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Space: the final frontier, a deep dark realm full of questions and mysteries - many of which science can't yet satisfactorily answer. But that won't stop the Curious Cases team!In a special edition recorded in front of an audience at the BBC Radio Theatre in London, Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain team up with a panel of guests who know their way around the universe: presenters from the world's longest running science TV show, The Sky At Night.With the intergalactic expertise of George Dransfield, Chris Lintott and Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Hannah and Dara tackle a slew of space-related questions put forward by the listeners - exploring topics ranging from the sound of stars and the shape of the universe, to the search for alien life. To submit your question to the Curious Cases team, please email: curiouscases@bbc.co.ukSPACE AUDIO CLIPS:- Maggie's Choice: In 2005, the European Space Agency's Huygens probe descended to the surface of Saturn's moon Titan. Microphones aboard Huygens recorded the sounds of descent and landing, then The Planetary Society and scientists at the University of California helped ESA process the audio. CREDIT: European Space Agency (Huygens probe) / HASI-PWA Team (instrument and data) / The Planetary Society (processing)- George's Choice: The black hole at the centre of the Perseus galaxy cluster has been associated with sound for years, since astronomers discovered that pressure waves sent out by the black hole caused ripples in the cluster's hot gas that could be translated into a note. This new sonification was released for NASA's Black Hole Week in 2022. CREDIT: NASA- Chris's Choice: In 2023, the Planck space telescope picked up echoes left by soundwaves that travelled through the early Universe. This primordial hum was then translated into frequencies we can hear. CREDIT: NASAProducer: Lucy Taylor Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem A BBC Studios Production
Germany introduces a new space security strategy. Canada plans to increase its investment in European Space Agency (ESA) programs by $528.5 million. PowerBank Corporation is collaborating with Orbit AI to launch the Orbital Cloud, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Selected Reading Germany Braces for Wars in Space With New Security Strategy - Bloomberg Canada Deepens Space Ties with Europe Through Historic Investment PowerBank and Smartlink AI ("Orbit AI") to Launch the First "Orbital Cloud" for AI Infrastructure into Space Redwire Awarded $44 Million DARPA Contract to Advance Very Low-Earth Orbit Mission Spire Global Ships Nine Satellites to Launch Site Loft Orbital purchases power from Star Catcher's orbital energy grid Jiga Secures $12M Series A to Eliminate Hardware Sourcing Bottleneck Threatening AI Scale Eutelsat Launches a €828 million Reserved Capital Increase, Representing the First Step in Its Comprehensive Financing Strategy Sidus Space and Lonestar Data Holdings, LLC Drive Rapid Progress on Commercial Pathfinder Mission with Completion of Kickoff Meeting and System Requirements Review Planet and Quantum Systems Partner on Joint Satellite and Drone Monitoring Capabilities for European Defense Customers Scientists just discovered a new crater on the moon — they call it a 'freckle'- Space Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Solar System's Surprising Speed: A groundbreaking study reveals that our solar system is moving through space much faster than current cosmological models predict. Observations of distant radio galaxies show a lopsided distribution, suggesting we are rushing towards them, leading to questions about the validity of the cosmological principle itself.Amazon's Project Kuiper Rebranded: Amazon has officially rebranded its satellite internet initiative from Project Kuiper to simply "LEO," signaling a strategic shift towards larger commercial contracts rather than individual home connections. This move positions Amazon to compete directly with SpaceX's Starlink in the lucrative satellite data market.Drama at Tiangong Space Station: Tensions rise aboard China's Tiangong Space Station as the Shenzhou 20 crew returns home in a replacement spacecraft after their original ship was damaged by orbital debris. The new crew now faces a precarious situation, lacking an emergency escape vehicle while awaiting the launch of Shenzhou 22.European Space Agency's New Spacesuit: The ESA is set to unveil a new intra-vehicular activity spacesuit designed for quick use during critical mission phases. This suit aims to enhance European independence in human space exploration by reducing reliance on existing technologies from NASA and Roscosmos.Milky Way Simulation Breakthrough: Scientists have achieved a monumental feat by simulating the entire Milky Way galaxy, tracking the evolution of over 100 billion stars. Utilizing AI and the powerful Fugaku supercomputer, this simulation will revolutionize our understanding of galactic dynamics and the formation of stars.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna and Avery signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and exploring the wonders of our universe.✍️ Episode ReferencesSolar System Speed Study[Astrophysical Journal](https://iopscience.iop.org/journal/1538-3881)Amazon's LEO Rebranding[Amazon News](https://www.amazon.com/news)Tiangong Space Station Update[CMSA](http://www.cmse.gov.cn)ESA Spacesuit Development[European Space Agency](https://www.esa.int)Milky Way Simulation Insights[Science Advances](https://www.science.org/journal/sciadv)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!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 HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.
The European Space Agency has set up a new deep space antenna in the New Norcia region near Perth in Western Australia.
In the news show, flu season starts early in the Northern hemisphere due to pesky new strains, so will vaccines be effective? Also, the baby 'swim cap' which promises less invasive brain monitoring, and the European Space Agency's GPS powered satellites which are surveying the water cycle. Then, we find out the best way to shout at seagulls to stop them stealing our snacks... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Voyager Technologies and Infleqtion have announced a strategic partnership to advance dual-use quantum technology in low-Earth orbit (LEO) and beyond. Xairos UK has been selected by Raymetrics and the European Space Agency (ESA) for the delivery of a Quantum Receiver for the Observatories to Optical Ground Stations project. SES and Infinite Orbits have signed an agreement for one geostationary satellite life extension mission, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Dr. Saralyn Mark, MD, President of iGIANT. You can connect with Dr. Mark on LinkedIn and learn more about iGIANT on their website. Selected Reading Voyager and Infleqtion Partner to Launch Quantum Era in Space European Space Agency and Raymetrics Select Xairos as Subcontractor for ESA Project Newsflash: SES and Infinite Orbits to Collaborate in Europe's First Commercial Life Extension Mission SES, Relativity Space Expand Multi-Launch Agreement for Terran R SFL Missions Inc. Awarded Contract for Additional GHGSat Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Microsatellites BlueOrigin.com/Live NATO, Industry and Innovators discuss Arctic space security Cooperation with Vast in the Field of Space Technologies Established A giant inflatable bag could catch asteroids and space junk- CNN Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Euclid, a European Space Agency mission with NASA contributions, has made a surprising discovery in our cosmic backyard.
This special mini-series, The People Behind the Progress, celebrates the finalists for the UK Space and Satellite Personality of the Year Award – A distinction that honors people whose ideas, integrity, and influence have advanced the UK's role on the global stage. In the first episode of this mini-series, we hear from Dr. Alice Bunn, President of UKspace. Dr Alice Bunn is a globally recognised leader in science and engineering, with a distinguished career spanning strategic leadership, international diplomacy, and public engagement. Awarded an OBE in the Queen's Honours List in 2022 for her services to the UK space sector, Alice is President of the UKspace Trade Association and has a 25-year career in the space sector where she has held leadership positions in national, European and global contexts. Alice sits on the Advisory Board of Strategy International and acts as strategic advisor to a number of companies spanning the UK and international space sectors. As former Chief Executive of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, she led a global organisation of over 115,000 members, where she successfully reversed a 15-year financial decline and implemented a transformative strategy focused on societal impact. Previously, Alice served as International Director at the UK Space Agency, where she secured record investments in the European Space Agency and pioneered new approaches to civil space security and infrastructure. Alice is a passionate advocate for science communication and is a chartered engineer. Alice is regularly called upon as a media expert contributor to all things space and engineering, appearing on BBC, Radio 4, ITN, Sky News and in demand as a speaker at international summits and conferences such as Davos, UN Summits, TEDx and more. Alice has a PhD in Metallurgy from Darwin College, University of Cambridge, and is also a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society. As an avid wild swimmer, she proudly sits as the Chair of the Board at SwimTayka, a drowning prevention charity that teaches kids in developing countries to swim.
