Podcasts about Hayabusa2

Gli speaker di questo episodio Veronica Remondini, Riccardo Rossi News Problemi di navigazione per Hayabusa2 e Psyche [Link] [Link] L'assemblaggio di PLATO procede secondo programma [Link] Rubriche Le storie di Nonno Apollo: Che fine ha fatto Iridium? Link della settimana Due video da Fram2 [Link] Catch the Iridium [Link] AstronauticAgenda Versione a griglia, Google Calendar e Timeline La puntata su YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9VBxHHdbWE Sigle e musiche di accompagnamento Sigla iniziale: DHDMusic - We Are One Team (https://www.jamendo.com/track/1862657/we-are-one-team) Sigla finale: Sound Creator - New Electric Waves - Neon World (https://www.jamendo.com/track/1908978/new-electric-waves-neon-world)

The United States Space Force releases its Warfighting Framework. Northrop Grumman launches a Minotaur 4 rocket from Vandenberg for an NRO mission. L3Harris Technologies has completed a $125 million expansion at its space manufacturing facility in Indiana, 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 Joshua Western, CEO and Co-founder of Space Forge. You can connect with Josh on LinkedIn, and learn more about Space Forge on their website. Selected Reading SPACE WARFIGHTING Northrop Grumman launches first Minotaur 4 rocket from Vandenberg in 14 years – Spaceflight Now L3Harris Expands Indiana Facility to Support America's Golden Dome NASA Sees Progress on Blue Origin's Orbital Reef Design Development $26 million approved by Texas Space Commission for SEARF grant awards Glitch forces Japan's asteroid-sampling Hayabusa2 probe into protective 'safe mode' in deep space Where to see the Lyrid meteor shower 2025. Top viewing tips- Space T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. 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

SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 26The Astronomy, Space and Science News PodcastAsteroid Ryugu's Salty Secrets, Solar Orbiter's Venus Encounter, and NASA's Lunar Resource ExplorationIn this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into the recent findings from the asteroid Richie, where scientists have discovered evidence of salt minerals, hinting at the presence of saline water in the outer solar system. This exciting revelation parallels previous discoveries from asteroid Bennu and enhances our understanding of the chemical history of these celestial bodies.Europe's Solar Orbiter and VenusWe also explore the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter spacecraft as it prepares for a close flyby of Venus. This maneuver will allow the spacecraft to adjust its orbit significantly, enabling unprecedented observations of the Sun's polar regions, which have remained elusive from Earth. The encounter will provide critical data to improve our understanding of solar activity and its impact on space weather.NASA's Polar Ice ExperimentAdditionally, we discuss NASA's Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment (PRIME 1), which aims to analyze the Moon's subsurface for potential resources. This mission is pivotal for future manned lunar explorations under the Artemis program, as it seeks to identify local resources that can support sustained human presence on the Moon.00:00 Space Time Series 28 Episode 26 for broadcast on 28 February 202500:49 Evidence of salt minerals in Richie samples06:30 Implications for understanding outer solar system water12:15 Solar Orbiter's close encounter with Venus18:00 The significance of observing the Sun's polar regions22:45 NASA's PRIME 1 mission and lunar resource exploration27:00 Overview of recent findings on night owls and diabetes30:15 The impact of glacier melting and climate changewww.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com

