Spacetime With Stuart Gary

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 31 *How the DART spacecraft ripped a hole in an asteroid It’s been revealed that NASA’s Dart spacecraft blasted over a thousand tonnes of rock and debris out of the asteroid Dimorphos when it crashed into the space rock in September last year. *Crash and burn for Japan’s new H3 rocket Japan’s shiny new 60 metre tall H3 rocket has exploded in flames on its maiden flight from the Tanegashima Space Center south of Kyushu. *A newly discovered nearby Earth like planet Astronomers say that a newly discovered exoplanet similar in size to the Earth could be worth searching for signs of life. *The Science Report The World Meteorological Organization has warned an El Niño event may develop in the coming months. New study shows chemicals in bushfire smoke can destroy ozone. China cements its position as the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter. Skeptics guide to the latest government UFO study This week’s talent includes: Head of the Global Fire Ball observatory Dr Ellie Sansom, from Curtin