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Equal1 is proud to announce its selection by the European Space Agency (ESA) to install a cutting-edge Hybrid Quantum Computing (HQC) System for Earth Observation (EO). This landmark partnership will bring Equal1's advanced Bell-1 Quantum Computer to ESA, marking a significant leap forward in applying quantum technologies to critical space applications. This partnership was carried out as part of ESA FutureEO flagship programme- a driving force for innovation and excellence across satellite missions, Earth system science and Earth action, all in pursuit of a more sustainable and resilient future. The installation of HQC will be part of ESA ?-lab's Quantum Computing for Earth Observation (QC4EO) initiative and aims to leverage the unique capabilities of quantum systems to accelerate the processing of complex Earth Observation data structures. Equal1's innovative approach, utilizing silicon spin qubits fabricated in CMOS technology, offers a scalable and efficient solution to tackle some of the most challenging computational problems in space science. "We are incredibly excited to partner with the European Space Agency on this transformative project," said Jason Lynch, CEO of Equal1. "Our Bell-1 Quantum Computer, designed for seamless integration into existing HPC environments, is perfectly suited to augment ESA's capabilities. This collaboration underscores our shared vision of making quantum computing a powerful tool for accelerating complex data center workloads, especially in vital areas like Earth Observation." Revolutionising Earth Observation with Hybrid Quantum Computing Earth Observation generates vast amounts of data, essential for climate modelling, weather forecasting, disaster monitoring, and precise image analysis. Classical computing, while powerful, faces limitations in processing these increasingly complex datasets. Hybrid Quantum Computing, which combines the strengths of quantum processors with traditional High-Performance Computing (HPC), offers a promising pathway to overcome these challenges. Equal1's Bell-1 Quantum Computer, a 6-qubit system, will serve as the core quantum processing unit. Its rack-mounted design, integrated closed-cycle cryocooler, and low power consumption (1600 W) make it ideal for deployment within ESA's existing infrastructure. This integration will enable ESA scientists to explore quantum algorithms for applications such as Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) raw data processing and mission planning for satellite constellations, demonstrating theoretical and practical advantages over purely classical methods. "This is an exciting and significant moment for us at ESA's Earth Observation Programmes, marking a major advancement in our mission to monitor our planet," stated Simonetta Cheli, Director of ESA's Earth Observation Programmes and Head of ESRIN. "The complexities of Earth Observation data, from environmental monitoring to disaster response, require unprecedented processing power, and we are thrilled that this collaboration between Equal1 and ESA could pave the way for hosting the first quantum computer at ESA." Equal1's commitment to innovation extends beyond the current Bell-1 system. The design of this system will emphasise "plug-and-play" upgradeability, ensuring seamless integration of future Bell quantum servers. This forward-looking approach ensures ESA's investment is future-proof, allowing the HQC system to evolve with advancements in quantum technology. Future versions of Equal1's UNITY-Q chips will integrate both quantum and classical computing hardware on the same chip, potentially enabling novel features like real-time quantum error detection and correction. This continuous innovation will be crucial for unlocking the full potential of quantum computing for complex Earth Observation challenges. Equal1 brings a unique blend of technological innovation and deep expertise to this collaboration, making it an ideal partner for ESA's ambitious quantum computing goals. Equal...
Proveye, an Irish agri and climate tech company headquartered at NovaUCD in Dublin, today announced that it has been awarded a European Space Agency (ESA) contract to complete the development and deployment of ProvVari. ProvVari is a breakthrough precision fertiliser solution designed to increase productivity and reduce costs for farmers and significantly cut the environmental footprint of grassland farming across Europe. For decades, artificial fertilisers have been central to European food production, but their widespread use has also contributed to nutrient loss, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. The mission of Proveye, which is pioneering AI-driven remote sensing for grassland management, is to change that. With ESA's backing through the ESA Spark Funding initiative, ProvVari will harness space technology to guide the precise application of fertilisers, reducing waste and environmental impact while maintaining productivity and profitability for farmers. Built on Proveye's ProvGrass platform, ProvVari will combine satellite imagery from ESA's Sentinel-1 SAR and Sentinel-2 multispectral missions with high-resolution l imagery drone, GNSS guidance, and soil and meteorological data. The technology will generate variable rate application maps that optimise fertiliser use, safeguard water quality, and support national and European climate and biodiversity goals. "ProvVari has already drawn strong engagement from agri-advisors, machinery manufacturers, and seed and fertiliser companies, as well as a growing community of progressive Irish farmers. Together, these stakeholders reflect the urgent need for tools that help agriculture deliver food security while protecting natural ecosystems," said Jerome O'Connell, CEO, Proveye. He added, "At Proveye, we see little trade-off between farming and nature; our technologies are designed to enable both to thrive, and this ESA contract is a major step forward in our mission to align agricultural productivity with environmental stewardship, biodiversity protection, food security and climate resilience." Peter Finnegan, Manager of ESA Space Solutions Centre Ireland, which administers the ESA Spark Funding mechanism, welcomed Proveye's most recent ESA contract award and said, "The development of the ProvVari platform is an exciting new solution that will yield benefits for farmers and the environment alike, and is a timely intervention when positioned against the challenges of both increasing productivity and reducing negative environmental impact simultaneously." ProvVari will be launched first in Ireland in Q1 2026 before expanding to international markets. Alongside supporting farmers, ProvVari will also provide regulators and policymakers with a powerful mechanism to manage fertiliser use sustainably, contributing to healthier soils, cleaner waters, and more resilient landscapes across Europe. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.
Nederland bezuinigt een kwart op de bijdrage aan de European Space Agency. De Nederlandse ruimtevaartsector vreest de gevolgen. Hans van der Steeg bespreekt het met Kees Buijsrogge, directeur van TNO Space, en Gus van der Feltz, van ruimtevaartbedrijf FSO Instruments.
Rossana Ruggeri è arrivata in Australia con un visto in tasca grazie alla sua carriera accademica. Rossana è infatti cosmologa, ed ha avuto esperienze di ricerca presso la European Space Agency e in Inghilterra prima di approdare a questa parte del globo.
What does cybersecurity look like beyond Earth's atmosphere? That's the question at the heart of this conversation with Kristiina Omri, Vice President of Special Programs at CybExer Technologies, and Aare Reintam, the company's COO. We met in Tallinn on the eve of the Software Defined Space Conference to explore how Estonia, in collaboration with the European Space Agency, is helping define the future of space cybersecurity through the world's first Space Cyber Range. The story begins unexpectedly—with a childhood memory of marmalade in a tube, the same kind sent to Soviet astronauts in orbit. For Aare Reintam, that small detail became the first spark of fascination with space, one that decades later evolved into CybExer's partnership with ESA. Together they've created a digital testing environment where satellites, ground stations, and communication protocols can be stress-tested for cyber resilience long before launch. It's a bold move in an era when satellites underpin everything from GPS and precision farming to air travel and climate observation, yet often rely on decades-old technology vulnerable to attack. Kristiina Omri explains how the Space Cyber Range replicates real-world missions, allowing engineers and analysts to train under simulated attack conditions that feel indistinguishable from their actual control systems. The range combines the precision of digital twins with the competitive intensity of cyber exercises, preparing teams for threats that can ripple from orbit to everyday life on Earth. The conversation covers everything from the growing space-debris crisis to the global shortage of cybersecurity professionals, and the urgent need to blend space engineering with cyber education. We also discuss the deeper strategic implications. What happens when quantum computing enters the battlefield? How should Europe prepare for the convergence of cyber and kinetic threats in orbit? And what lessons can be learned from Estonia's leadership in NATO cyber defense as it extends that expertise to the stars? By the end of the discussion, one theme stands out clearly: the future of cybersecurity is no longer confined to our planet. From digital twins to orbital trust networks, CybExer Technologies and the European Space Agency are proving that the next frontier for cyber readiness lies in space itself.
