Spacetime With Stuart Gary

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  *The Monster black hole firing an energy beam towards EarthNew observations of the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy suggest it’s shooting a powerful energy beam almost directly towards our solar system. *Discovery of eight more repeating Fast Radio BurstsAstronomers may be a step closer to finally solving the mystery of Fast Radio Bursts following the discovery of eight rare repeating bursts. *A treasure trove of ancient galaxies uncovered in the distant universeAstronomers have discovered vast treasure trove of previously unknown ancient massive galaxies. *Second EDRS laser satellite reaches orbitEurope’s second EDRS laser communications satellite has been successfully launched into orbit.YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/186836533198  *The Science ReportCancer is now the leading cause of death in high-income countries.A new study says

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  *India fails to land on the MoonIndia has failed in its attempt to land a spacecraft onto the lunar surface. *872 asteroids considered risky to EarthThe European Space Agency’s Near Earth Objects co-ordination centre says there are now some 872 known Near Earth Objects or NEOs that pose a risk to planet Earth.*Wind mystery inside gas giant Saturn begins to unravelA new study suggests Saturn’s interior flows like honey due to its magnetic field.*Another claim of Microbial fossils discovered in a Martian meteoriteThere’s been another study suggesting possible fossilized evidence of past microbial life has been discovered inside a Martian Meteorite.*Iran missile test failure confirmedIran has now confirmed that a missile exploded on the launch pad at its top-secret Imam Khomeini Space Centre due to a malfunction during testing last month. *The Science ReportThe CDC getting reports of p

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  *A catastrophic rocket failure at a top-secret Iranian missile complexNew satellite images show what appears to have been a catastrophic rocket failure at a top-secret Iranian missile complex. *India’s manned space mission set for 2022 launchIndia has ordered Russian technology for its first manned space mission. *Indian space junk remains a problemA new report claims there are still more than a hundred pieces of space debris floating around in orbit from an Indian anti-satellite missile test. *Unmanned Soyuz test flight forced to abort docking with the space stationA special unmanned test flight of a new Soyuz launch system was forced to abort a docking attempt with the international space station after failing to lock on to target.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/187231954268 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/187231863033  *Another delay for the first

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  *Earth faces asteroid close encounters in three daysAstronomers have been kept busy with four big asteroid close encounters with Earth in just three days. *Asteroid Ryugu found to be a fragile cosmic rubble pileAstronomers have concluded that the 850 metre wide near-Earth asteroid Ryugu is little more than a fragile cosmic rubble pile. *Star stuff discovered in Antarctic snowScientists have discovered supernova remnants from a long-dead star in Antarctic snow. *Dragon splashdownThe SpaceX CRS-18 Dragon capsule has returned to Earth safely splashing down in the North Pacific Ocean. *Arrow 3 undertakes a successful testThe United States has successfully test-fired its new Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile system. *New Israeli satellite launchedSpaceX have successfully placed a new Israeli telecommunications satellite into geostationary orbit.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/pos

Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  *A new map of the Milky Way’s place in the universeA new map of the local universe has confirmed that the large scale structure of the universe appears to be a honeycomb-like pattern composed of interconnecting filaments and strands full of galaxies, galaxy clusters, and superclusters surrounding vast empty voids. *Mission to Jupiter's Icy Moon ConfirmedNASA has approved a new mission to study Jupiter’s ice moon Europa. *The Science ReportA big turn-around by the Heart Foundation greenlights full-fat milk, yogurt and cheese as healthy eating.Living in cities with high traffic pollution may increase your risk of macular degeneration.A new threat from climate change.New study warns using antibiotics could increase your risk of bowel cancer.The blood test that tells you when you’ll die.New study of on-line health stories finds most are either fake or at best misleading. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this e

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  *Four potential sites for asteroid sample return missionNASA has selected four potential sample sites for its OSIRIS-Rex mission to the asteroid Bennu.You tube video url: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/187047766578  *Scientists expose one of the secrets of the neutrinoScientists have finally determined the upper mass boundary of the lightest known neutrino – finding the abundant ‘ghost’ particle to be at least 10 million times less massive than an electron. *Mars at Solar ConjunctionThe red planet Mars is about to reach Solar Conjunction – the period in its orbit when it’s directly behind the Sun as viewed from Earth. *ASA and ESA sign agreementASA – the Australian Space Agency has agreed to a formal partnership with the European Space Agency – ESA.You tube video url: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/187229350903  *Another successful launch for New Ze

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  *A new type of pulsating starAstronomers have discovered a new type of pulsating subdwarf star. *A glitch in a neutron starAstronomers are a step closer to solving one of the great mysteries of neutron stars – why they glitch. *Massive radiation leak from secret Russian weapons project blastNew readings are showing gamma radiation levels 16 times higher than the normal background in town and villages up to 30 kilometres from a Russian Missile test site which was rocked by a massive explosion last week. *China launches three new spy satellitesBeijing has launched three new Yaogan-30 spy satellites for the Chinese military. *First ever Chinese private-sector launch.China’s rapidly expanding private sector aerospace industry has successfully launched its first commercial rocket. *Japan rocket failureA new privately developed Japanese sounding rocket has failed in its latest launch atte

