detectedAstronomers have just detected a record-breaking Gamma Ray Burst.*TESS spacecraft placed in safe modeNASA's planet-hunting TESS spacecraft has been placed into safe mode after a sudden computer glitch.*Rocket Lab sets a new launch recordRocket Lab has broken its annual launch record carrying out its eighth mission this year.*The Science ReportScientists teach a dish of living human and mouse brain cells to play pong.The first COVID-19 vaccines designed to target Omicron are now being rolled out across Australia.Earth’s population will officially reach eight billion people on November 15th, 2022.Skeptics guide to the predictions of the Queen's passing.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/lis

SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 109*Something has dropped off the Mars helicopter in mid flightNASA have detected something falling off their Mars Ingenuity helicopter during its latest flight.*Testing the new SWOT satelliteThe new American and French Surface Water and Ocean Topography – or SWOT spacecraft has passed its final pre-flight tests and is now almost ready for its launch to space in December.*Russia to delay its departure from the International Space Station – for nowRussia’s on again off again plan to leave the International Space Station is off again – at least for now.*Black Sky Aerospace announces new locally developed missile systemAustralia’s sole local manufacturer of solid rocket fuel has announced that it has begun testing a missile launch pod as part of a plan to develop Australia’s sovereign missile capability.*The Science ReportHalf of all global cancer deaths – some 4.45 million in total, are due to just 34 risk factors.Lockheed Martin delivers a new 300 kW-class tactical laser to the US d

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.