In this episode, I sit down in Tallinn with Madis Võõras, Head of the Estonian Space Office at Enterprise Estonia, to unpack how Estonia is carving out a real role in the European space sector through brains, code, and smart partnerships. Madis explains how his team connects Estonian companies with the European Space Agency, brings public investment back into the local economy, and uses space projects as a launchpad for globally competitive products and services. He shares why Estonia's sweet spot is software, how the country's digital public infrastructure became a reference point for European programs, and why the next wave of value will come from data, cybersecurity, and rapid deployment rather than rockets alone. We also talk about what it takes to build a space economy in a market of 1.3 million people. Madis walks through lessons from early contracts, the rise of an Earth observation data hub, and a business incubator that has already helped dozens of founders move from idea to revenue. He is candid about the gaps too, including the need for more hardware depth and the reality that international cooperation is the fastest route to scale. From optical communications between Tallinn and Helsinki to the practical use of AI inside satellite programs, you will hear a pragmatic roadmap rather than hype. If you want a grounded look at how space policy meets startup grit, and why collaboration with the European Space Agency is a catalyst rather than a finish line, this conversation is for you. What should Estonia prioritize next to punch above its weight in the global space economy, and where do you see the biggest opportunities for software and AI in space services? Share your thoughts and join the discussion.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is establishing its first hub in Asia with a new office in Tokyo, Japan. Luxembourg telecommunications company OrbitsIQ Global has acquired UNIO Enterprise. Space infrastructure company Catalyx Space has raised $5.4 million in an oversubscribed Seed funding round, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Elysia Segal brings us the Space Traffic Report from NASASpaceflight.com. Selected Reading ESA to establish presence in Tokyo to strengthen strategic partnership with Japan OrbitsIQ Global Acquires UNIO Enterprise Catalyx Space Secures $5.4 Million Seed Round to Build for the Next Era of Orbital Logistics Rendezvous Robotics and Starcloud Partner to Enable Gigawatt-Scale Orbital Power and Data Infrastructure Momentus Signs New Contract for Partnership with DPhi Space to Fly Edge Computing Payload on Next Mission and for Future Revenue Sharing The International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit ESA - Flying through the biggest solar storm ever recorded 12-year-old discovers 2 possible new asteroids- Space Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Blue Danube has been performed for some pretty lofty audiences – kings and queens, emperors and empresses, presidents and prime ministers. But a performance earlier this year topped them all: it was aimed at the stars. The waltz was composed by Johann Strauss II, who was born 200 years ago today. His birthday was one of the motivations for the performance. The other was the 50th anniversary of ESA – the European Space Agency. So the broadcast was mostly symbolic – not a real attempt to contact other civilizations. The waltz was performed by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra in late May. It was transmitted to space by one of ESA’s tracking stations. The waltz was beamed toward Voyager 1. It’s the most-distant working spacecraft in history – more than 15 billion miles from Earth – so far that it took 23 hours for the waltz to reach it. Voyager carries a golden phonograph record inscribed with several musical works – but not the Strauss waltz. Voyager is passing through Ophiuchus, near the constellation’s brightest star, Rasalhague. It’s about half way up in the west-southwest at nightfall, and it’s easy to see. It’s a bit more than 48 light-years away. So if anyone there happens to point a radio telescope toward Earth in late 2073, perhaps they’ll hear the strains of The Blue Danube waltzing through the galaxy. Script by Damond Benningfield
Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at combining their respective space activities into a new company. The Republic of Cyprus has signed an Associate Agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA), and is expected to become an Associate Member in the coming months. SatVu has announced its participation in NATO's Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space initiative (APSS), and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Andy Koronios, CEO of the newly formed Australasian Space Innovation Institute (ASII). Torsten Kriening from SpaceWatch.Global brings us the latest from the Secure World Foundation's 7th Summit for Space Sustainability in Paris. Selected Reading Airbus, Leonardo and Thales sign Memorandum of Understanding to create a leading European player in space ESA - Cyprus joins European Space Agency as an Associate Member SatVu strengthens NATO's space-based intelligence through thermal imaging collaboration SpaceX disables more than 2,000 Starlink devices used in Myanmar scam compounds China-led moon mission's water probe will be ‘first for humanity': space agency Apex Launches Project Shadow: America's First Commercially-Led, On-Orbit Space-Based Interceptor Demonstration Iridium Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results; Updates Full-Year Outlook Honeywell Reports Third Quarter Results; Updates 2025 Guidance Venus Aerospace Announces Strategic Investment by Lockheed Martin to Accelerate Breakthrough Innovations in Next-Generation Propulsion Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vantor, formerly Maxar Intelligence, has been awarded a contract to support the US Space Force (USSF) in tracking high-interest objects that pass through "blind spots" in space. Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Texas A&M University have secured a $1 million grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research for cislunar tracking. The European Space Agency (ESA) is adding a new numerical health index to its yearly Space Environment Report, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Torsten Kriening from SpaceWatch.Global brings us the latest from the Secure World Foundation's 7th Summit for Space Sustainability in Paris. Selected Reading Vantor Awarded Space Force SDA Contract for Tracking of Space Objects RPI Awarded Air Force Grant to Monitor Growing Traffic Between Earth and Moon- News Sounding the alarm: ESA introduces space environment ‘health index' It wasn't space debris that struck a United Airlines plane—it was a weather balloon - Ars Technica Lynk and Omnispace Announce Plans to Merge to Deliver Next-Generation Global Direct-to-Device (D2D) Connectivity NASA stacks Artemis 2 moon mission's Orion capsule atop SLS rocket ahead of 2026 launch- Space Eutelsat Communications: First Quarter 2025-26 Revenues Coming Soon: ESA Student Internships 2026 ispace Secures Toyota's Support for Next-Generation Small-Sized Rover Development Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to Ditch the Labcoat. This week, Dr. Mark Bonta sits down with Dr. Filippo Ongaro. He is a physician, bestselling author, and former flight surgeon at the European Space Agency who joins Dr. Bonta in the studio to explore a topic that's redefining how we think about aging: the pursuit of healthspan over lifespan.In a world obsessed with biohacking, supplements, and quick fixes, Dr. Ongaro brings the conversation back to fundamentals; how to age strong, not just long. Drawing from his years working with astronauts exposed to the accelerated aging effects of space travel, he reveals how lessons from outer space can transform how we live here on Earth.Together, Dr. Bonta and Dr. Ongaro unpack what it really means to live well into our later decades; why preserving muscle is the key to longevity, how sleep acts as free medicine, and why fitness, nutrition, and environment are the true “anti-aging” tools. They challenge the hype around lifespan extension and focus instead on the daily, unsexy habits: movement, connection, consistency - that have the biggest impact on well-being.Dr. Ongaro also shares how his work has evolved to emphasize coaching, where he works to help people bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. From setting up your home to promote healthy choices, to rethinking gratification, he offers practical, science-informed ways to turn small behavioral changes into lifelong transformation.If you've ever wondered whether living to 100 is the goal; or if living well to 80 might be the better and more realistic one, this episode will reshape your understanding of aging, motivation, and what it truly means to thrive over time.Let's ditch the lab coat and get real about living longer AND stronger.Check out Dr. Filippo Ongaro, MD Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@DrFilippoOngaroEpisode Timestamps02:00 Exploring Biohacking and Longevity03:08 The Importance of Healthspan vs. Lifespan06:11 Principles of a Good Healthspan09:06 Habit Change and Behavioral Science11:49 Creating a Supportive Environment for Health15:08 Lessons from Astronauts and Aging20:00 Motivating Change in Health Behaviors30:05 The Future of Longevity and HealthspanEpisode TakeawaysBiohacking is about more than just extending lifespan; it's about enhancing healthspan and quality of life.Fitness plays a crucial role in maintaining a high quality of life and can significantly impact healthspan.Habit change is essential for long-term health benefits, and coaching can be a powerful tool in facilitating this change.The lessons learned from astronauts about muscle preservation and stress management can be applied to everyday life.Simple lifestyle changes, like improving sleep quality and home ergonomics, can have a profound impact on health.The focus should be on applying existing knowledge about healthspan rather than seeking new, unproven methods.Behavioral change is key to improving health outcomes and should be integrated into medical practices.The concept of healthspan should become a common part of medical conversations to drive meaningful change.Practical interventions, like having a home gym, can be accessible and effective for many people.The future of longevity lies in making healthspan a universal focus, not just for biohackers or early adopters.DISCLAMER >>>>>> The Ditch Lab Coat podcast serves solely for general informational purposes and does not serve as a substitute for professional medical services such as medicine or nursing. It does not establish a doctor/patient relationship, and the use of information from the podcast or linked materials is at the user's own risk. The content does not aim to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and users should promptly seek guidance from healthcare professionals for any medical conditions. >>>>>> The expressed opinions belong solely to the hosts and guests, and they do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Hospitals, Clinics, Universities, or any other organization associated with the host or guests. Disclosures: Ditch The Lab Coat podcast is produced by (Podkind.co) and is independent of Dr. Bonta's teaching and research roles at McMaster University, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and Queens University.