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  *The historic first-ever detection of a Black Hole devouring a Neutron StarThe astronomical community is in overdrive following reports of the possible first-ever detection of gravitational waves generated by a black hole devouring a neutron star. *Jupiter’s ancient planetary collisionA new study claims the solar system’s largest planet – the gas giant Jupiter – may have been involved in a colossal planetary collision 4.5 billion years ago.YouTube URL:  https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/187041970213  *India Moon mission enters lunar orbitIndia’s second lunar mission, Chandrayaan-2, has successfully entered lunar orbit.YouTube URL:  https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/187072781323  *Cheops preparing for launchFinal preparations are continuing to get the European Space Agency’s Cheops spacecraft ready for its launch in November.YouTube URL:  https://spacetime

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  *Earth’s last magnetic field reversal took far longer than once thoughtA new study suggests Earth’s magnetic poles may take far longer to flip than previously thought. *Astronomers find traces of one of the first starsAstronomers have found the ghostly remains of one of the Universe's first stars inside a rare, ancient star on the other side of the galaxy. *China Space Station falls back to EarthA small experimental Chinese space station has successfully burnt up during atmospheric re-entry. *The Science ReportStudy casts doubt on the ability of Vitamin D supplements to protect people from diabetes.Warm waters and overfishing may be increasing the levels of mercury in seafood.Discovery of fossils of what’s now thought to be the world’s largest ever parrot.The platypus is in far greater danger than people realize. Workers expanding a highway discover a hoard of two thousand year old

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  SpaceTime with Stuart Gary S22E59*Watching how massive stars are madeAstronomers are studying an unusual stellar nursery which is rapidly collapsing and giving birth to massive stars. *New tool to study the earliest galaxiesFirst light has been achieved using new technology designed to help astronomers determine the distances and ages of distant galaxies. *SpaceX plans first astronaut flight before the end of the yearSpaceX says it hopes to fly its first crew aboard its new CrewFalcon2 capsule in December. *Record third Dragon flightSpaceX has delivered another two and a half tonnes of supplies and equipment to the International Space Station. *Progress does a fast track rendezvous with the space stationA Russian Progress cargo ship carries 2.7 tonnes of food and supplies has successfully docked with the International Space Station after just two orbits. *Russian military satellite

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  SpaceTime 20190809 Series 22 Episode 58 *The birth of our Milky Way galaxyAstronomers have opened a new window on the birth of the Milky Way finding the galaxy we have today was formed out of the collision of two major components ten billion years ago. *LightSail-2 successfully demonstrates solar sail space flightAfter years of computer simulations and countless ground tests -- the Planetary Society’s crowdfunded LightSail 2 spacecraft has successfully demonstrated spaceflight by light -- raising its orbit solely on the power of sunlight. *Skywatch AugustThe best known meteor shower of the year, the Perseids, are back. But...this year's shower will have to contend with a bright Moon on the peak nights. Still, you could see a dozen or more meteors per hour, including the occasional very bright fireball. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http:/

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  SpaceTime 20190807 Series 22 Episode 57 *Near-Earth asteroid near missAn asteroid as large as a football field has just flown past the Earth – with astronomers not detecting it until just hours before its close approach. *Australian rocket test fails to launchAn Australian suborbital test flight has failed before even getting off the ground. *SkyMapper surveying the southern heavensThe Australian National University’s skymapper telescope has now released well over 18 terabytes of southern sky survey imagery. *Falcon Heavy’s third flightSpaceX has launched its Falcon heavy rocket for the third time.  The mission carrying 24 research satellites was a proving flight for the United States Air Force Space Test Program and designated STP-2. YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/185928069233  *The Science ReportTaking more vitamin-A could help lower your risk for som

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  SpaceTime 20190726 Series 22 Episode 56 *ESA confirms asteroid will miss Earth in 2019Astronomers have confirmed that Asteroid 2006 QV89 won’t hit the Earth when it makes its close approach on September 9th. *A planetary defence exercise sharpens both scientists and emergency teamsA recent planetary defence exercise designed to see whether the Earth really could protect itself from a major asteroid impact didn’t do so well -- with scientists failing to save New York City from a major asteroid impact. *SpaceX Dragon test failure find faultInvestigators have blamed a leak of propellant due to the failure of a titanium check valve -- for the explosion which destroyed a Crew Dragon 2 capsule during tests at Cape Canaveral in April. *Russian Spektr space telescope launchedThe Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos has successfully launched Moscow’s new Spektr-RG X-ray space Telescope. *T