Arianespace Launch Delay: Arianespace has quietly postponed the inaugural flight of its powerful Orion 64 rocket to 2026, a significant shift from its initial late 2025 schedule. This delay impacts Amazon's Project Cooper satellite constellation, which aims to compete with SpaceX's Starlink, highlighting the challenges of securing reliable launch providers in the competitive space market.Mysterious Interstellar Object: The interstellar object 3I ATLAS is perplexing scientists by emitting nickel tetracarbonyl, a compound never before observed in nature. Unlike typical comets, this object is ejecting material towards the Sun, defying known cometary physics and raising questions about its origins, including the possibility of artificiality.Gamma Ray Glow Debate: Astronomers are revisiting the source of a puzzling gamma ray glow from the Milky Way's center. Recent simulations suggest that a clumpy distribution of dark matter could be responsible, reinforcing the theory that dark matter particles may annihilate and produce detectable gamma rays, adding complexity to the ongoing debate.Double Comet Viewing Opportunity: Stargazers can look forward to a rare sight as Comet LEMMON and Comet Swan approach Earth on October 20. Both comets will be visible with binoculars or small telescopes, and live streams of the event will be available for those unable to observe directly. https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/webtv/ https://www.youtube.com/@GianMasiVirtualTelescope/streamsBest Space Photography Resources: For breathtaking space photography, listeners are encouraged to explore official agency websites like NASA and the European Space Agency, as well as community platforms such as Reddit's r/Astrophotography and AstroDailyPod Bin, where amateur astrophotographers share their stunning work and contribute to citizen science projects.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna and Avery signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and exploring the wonders of our universe.✍️ Episode ReferencesArianespace Orion 64 Launch Delay[Arianespace](https://www.arianespace.com/)3I ATLAS Interstellar Object[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)Gamma Ray Glow Research[Astrophysical Journal](https://iopscience.iop.org/journal/0004-637X)Double Comet Viewing Guide[Comet Watch] https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/webtv/Astrophotography Resources [AstroDailyPod Bin](https://www.astrodailypodbin.com/)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.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!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
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In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover the latest findings in Martian meteorology, delve into Earth's ancient tectonic activity, and prepare for humanity's return to the Moon.Raging Winds on Mars: Unveiling Martian Weather PatternsA groundbreaking study published in the journal Science Advances reveals that wind speeds on Mars can reach up to 160 km/h, significantly higher than earlier estimates. Lead author Valentin U.H. Meckel from the University of Bern discusses how these powerful winds, along with dust devils, play a crucial role in shaping Mars' climate and dust distribution. This episode explores how the observations from the European Space Agency's Mars Express and ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter have provided unprecedented insights into Martian atmospheric dynamics, which are essential for planning future manned missions to the Red Planet.Unlocking Earth's Deep Past: New Insights into SubductionIn a surprising twist to our understanding of early Earth, a new study published in Nature Communications suggests that subduction and continental crust formation occurred much earlier than previously believed. Researchers utilized advanced geochemical analysis of ancient olivine crystals to challenge the notion of a stagnant lid tectonic regime during the Hadean eon. This episode discusses the implications of these findings on our understanding of Earth's geological history and the processes that shaped our planet's surface.NASA's Artemis II: Preparing for Lunar ExplorationNASA is set to send astronauts back to the Moon with the Artemis II mission, slated for launch in early 2026. This episode provides an overview of the mission's objectives, including a ten-day crewed flyby of the Moon, which will test the Orion spacecraft and gather crucial scientific data. As the crew prepares to explore the lunar far side, we discuss the significance of this mission for future lunar habitation and potential manned missions to Mars.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesScience Advanceshttps://www.science.org/journal/sciadvNature Communicationshttps://www.nature.com/ncomms/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.Raging Winds on Mars: Unveiling Martian Weather PatternsUnlocking Earth's Deep Past: New Insights into SubductionNASA's Artemis II: Preparing for Lunar Exploration(00:00) Wind speeds on Mars and their implications(12:45) New findings on early Earth's tectonic activity(21:15) NASA's Artemis II mission overview(30:00) Science report: Octopus handedness and air pollution effects on sleep apnea
HyImpulse has raised €15 million in a Series A funding round and secured an additional €30 million in financing. Indra Group has signed two new contracts with the European Space Agency that aim to reinforce Spain's and Europe's position in space surveillance and satellite navigation. Lockheed Martin is reportedly offering NASA to change their contract for Orion to a commercial transportation option, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Elysia Segal brings us the Space Traffic Report from NASASpaceflight.com. Selected Reading HyImpulse raises €45 million in funding for rocket technology “Made in Europe” Indra Group Signs Contracts With The European Space Agency To Reinforce Surveillance And Security In Space Once unthinkable, NASA and Lockheed now consider launching Orion on other rockets - Ars Technica Planet Awarded Luno B Contract by National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) for AI-Enabled Solutions Space Quarters Raises USD 5.0 Million in Seed Round to Advance Space Construction Technology Axiom Space replaces CEO - SpaceNews Thales says it has no satellite deal yet with Airbus, Leonardo after report that signing is near- Reuters Space Force Operationally Accepts SciTec's Revolutionary Missile Warning System A classified network of SpaceX satellites is emitting a mysterious signal Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HEADLINE: Callisto: Europe's Decade-Late Response to SpaceX GUEST: Bob Zimmerman 50-WORD SUMMARY:Callisto, a joint European Space Agency (ESA) and JAXA project proposed in 2015, was meant to be a prototype "grasshopper" to prove vertical takeoff and landing (VTVL), competing with SpaceX. A decade later, little has happened, and the first hop is not expected until 2027. 1960
Trump awards Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, The Gaza ceasefire is tested as Israel restricts aid and Hamas executes alleged Israeli 'collaborators,' Zelenskyy announces plans to meet with Trump, The U.N. reports that around 300,000 South Sudanese have fled the country so far this year, British activist Tommy Robinson says Musk is paying his legal fees amid the phone pin terror trial, Anthony Albanese's personal phone number is leaked online, Several U.S. news outlets reject the Pentagon's new press policy, At least five American airports decline to broadcast a DHS video amid the government shutdown, California passes the U.S.' first AI chatbot law to protect children, and the European Space Agency warns of a growing weak spot in Earth's magnetic field. Sources: www.verity.news
Earth's Magnetic Field Changes: New data from the European Space Agency's Swarm satellites reveal significant alterations in Earth's magnetic field, including the eastward expansion of the South Atlantic Anomaly and a strengthening field over Siberia. These changes, while not alarming for life on Earth, pose challenges for satellite navigation systems and space infrastructure.Ambitious Lunar Delivery Plans: Impulse Space has announced plans to deliver up to six tons of cargo to the Moon annually, starting as early as 2028. Their new lunar lander and Helios high-energy kickstage aim to facilitate efficient lunar logistics, paving the way for sustained human presence on the lunar surface.SpaceX's Busy Week: SpaceX has had an eventful week with six Falcon 9 launches, including multiple Starlink deployments and a significant mission for the Space Development Agency. The company continues to push the boundaries of rapid iteration with their Starship program.Comet C 2025 A6 (Comet Lemmon): Astrophotographer Brennan Gilmour captured stunning images of Comet Lemmon, which recently experienced a dramatic disconnection event, shedding part of its tail due to solar wind. The comet is brightening and may become visible to the naked eye as it approaches perihelion.Purple Earth Hypothesis: New research suggests that early Earth may have appeared purple due to retinal-based photosynthesis in ancient microorganisms. This intriguing theory could reshape our understanding of early life and has implications for the search for extraterrestrial life.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna and Avery signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and exploring the wonders of our universe.✍️ Episode ReferencesEarth's Magnetic Field Changes[European Space Agency](https://www.esa.int/)Impulse Space Lunar Delivery Plans[Impulse Space](https://www.impulsespace.com/)SpaceX Launch Updates[SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com/)Comet Lemmon Images[Astrophotography by Brennan Gilmour](https://www.brennangilmour.com/)Purple Earth Hypothesis[Scientific Research](https://www.scientificresearch.com/)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.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
Etwas Eigenartiges kommt auf die Erde zu. Ein interstellarer Besucher, der erst vor wenigen Monaten entdeckt wurde. Wir sprechen über 3I/Atlas, ein Komet, der die Wissenschaft derzeit in Staunen versetzt. Es gab sogar Berichte, dass es sich bei dem Himmelskörper definitiv um ein Raumschiff handeln müsse. Zu unerklärlich seien die Eigenschaften des Kometen. Ende des Jahres soll er nun seinen erdnächsten Punkt erreichen. Oder ist das der Zeitpunkt, an dem ein Raumschiff landen wird? Was ist an diesem Objekt so beeindruckend? Das fragen wir diesmal die European Space Agency und vorher tragen wir alles zusammen, was über 3I/Atlas so erzählt wird - und das ist abenteuerlich.Bleibt skeptisch aber hört uns gut zu…Guter Journalismus bringt Klarheit – und kostet Geld. Mit einem KURIER Digital Abo können Sie unsere Arbeit unterstützen.Finde uns auch auf Instagram.Abonniere uns auf Apple Podcasts oder Spotify und hinterlasst uns einen Kommentar oder eine Bewertung.Mehr unserer Podcasts gibt es unter kurier.at/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00:00 - Topics00:01:40 - Introduction00:02:21 - Is it just a coincidence that NASA shuts down as 3I/Atlas approaches Mars and all data captured by NASA's Mars orbiters is not being released? https://t.co/gXHsF4lvu400:03:29 - Could President Trump really have become de facto King of the British Commonwealth, as evidenced by his recent trip to Windsor Castle, England https://x.com/davidjsorensen/status/196885322217022709100:08:10 - Here's my interview on Redacted on Medbeds & how they are based on EM medical principles developed in the 1960s by Dr. Robert Becker & secretly used in SSPs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hre7k8lPhgs 00:11:35 - Currently, no images of 3I/Atlas taken from European Space Agency or NASA orbiters as it passed closest to Mars on Oct 3 have been released. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1974796794711126496 00:12:11 - Humanity's Off-World Origins, Interplanetary Wars, and Soul Evolution: Interview with Dr. Scott Mandelker https://exopolitics.org/humanitys-off-world-origins-interplanetary-wars-and-soul-evolution/ 00:13:26 - Disclosure Truth Apocalypse Coming: The Exopolitical Big Picture https://exopolitics.org/disclosure-truth-apocalypse-coming-the-exopolitical-big-picture/ 00:15:31 - Total blackout continues from six Mars orbiters of what's really happening with 3I/Atlas as it passes its perihelion with Mars. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1975288882758291904 00:16:49 - Are you ready for whats coming? https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1975290066244342013 00:17:33 - In addition to delaying the release of images from its Mars orbiters, NASA has just declared that its Juno probe won't be able to take photos of 3I/Atlas as it approaches Jupiter. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1975519543800799272 00:18:53 - NASA's image of the week from the Perseverance rover Navcam showed an elliptical object which many observers have confused with 3I/Atlas. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1975517829324501268 00:21:05 - First image has been released by one of the European Space Agency Mars orbiters of 3I/Atlas, which is approximately 30 million km away https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1975653364466700400 00:22:32 - Multiple Perspectives on 3I/Atlas Origins, Activities and Agenda - Exopolitics Commentary https://exopolitics.org/multiple-perspectives-on-3i-atlas-origins-activities-and-agenda-exopolitics-commentary/ 00:27:28 - Prof Avi Loeb examines the possibility that as 3I/Atlas reaches solar perihelion on Oct 29, it will break apart either like a traditional comet approaching the sun, or due to it being a mothership releasing exploratory probes/craft. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1976611498462990651 00:29:08 - Christopher Mellon is saying no UFOs are ours (no US SSPs) based on his first hand knowledge. Is he lying? https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1976618945080656331 00:31:47 - A new whistleblower, Daniel, says he saw a football field-sized triangle-shaped UFO at Eglin AFB in 2006 while recuperating from an accident during his Ranger Training. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1976632428006453625 00:35:06 - Congressman Burchett shares what he knows about 5/6 underwater UFO bases/civilizations that whistleblowers have privately revealed. https://tuckercarlson.com/tucker-show-tim-burchett 00:36:37 - The Martians Are Coming https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/1976710927710912536
** Part 2 of 2 ** Order my book here - https://geni.us/AtlasOfUFOs Join me for this fascinating episode of That UFO Podcast as I speak with Dr. Iya Whiteley, an aviation and space psychologist with over 25 years of experience. From her early curiosity about extrasensory perception and martial arts to her groundbreaking work with astronauts and pilots, Dr. Whiteley offers unique insights into human performance in extreme environments. We discuss her work with the European Space Agency, the psychological challenges of aviation and spaceflight, and how creativity and intuition play vital roles in solving problems beyond Earth. Dr. Whiteley also shares her perspective on consciousness, telepathy, and how children can shape the way we see reality itself. A truly wide-ranging conversation that connects human potential, intuition, and the mysteries of the cosmos. https://linktr.ee/driyawhiteley
Today we are focusing on financial crime and fraud management with the CEO and co-founder of Feedzai, one of the world's largest independent risk management platforms serving banks and fintechs. Nuno shares his fascinating journey from being the first Portuguese engineer at the European Space Agency to building a global fintech powerhouse with over 700 employees across four continents.The conversation explores how the fraud landscape has fundamentally shifted, where bad actors no longer target technical infrastructure but instead exploit people as the "weakest link in the chain" through AI-powered scams and social engineering. Nuno discusses Feedzai's evolution from transaction fraud monitoring to a comprehensive risk management platform, emphasizing the critical need to move from detecting fraudulent activity to understanding customer intent. He also delves into the company's TRUST framework for responsible AI, explaining why explainability is essential in financial services and much more.In this podcast you will learn:Nuno's transition from the European Space Agency to founding Feedzai.How he Feedzai has evolved since its early days and what it does today.What an AI-generated scam looks like.Why the weakest link is us.How you can protect the less sophisticated consumers.Why detecting fraud is no longer enough.How they are able to understand the intent of the customer.How can you be proactive, combining risk management and cyber security.What their TRUST Framework for responsible AI innovation is all about.What it means to be a critically systemic vendor for banks.What Nuno learned by interviewing the likes of Richard Branson, Stephan Hawking and Steve Wozniak.Feedzai's geographic footprint and their distributed leadership team.The scale Feedzai is at today.Connect with Fintech One-on-One: Tweet me @PeterRenton Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous Fintech One-on-One episodes
Rocket Lab has signed a direct contract for two dedicated Electron launches with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Viasat has been selected for a prime contract award by the US Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (USSF SSC) for the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) program. The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a contract extension to Creotech Instruments for the development and launch of a fourth satellite for Poland's CAMILA Earth observation constellation, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Elysia Segal brings us the Space Traffic Report from NASASpaceflight.com. Selected Reading Rocket Lab Secures Multiple Launches with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Viasat Awarded Contract by U.S. Space Force for Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) Program Poland Adds Fourth Satellite to CAMILA Earth Observation Constellation Sateliot And Nordic Achieve A Historic Milestone By Connecting For The First Time A Cellular 5G IoT Device From Low-Earth Orbit Satellites Faraday Factory and Zenno advance HTS magnets for space Billionaire Isaacman Met With Trump Over Top NASA Job A new rocket, sea launches and more: Chinese company CAS Space is thinking big Surge in static fires as China's space sector gains momentum - NASASpaceFlight.com Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
** Part 1 of 2 ** Order my book here - https://geni.us/AtlasOfUFOs Join me for this fascinating episode of That UFO Podcast as I speak with Dr. Iya Whiteley, an aviation and space psychologist with over 25 years of experience. From her early curiosity about extrasensory perception and martial arts to her groundbreaking work with astronauts and pilots, Dr. Whiteley offers unique insights into human performance in extreme environments. We discuss her work with the European Space Agency, the psychological challenges of aviation and spaceflight, and how creativity and intuition play vital roles in solving problems beyond Earth. Dr. Whiteley also shares her perspective on consciousness, telepathy, and how children can shape the way we see reality itself. A truly wide-ranging conversation that connects human potential, intuition, and the mysteries of the cosmos. https://linktr.ee/driyawhiteley
As of October 8, the world is left wondering why six Mars orbiters controlled by NASA (2), the European Space Agency (2), and the space agencies of China and the United Arab Emirates have only released one image of 3I/Atlas as an indistinct dot as it reached perihelion with Mars on October 3. The image was released on October 7 by the ESA's ExoMars orbiter. https://exopolitics.org/multiple-perspec…itics-commentary/Join Dr. Salla on Patreon for Early Releases, Webinar Perks and More.Visit https://Patreon.com/MichaelSalla/#3iAtlas #News #disclosure
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Last Saturday, the European Space Agency ESA officially inaugurated its fourth deep space antenna, the New Norcia 3, in a small monastery town in Western Australia. We spoke to ESA's Head of Ground Station Engineering, Mehran Sarkarati, about how this antenna will improve the communication with space missions in the solar system and if it could actually enable a phone call with Mars. - Am vergangenen Wochenende wurde in einer kleinen Klosterstadt in Westaustralien Weltraumgeschichte geschrieben. Die Europäische Weltraumorganisation ESA hat am Samstag in New Norcia, etwa 120 Kilometer nördlich von Perth, offiziell ihre vierte Weltraumantenne eingeweiht, die New Norcia 3, oder auch NNO-3 genannt. Wie diese Antenne die Kommunikation mit Raumfahrzeugen im Sonnensystem verbessern soll und ob sie ein Telefonat mit dem Planeten Mars tatsächlich ermöglichen würde, darüber haben wir mit ESA's Head of Ground Station Engineering, Mehran Sarkarati gesprochen.