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  SpaceTime 20190724 Series 22 Episode 55 *Disproving conspiracy theories about the Apollo Moon landingsFollowing the global celebration marking half a century since humans first walked on the surface of another world – comes the whine of the conspiracy theorists who despite the overwhelming evidence scientific, eye witness, and anecdotal – still insist Apollo 11 was faked. *Another touchdown for Hayabusa2Japan’s Hayabusa2 has carried out a second successful touchdown on the asteroid Ryugu collecting more samples for eventual return to Earth. *Atomic rockets are back on the agendaThe US Congress has approved 125 million dollars in seed funding for the development of a nuclear thermal propulsion rocket system. *The Science ReportA possible link between drinking lots of sugary beverages and an increased risk of cancer.A new study claims vitamin supplements could be doing you more harm t

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  SpaceTime 20190719 Series 22 Episode 54 *The first image of spooky quantum entanglement in actionIn an incredible first, scientists have captured the world's first actual photo of quantum entanglement -- the strange phenomenon Albert Einstein famously described it as 'spooky action at a distance'. *Discovery of the asteroid with the shortest yearAstronomers have spotted an unusual asteroid with the shortest “year” known for any asteroid. *Military Space Station plannedThe Pentagon is looking at developing an autonomous military space station. *Vega spy satellite rocket failureThe European Space Agency and Arianespace have launched in independent inquiry commission after a Vega rocket carrying a spy satellite failed two minutes after launch. *The Science Report*People suffering from mental illness face drastic challenges with life expectance reduced by 20 years.*Seagulls may be threa

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 22 Episode 53  The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  *Man on the Moon: Apollo 11 celebrates half a centuryA special SpaceTime documentary looking back at what is arguably the greatest scientific achievement of mankind. 50 years ago, on July 20th, 1969 human’s set foot on the surface of another world for the first time. SpaceTime places the Apollo 11 mission into its true context with its origins in the pure evil of Nazi Germany and its political weaponization during the height of the cold war. We tell the story of the intense rivalry of the superpowers during the space race and how Apollo 11 became victorious. Included are the actual newsreels of the day and the key events as they unfolded through NASA live transmissions. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes Subscribe, rate and review SpaceTime at all good po

The astronomy and space science news podcastStream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  SpaceTime 20190712 Series 22 Episode 52 *A new window on matterNew research suggests the detection of Merging Neutron Stars could provide scientists with new insights in to the fundamental properties of matter *World’s most powerful supercomputers for the SKA projectThe giant Square Kilometre array project which is building the world’s biggest telescope in Western Australia and Southern Africa has finally completed design work on the world’s most powerful supercomputer – which will be needed to power the massive observatory. *New Zealand’s latest orbital space flightRocket Lab has successfully carried out its seventh mission in a spectacular late afternoon launch. *Sydney Uni wins rocketry contestThe University of Sydney Rocketry Team has won its category in the Spaceport America Cup in New Mexico. *The Science ReportLiving in an area with higher air pollution may be linked to having

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  SpaceTime with Stuart Gary S22E51 *First images of the origins of Fast Radio BurstsAstronomers have for the first time ever imaged the exact location of a one-off Fast Radio Burst – one of the most mysterious events in the universe. *All systems go for a new spacecraft to study the SunThe European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter is continuing with a long series of tests as mission managers prepares the 1.8 tonne spacecraft for its seven year mission to study the Sun. *Dust rings around Venus could provide clues to unchartered asteroidsAstronomers studying dust rings in the inner solar system tracing the orbits of Mercury, Venus, and Earth, believe the Venus ring could hint at unchartered asteroids. *Space Station crew returns to EarthThree members of the Expedition 59 crew have returned safely to Earth after spending six months aboard the International Space Station. *The Science Repor

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  *A new idea to explain ancient supermassive black holesA new hypothesis has been developed claiming supermassive black holes can be created without first needing a star or stellar remnant to collapse. *NASA opens the Space Station to the tourism tradeNASA is about to follow in the footsteps of the Russians and start carrying space tourists up to the International Space Station. *The mystery of the galaxy with no dark matter solvedAstronomers think they’ve finally developed an explanation for a mysterious galaxy that appears to have no dark matter. *July SkywatchOn average July is the coldest month of the year in the southern hemisphere -- which is experiencing winter -- and also marks the time when Earth is at aphelion – it’s furthest orbital position from the Sun – and the planet Saturn in opposition. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http:/

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  *NASA’s Dragonfly to search for life on TitanNASA has announced a new mission called Dragonfly to study the unique, richly organic world of Titan.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/185901462398  *The Neutrino Observatory at the bottom of the seaAstronomers are using a huge underwater telescope at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea to study neutrinos generated by some of the most powerful and mysterious events in the universe. *Scientists get a reality check on detecting potentially Earth impacting asteroidsAstronomers have successfully detected a potentially threatening Near Earth Object or NEO – but were only able to confirm it would hit the planet – after it had already impacted. *South American Solar eclipseResidents of Chile and Argentina have just experienced a spectacular sunset solar eclipse. *The Science ReportEurope’s deadly heatwave sets new temperature recor