Katherine Bennell-Pegg made history in 2023 when she was selected to join a training program with the European Space Agency, graduating as the first Australian woman to become a qualified astronaut. From studying engineering to working on space missions, and training for the possibility of going to space herself someday, she's part of a new generation of Aussies pushing the boundaries of space exploration. Katherine sat down with TDA to tell us all about what training to become an astronaut actually involves, what excites her, and what she hopes Australia's role in space will look like in the years to come. Host: Emma GillespieGuest: Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Director of Space Technology at the Australian Space AgencyProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Biggest Supermoon of 2025: Mark your calendars for October 6th at 11:48 PM Eastern Time, as we prepare for the largest supermoon of 2025. This full moon, known as the Harvest Moon, will appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical micro moon, offering a stunning celestial display just after sunset.Interstellar Comet 3i Atlas: Excitement is building around the interstellar comet 3i Atlas, the third such object detected in our solar system. The European Space Agency is mobilizing three spacecraft to study its unique trajectory as it approaches the sun, providing a rare opportunity to analyze its composition and understand the building blocks of distant star systems.Mysterious Ozone Surge on Mars: Scientists are investigating a puzzling increase in ozone levels over Mars' north pole during winter months. The ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter has revealed that extreme cold conditions lead to the freezing of water vapor, halting ozone-depleting reactions and allowing ozone concentrations to rise, offering insights into Mars' atmospheric dynamics and water history.Challenging Dark Matter: A new theory proposed by physicist Rajendra Gupta from the University of Ottawa questions the existence of dark matter and dark energy. By suggesting that fundamental constants of nature may change over time, this model could explain cosmic phenomena traditionally attributed to dark matter, prompting a reevaluation of our understanding of the universe.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna and Avery signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and exploring the wonders of our universe.✍️ Episode ReferencesSupermoon Details[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)Comet 3i Atlas Updates[ESA](https://www.esa.int/)Mars Ozone Research[ExoMars](https://exploration.esa.int/)Dark Matter Theory[University of Ottawa](https://www.uottawa.ca/)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.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
Thales Alenia has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the Secure And cryptoGrAphic (SAGA) mission. Blue Origin has unveiled the Project Oasis program to map lunar resources. Portal Space Systems has successfully tested a solar thermal propulsion system, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Selected Reading NASA Continuity of Appropriations Plan Thales Alenia Space and ESA sign contract for SAGA mission to demonstrate Europe's first Quantum Key Distribution governmental service Blue Origin and Luxembourg Partner on Oasis-1 Mission to Map Lunar Resources Portal Becomes First Commercial Company to Successfully Test Solar Thermal Propulsion System for Multi-Orbit Spacecraft Astroscale and HEO Advance Space Monitoring Capabilities for Allied Nations NASA signs US-Australia Agreement on Aeronautics, Space Cooperation U.S. Space Force's ATLAS System Achieves Operational Acceptance, Revolutionizing Space Domain Awareness and DoW Software Acquisition- Space Operations Command (SpOC) US, France step up joint military satellite moves to counter China in space - Reuters Have We Reached a Space-Junk Tipping Point? Australia's new space institute says it's time to stop sending millions offshore SpaceX targeting Oct. 13 for next Starship megarocket launch- Space 11th Annual ISS National Lab and NSF Announce Funding Opportunity for Physical Science Research on Space Station Join NASA on Oct. 4 in Looking Up, Celebrating Moon Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chang' E6 Mission Reveals Moon's Secrets: China's Chang' E6 mission has unveiled surprising thermal asymmetry on the Moon's far side, showing it is approximately 180 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius) cooler than the near side. This discovery sheds light on the Moon's dual characteristics, suggesting that uneven distribution of heat-producing elements during its formation played a crucial role in its geological history.Galactic Wave of Stars: Data from the European Space Agency's Gaia space telescope has revealed a colossal "wave" of stars moving outward from the Milky Way's center. This structure, spanning tens of thousands of light years, is likely the result of a collision with a dwarf galaxy billions of years ago, illustrating the dynamic nature of our galaxy.SpaceX's Starship Flight 11 Update: Mark your calendars for October 13th as SpaceX prepares for the 11th flight of its Starship Mega Rocket. This mission aims to demonstrate the rocket's reliability and reusability, including testing the payload bay door with mock Starlink satellites, paving the way for future operational launches.Hidden Asteroids Near Venus: Astronomers warn of a potentially large population of undiscovered asteroids orbiting near Venus, which are difficult to detect due to their location in the Sun's glare. While not an immediate threat, these asteroids could pose a long-term risk to Earth as their orbits may become chaotic over time. Upcoming missions like the Vera Rubin Observatory and NASA's NEO Surveyor aim to address this observational blind spot.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna and Avery signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and exploring the wonders of our universe.✍️ Episode ReferencesChang' E6 Mission Findings[CNSA](http://www.cnsa.gov.cn/)Gaia Space Telescope Discoveries[ESA](https://www.esa.int/)SpaceX Launch Details[SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com/)Asteroid Research and NEO Surveyor[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.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
Avio has signed a €40 million contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for an in-flight demonstration of a reusable upper stage. The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is supporting 23 new projects with a £6.5 million boost from the International Bilateral Fund (IBF). Axiom Space has selected Emiliano Ventura as its first-ever “Project Astronaut”, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Greg Gillinger, SVP for Strategy & Development, Integrity ISR. You can connect with Greg on LinkedIn, and learn more about Integrity ISR on their website. Selected Reading Avio Signs €40 Million Contract With The European Space Agency For The Development Of Reusable Upper Stage Technologies UK Space Agency goes global with 23 new projects Axiom Space Selects Emiliano Ventura as Company's First-Ever Project Astronaut Telespazio and ispace Sign Letter of Intent for the Future Use of the Orbital Transfer Vehicle to Lunar Orbit Beyond Gravity contracted to deliver thruster pointing mechanisms for HummingSat small geostationary satellites from SWISSto12 Sierra Space Successfully Completes Critical Design Review for Missile Tracking Satellites in SDA Tranche 2 Kayhan Space Launches Free GPU-Accelerated Satellite Propagation Tool for Real-Time Visualization University of Alberta Contracts SFL Missions Inc. to Develop Small Satellite for Study of Space Radiation Impacts on Earth's Climate NASA Awards Solstar Space SBIR Contract to Develop Lunar Wi-Fi System NASA-Funded TRISH to Use HarmonEyes Eye-Tracking to Measure Astronaut Readiness for Space Exploration https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/557 https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/559 Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sometimes in science, when you try to answer one question it sparks even more questions. The CrowdScience inbox is a bulging example of that. We get tons of new questions every week and many of those are following up on episodes we've made. Sometimes you want us to go deeper into part of the answer, or sometimes a subject intrigues you so much that it inspires further questions about it. In this episode presenter Caroline Steel is on a mission to answer some of those questions. The CrowdScience episode How do fish survive in the deep ocean? led listener Ivor to wonder what sort of vision deep sea fish might have. On hand to answer that is Professor Lars Schmitz, Kravis Professor of Integrated Sciences: Biology, at Claremont McKenna College in the USA Sticking with vision, we also tackle a question inspired by the CrowdScience episode Do we all see the same colour? For years listener Catarina has wondered why her eyes appear to change colour. Professor Pirro Hysi, ophthalmologist at the University of Pittsburgh, sheds some light on that subject. In India, Rakesh listened to the CrowdScience episode Will the Earth ever lose its moon? and wondered about Jupiter's many moons. The European Space Agency's Ines Belgacem is working on a new mission to study Jupiter's moons. She explains which of the giant planet's ninety seven moons are ones for Rakesh to watch. We also hear how the episode Why can't my dog live as long as me? caught the attention of listener Lisa... and her cat. She had us falling in love with the long history of falling cats and the scientists who study them. Caroline is joined by Professor Greg Gbur, physicist at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte in the USA and author of Falling Felines and Fundamental Physics. Could this episode of follow up questions lead to an episode investigating the follow up questions to these follow up questions? Have a listen and, who knows, maybe you'll find yourself inspired to email crowdscience@bbc.co.uk Presenter: Caroline Steel Producer: Tom Bonnett Editor: Ben Motley(Photo: Innovation and new ideas lightbulb concept with Question Mark - stock photo Credit: Olemedia via Getty Images)
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In this episode of SpaceTime, we dive into the cosmos to uncover the secrets of the early universe, explore the potential for black hole atmospheres, and examine the intriguing history of habitability on Mars, alongside the launch of a new deep space antenna by the European Space Agency.Mysterious Red Dots in the Early UniverseAstronomers have identified a population of enigmatic red dots in the early universe, potentially representing exotic stellar atmospheres around ancient black holes. These findings, published in Astronomy and Astrophysics, could bridge the gap in understanding the rapid growth of supermassive black holes. The Webb Space Telescope's observations suggest these objects might be a new class of celestial body, challenging existing models of galaxy formation and offering insights into the origins of galaxies.Multiple Episodes of Habitability on MarsNASA's Perseverance rover has provided compelling evidence that Mars's Jezero Crater experienced multiple episodes of liquid water flooding, each capable of supporting life. By analysing geochemical data, scientists have identified various minerals that reveal a dynamic history of volcanic activity and water interactions, suggesting a complex aqueous past that could have fostered life on the Red Planet.European Space Agency's New Deep Space DishThe European Space Agency is set to inaugurate its latest Australian deep space antenna at the Norcia tracking station in Western Australia. This 35-metre parabolic dish will enhance ESA's deep space communications capabilities, supporting missions and ensuring robust data transmission from spacecraft exploring our solar system. The new facility complements ESA's existing network of antennas worldwide, reinforcing their commitment to deep space exploration.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesAstronomy and Astrophysicshttps://www.aanda.org/Journal of Geophysical Research Planetshttps://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/21699356European Space Agencyhttps://www.esa.int/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-space-astronomy--2458531/support.Mysterious Red Dots in the Early UniverseMultiple Episodes of Habitability on MarsEuropean Space Agency's New Deep Space Dish
In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we start with audio from Dick Durbin lableing his own party as a "party of murderers" all related to hate speech toward Charlie Kirk's murder. Also Disney is pulling ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" "indefinitely," Nexstar Media Group, which owns hundreds of television stations, announced earlier it would preempt Kimmel's show on its ABC affiliates starting Wednesday night "for the foreseeable future" and would replace it with other programming over his comments about alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson. Audio from the FCC Chair explaining why it's important for TV stations to serve the public intrest. Also the marketplace of ideas and listener/viewer habits, the left's attempt to sell you something that's untruthful, the Fed cuts interest rates, a massive asteroid nearly the size of a New York skyscraper will make a close approach, or pass, by Earth in the early hours of Sept. 18, according to scientists. But good news..NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) have confirmed it poses no immediate threat because updated measurements have ruled out a collision and the asteroid has now been taken off the risk table (whew). Also Cracker Barrel's 4th quarter numbers as they quckly revert back to their longtime sucessful business model and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pack your cosmic suitcase. This week on Planetary Radio, host Sarah Al-Ahmed is joined by Mark McCaughrean, astronomer, science communicator, and former Senior Advisor for Science & Exploration at the European Space Agency, to talk about his new book, “111 Places in Space That You Must Not Miss.” Part of the popular “111 Places” travel series, the book transforms the guidebook format into a tour across the Solar System and beyond, from Apollo landing sites on the Moon to Europa’s hidden oceans, and even the afterglow of the Big Bang. Mark shares highlights from the book, stories from his career on missions like Hubble, Rosetta, and the James Webb Space Telescope, and reflections on how science and imagination come together to inspire exploration. And in this week’s What’s Up, Planetary Society Chief Scientist Bruce Betts joins Sarah to talk about his brand-new children’s books, “The Size of Space” and “Are We Alone?,” part of our growing series with Lerner Publishing Group. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-111-places-in-spaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL spacecraft delays docking with the International Space Station (ISS). PLD Space has been selected by the European Space Research and Technology Centre, part of the European Space Agency (ESA), for its first Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) contract. The Space Data Association (SDA) has selected GMV to develop its next generation safety of flight system, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Torsten Kriening and Yvette Gonzalez from SpaceWatch.Global share the latest from World Space Business Week in Paris. Selected Reading NASA, Northrop Grumman Assessing Cygnus XL Engine Burn Plan PLD Space secures its first GNC contract with ESA to develop a new hybrid navigation system SDA Selects GMV to Deliver Next Generation Safety of Spaceflight System BlackSky Wins NGA Luno A Delivery Order for AI-Enabled Change Detection Anduril and Impulse Space Expand Partnership to Conduct RPO Mission Demonstration in GEO Russia developing Starlink rival at 'rapid pace,' space chief says- Reuters Astro Digital Signs Power Purchase Agreement with Star Catcher to “Plug Into” Space's First Power Grid Maxar Partners with Ecopia AI to Launch Vivid Features, Powering Dynamic Vector Maps of Every Place on Earth IonQ Completes Acquisition of Oxford Ionics, Rapidly Accelerating Its Quantum Computing Roadmap IonQ Announces Intent to Acquire Vector Atomic, Expanding Into Quantum Sensing and Strengthening Its Quantum Technology Portfolio Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The European Space Agency's (ESA's) Director General (DG) Josef Aschbacher delivered the opening remarks at the ‘General Assembly Defence, Space and Cybersecurity'. Satlink is partnering with Rivada Space Networks to provide a network with the necessary security and performance to support Spanish enterprises and Defense Forces. Armada AI and Sophia Space have launched a fully integrated Earth-to-space scalable compute infrastructure platform, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Elysia Segal brings us the Space Traffic Report from NASASpaceflight.com. Selected Reading ESA Director General's opening remarks at the General Assembly on Defence, Space & Cybersecurity Satlink Partners with Rivada for Next Generation Defense Connectivity Armada and Sophia Space Unveil First-Of-Its-Kind, Fully Integrated Earth-to-Space Edge AI Platform Slingshot LinkedIn Post Redwire Establishes Rapid Capabilities Facility in Albuquerque to Advance Space-Based Defense Systems ReOrbit, a Leading Provider of Sovereign Satellites and Connected Systems, Expands into the United Kingdom DSEI Takeaways: Space and Cyber and the Invisible Front Line Intellian and Eutelsat Developing Ultra-Portable Military-Grade LEO Manpack Terminal Planet Releases First Light Image From Pelican-3; Multiple Pelican Launches Slated for the Next Year Telekom Srbija Expands and Extends Partnership with SES Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sponsor Details:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you with the support of Insta360. Capture your adventures with their latest game-changer, the GOUltra. For a special SpaceTime listener offer, visit store.insta360.com and use the promo code SPACETIME at checkout. Help support SpaceTime and get a great deal. Win/win!In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover groundbreaking discoveries in planetary science and solar physics, including the remnants of ancient asteroids on Mars, the recovery of the Mother's Day meteorite, and new insights into solar energetic particles.Asteroid Remnants Found in Martian MantleA new study reveals that fragments from ancient asteroids, which significantly impacted Mars around 4.5 billion years ago, are now trapped within the planet's mantle. Data from NASA's Mars Insight lander has provided unprecedented insights into the Martian interior, showing that these remnants, some up to four kilometres wide, offer a unique glimpse into Mars' geological history. The findings suggest a sluggish evolution of the Martian mantle, contrasting sharply with Earth's dynamic tectonic processes.Mother's Day Meteorite DiscoveryIn an exciting expedition, scientists from Curtin University have successfully recovered a meteorite that lit up the skies over Western Australia on Mother's Day. Using the Desert Fireball Network, researchers pinpointed the meteor's landing site and undertook a challenging journey to retrieve samples. Preliminary analysis indicates that the meteorite is an ordinary chondrite, providing valuable insights into its origins and the solar system's history.Tracing Super Fast Electrons from the SunAstronomers have identified two distinct origins for energetic particles emitted by the Sun, thanks to observations from the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter mission. The research highlights the difference between solar energetic electrons linked to solar flares and those associated with coronal mass ejections. Understanding these two types of solar energetic particles is crucial for predicting space weather and protecting satellites and astronauts from radiation hazards.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesNASAhttps://www.nasa.gov/Curtin Universityhttps://www.curtin.edu.au/European Space Agencyhttps://www.esa.int/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-space-astronomy--2458531/support.
John Batchelor 09-03 segment 11.mp3 Guest: Bob Zimmerman who keeps the website Behind the Black. New Discoveries in Space and Planetary Science Bob Zimmerman highlights new solar research using the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter probe, improving predictions of solar events that impact Earth's technology. He discusses the uniqueness of stars, Juice's Venus flyby en route to Jupiter, and Mars' chaotic mantle structure. Zimmermanemphasizes Mars' ample near-surface ice, making it attractive for colonization, and presents an exoplanet found in an accretion disc, challenging planetary formation theories. 1957
SHOW SCHEDULE 9-3-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Beijing, watching the trio of Xi, Putin and Kim review the display of offensive weapons and offensive battalions. FIRST HOUR 9-915 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 1.mp3 Guest: Colonel Jeff McCausland, United States Army retired artilleryman, CBS News, Dickinson College visiting professor, and Diamond 6 Leadership and Strategy CEO. Global Geopolitics and Military Displays Colonel Jeff McCausland discusses a Beijing military parade featuring Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un, and Vladimir Putin, interpreting it as a message of strength and innovation, not peace, while downplaying the US role in WWII. He also covers the static battle lines in Ukraine, European proposals for a military force, and US involvement in Middle East conflicts in Yemen and Gaza, noting a tactical agreement with the Houthis. 915-930 : John Batchelor 09-03 segment 2.mp3 Guest: Colonel Jeff McCausland, United States Army retired artilleryman, CBS News, Dickinson College visiting professor, and Diamond 6 Leadership and Strategy CEO. Pentagon's Evolving Mission and Global Order Colonel Jeff McCausland discusses the new national military strategy emphasizing homeland defense as the primary mission for the Department of Defense, shifting from an international "cop on the beat" role to a domestic one. This is reflected in increased border forces and Caribbean operations. McCausland also touches on China's ambition to establish a new global order, returning to its perceived historical position as a superpower, utilizing organizations like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.930-945 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 3.mp3 Guest: John Cochrane at the Hoover Institution. Federal Reserve Independence and Financial Regulation John Cochrane explores the complex debate on whether financial regulation should be integrated with or separated from monetary policy and less independent of Congress. He raises concerns about the Fed's independence, its failure to foresee the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and the "too big to fail" phenomenon. Cochrane also discusses the risks of the Fed monetizing debt, its stance on stablecoins, and how its actions influence fiscal policy. 945-1000 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 4.mp3 Guest: John Cochrane of the Hoover Institution. Reforming the Federal Reserve's Role John Cochrane addresses proposals to reorganize the Federal Reserve, questioning whether it should become more political or have its scope narrowed to monetary policy, his preferred option. He criticizes the Fed'spandemic response, specifically its decision to print trillions of dollars for deficits, which he argues was a choice leading to the 2022 inflation. Cochrane also examines the wisdom of Quantitative Easing (QE), suggesting it had limited economic impact but expanded the Fed's political influence. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 5.mp3 Guests: Gordon Chang and General Blaine Holt, US Air Force General, retired. China's Historical Revisionism and Autocratic Alliances Gordon Chang and General Blaine Holtdiscuss China's military parade, led by Xi Jinping, which falsely claims Chinese victory over Japan in WWII, omitting the US and Allied contributions. Holt views the parade as theater for a crumbling Belt and Road Initiative, not a united front. They note India's absence from the parade due to animosity with China. Despite appearances, Putin and Kim Jong-un also have underlying animosity towards Xi Jinping, making their alliance one of expediency, not unity.1015-1030 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 6.mp3 Guests: Gordon Chang and Peter Huessy, President of Geostrategic Analysis, a fellow at the National Institute for Deterrent Studies. China's Nuclear Ambitions and Arms Control Challenges Peter Huessy describes China's nuclear weapons as tools for coercion and hegemonic goals, a stark contrast to the US view of deterrence. He notes China's rapid nuclear buildup, exceeding Soviet Union rates during the Cold War. Huessy and Gordon Chang discuss the imminent expiration of the New Start treaty with Russia and the absence of arms control talks with China, which has historically aided proliferation. This signals a "brave new world" with zero legal restraint on nuclear weapons.1030-1045 : John Batchelor 09-03 segment 7.mp3 Guests: Gordon Chang and Captain James Fanell, United States Navy retired, intelligence officer for the Seventh Fleet and for the Indo-Pacific Theater. Pacific Tensions: Philippines, China, and US Naval Strategy Captain James Fanell and Gordon Chang analyze China's strategic ambition to subjugate the Philippines, building militarized islands in the South China Sea. Fanell highlights Scarborough Shoal as a critical "cork in the bottle," potentially used by China as a military base. He notes the Philippines' new forward operating base with anti-ship missiles in the Bashi Channel as a counter. Fanell suggests a reinvigorated US Navymorale and a shift in the Pentagon's approach to deter China.1045-1100 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 8.mp3 Guests: Gordon Chang and Rebecca Grant, Vice President of the Lexington Institute. Venezuela, Guyana, and US Deterrence in the Caribbean Rebecca Grant discusses Guyana'sburgeoning oil wealth and Venezuela's threatening territorial claims under Maduro, who also opposes democracy. She and Gordon Chang analyze a significant US Navy presence off Venezuela's coast, including destroyers and a Marine Expeditionary Unit, as a strong deterrent against Maduro's actions and his alliances with Russia and China. Grantindicates improving morale and combat readiness within the US Navy, emphasizing its vital role in global operations. THIRD HOUR John Batchelor 09-03 segment 9.mp3 Guest: Brett Arends of Market Watch (Return on Investment). Bond Market Anxiety and Federal Reserve Pressures Brett Arends explains the bond market's current unhappiness stems from unsustainable national debt and uncertainty surrounding President Trump's tariffs. He clarifies that the Fedcontrols short-term rates, while the bond market sets long-term rates. Arends warns that Trump's pressure on the Fed to cut short-term rates could paradoxically cause long-term rates, including mortgage rates, to rise, hurting the economy and exacerbating market nervousness. He emphasizes the need for fiscal sustainability. 1100-1115 : John Batchelor 09-03 segment 9.mp3 Guest: Brett Arends of Market Watch (Return on Investment). Bond Market Anxiety and Federal Reserve Pressures Brett Arends explains the bond market's current unhappiness stems from unsustainable national debt and uncertainty surrounding President Trump's tariffs. He clarifies that the Fedcontrols short-term rates, while the bond market sets long-term rates. Arends warns that Trump's pressure on the Fed to cut short-term rates could paradoxically cause long-term rates, including mortgage rates, to rise, hurting the economy and exacerbating market nervousness. He emphasizes the need for fiscal sustainability. 1115-1130 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 10.mp3 Guest: Brett Arends of Market Watch. Addressing Bond Market Turmoil Brett Arends explains that the troubled bond market stems from unsustainable national debt and recent court rulings questioning President Trump's tariffs. He advises Donald Trump to support Federal Reserve independence, abandon attacks on Jerome Powell and Lisa Cook, and work with Congress on tariffs to ensure fiscal sustainability and calm market anxieties. Arends notes that gold's all-time high reflects a lack of market confidence.1130-1145 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 11.mp3 Guest: Bob Zimmerman who keeps the website Behind the Black. New Discoveries in Space and Planetary Science Bob Zimmerman highlights new solar research using the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter probe, improving predictions of solar events that impact Earth's technology. He discusses the uniqueness of stars, Juice's Venus flyby en route to Jupiter, and Mars' chaotic mantle structure. Zimmermanemphasizes Mars' ample near-surface ice, making it attractive for colonization, and presents an exoplanet found in an accretion disc, challenging planetary formation theories.1145-1200 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 12.mp3 Guest: Bob Zimmerman who keeps the website Behind the Black. NASA Unionization and SpaceX Milestones Bob Zimmerman addresses the recent executive order by President Trumpeliminating unions at NASA and other agencies, arguing that government unions are inefficient and costly. He then praises SpaceX's achievements, including a Falcon 9 first stage completing its 30th flight—a new reuse record. Zimmerman notes SpaceX is significantly reducing launch costs and enabling new space technologies like Starlink, also mentioning the reuse of a Starship super heavy booster. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 13.mp3 Guest: Simon Constable writing for The Wall Street Journal and other distinguished publications. European Politics, Commodities, and Digital Identity Debates Simon Constable reports on pleasant weather in the South of France and seasonal produce. He reviews commodity prices, noting gold's all-time high, coffee's surge, and orange juice's decline. Constable discusses political crises in France, with President Macronfacing a no-confidence vote, and the UK, where Keir Starmer struggles with spending cuts and migration. He advocates for digital national ID cards as the only reasonable solution to migration.1215-1230 : John Batchelor 09-03 segment 14.mp3 Guest: Simon Constable writing for The Wall Street Journal and other distinguished publications. The Rise of AI in Romance Simon Constable shares surprising polling data from the Kinsey Institute on romantic engagement with AI. He reveals that 16% of single adult Americans romantically interact with AI, with Gen Z being the most likely cohort at 33%. Furthermore, 44% of single Americans dating AI believe emotional support from an AI partner is superior to human support, highlighting a stark generational shift in romantic relationships.1230-1245 John Batchelor 09-03 segment 15.mp3 Guest: Janatyn Sayeh from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Iran's Nuclear Dilemma and Regional Threats Janatyn Sayeh discusses the looming snapback mechanism of the 2015 JCPOA, which could reinstate UN sanctions on Iran if it fails to comply with demands. Iran's non-compliance has its currency hitting new lows, yet Tehran threatens regional war and exiting the NPT if sanctions return. Sayeh notes Iran seeks rearmament, primarily from China, with Belarus and North Korea acting as potential intermediaries for Russian weapons.1245-100 AM John Batchelor 09-03 segment 16.mp3 Guest: Ivana Stradner from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. Autocracy and Protests in the Western Balkans Ivana Stradner reports on mass protests in Belgrade demanding snap elections following a fatal accident and criticizing President Alexander Vučić's autocratic regime, which she likens to "Belarus 2.0". Vučić is accused of corruption and suppressing free media, while fostering close military and economic ties with China and Russia to maintain power and "blackmail" the West. Stradner expresses concern over the repression against Serbian people.
SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News
In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore the latest developments in space exploration, including the European Space Agency's Juice mission, NASA's Psyche spacecraft, and groundbreaking advancements in lunar resource utilization.Juice Mission Back on TrackThe European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, Juice, is set for a critical flyby of Venus after overcoming a communications anomaly that temporarily severed contact with Earth. Engineers successfully restored communication with the spacecraft, which is now on its way to study Jupiter's Galilean moons—Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa—believed to harbor subsurface oceans that may support extraterrestrial life. The flyby will assist Juice in gaining the necessary speed for its journey to Jupiter, scheduled for arrival in 2031.Psyche Spacecraft CalibrationNASA's Psyche spacecraft, launched in 2023, has successfully calibrated its onboard cameras as it journeys toward the metal-rich asteroid of the same name. The spacecraft aims to unlock the secrets of planetary cores and will utilize its cameras to capture images of Psyche's surface when it arrives in 2029. The calibration process includes imaging Earth and Mars to ensure the instruments perform optimally for their scientific objectives.Creating Resources from Moon DustIn a significant breakthrough, scientists have developed a method to produce water, oxygen, and methane fuel using lunar regolith, sunlight, and carbon dioxide from astronauts' breath. This innovation could drastically reduce the cost of transporting supplies from Earth to the Moon, paving the way for sustainable lunar bases and expanded space exploration capabilities.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesEuropean Space Agencyhttps://www.esa.int/NASAhttps://www.nasa.gov/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-space-astronomy--2458531/support.Juice Mission Back on TrackPsyche Spacecraft CalibrationCreating Resources from Moon Dust