Space Nuts Episode: Ryugu's Microbial Mystery, Martian Moon Origins, and Galactic CollisionsJoin Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they explore the latest cosmic revelations. From unexpected microbial contamination of Richie asteroid samples to a groundbreaking theory on the formation of Mars's moons, and the first results from a new instrument on the William Herschel Telescope, this episode is packed with stellar insights and astronomical wonders.Episode Highlights:- Richie Asteroid Contamination: Delve into the challenges of keeping extraterrestrial samples free from Earth's microbes. Despite stringent sterilisation efforts, Richie samples returned by Hayabusa2 show signs of terrestrial contamination, raising questions about planetary protection protocols.- Martian Moons' New Origin Theory: Discover a fresh perspective on how Phobos and Deimos may have formed. A new model suggests that these moons originated from debris of an asteroid that broke apart due to Mars's gravitational forces, offering an alternative to previous impact and capture theories.- Galactic Collisions Unveiled: Explore the first findings from the WEAVE instrument on the William Herschel Telescope. By studying Stefan's Quintet, astronomers reveal the staggering speeds of shock waves from colliding galaxies, shedding light on cosmic interactions and future Milky Way-Andromeda collision scenarios.For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on facebook, X, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com.Become a supporter of this podcast for extended commercial-free episodes and more. Visit our Support page for options: spacenutspodcast.com/aboutStay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.00:00 - Andrew Dunkley: Coming up on this edition of Space Nuts01:15 - This episode will be officially released two days after your 800th birthday02:29 - Justin Jackson says Ryugu samples show effort to keep them clean has failed12:12 - If that can happen in a room that's designed not to allow it12:47 - New theory put forward about origin of moon's phobos and Deimos21:22 - Andrew Dunkley says spherical potatoes could be useful in space missions22:46 - Fred looks at an instrument connected to the William Herschel telescope26:45 - Professor Gavin Dalton has been working on the William Herschel Telescope31:30 - We've got similar collision speeds as Andromeda.✍️ Episode ReferencesImperial College London[imperial.ac.uk](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/)Meteoritics and Planetary Science Journal[wiley.com](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/19455100)phys.org[phys.org](https://phys.org/)Durham University[durham.ac.uk](https://www.dur.ac.uk/)NASA Spaceflight[nasaspaceflight.com](https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/)JAXA (Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency)[jaxa.jp](https://www.jaxa.jp/)William Herschel Telescope[ing.iac.es](http://www.ing.iac.es/astronomy/telescopes/wht/)Isaac Newton Group of Telescopes[ing.iac.es](http://www.ing.iac.es/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.

Científicos hallan microbios terrestres en muestra del asteroide Ryugu pese a estrictos controles espaciales  Un equipo de científicos del Imperial College London, en colaboración con JAXA (Agencia Japonesa de Exploración Aeroespacial), analizó una muestra del asteroide Ryugu recolectada por la misión Hayabusa2.https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBrDzl8SGZPqusIkYoIL3LbVOW7wvq_RD&si=28gNAMIfiOgmkEeBDurante el análisis en noviembre de 2024, encontraron microorganismos terrestres que habían colonizado la muestra a pesar de haber sido transportada bajo controles estrictos para evitar contaminación. La muestra, obtenida en 2020 y conservada en nitrógeno, fue manipulada con herramientas esterilizadas y abierta en una sala limpia. Sin embargo, una semana después de exponerla al aire, los investigadores observaron bacterias proliferando en su superficie, creciendo de 11 a 147 microorganismos en pocos días. Este resultado pone de relieve la capacidad de la vida terrestre para adaptarse incluso a materiales extraterrestres.  Microbios invaden una muestra cuidadosamente protegida  La muestra en cuestión proviene del asteroide Ryugu, un cuerpo rocoso rico en carbono de 900 metros de diámetro. La misión Hayabusa2, lanzada por JAXA en 2014, recolectó 5.4 gramos de material del asteroide en 2019 y lo trajo de vuelta a la Tierra en diciembre de 2020. Los fragmentos fueron procesados bajo medidas de seguridad excepcionales: se abrieron en un ambiente de nitrógeno en una sala clase 10,000, donde la cantidad de partículas contaminantes se minimiza a niveles extremos. Posteriormente, fueron almacenados en cápsulas selladas y enviados a distintos laboratorios en todo el mundo. Una de estas muestras llegó al Imperial College London, donde fue incrustada en resina para análisis bajo un microscopio de electrones, revelando la inesperada presencia de filamentos orgánicos compatibles con bacterias terrestres.  El equipo liderado por el profesor Matthew Genge detectó que estos microbios no estaban presentes inicialmente en el material, según análisis previos con tomografía computarizada de rayos X. No fue hasta que la muestra estuvo en contacto con el aire terrestre que se registró el crecimiento de microorganismos. En solo una semana, se detectaron 11 colonias de microbios en la superficie de la muestra, cifra que se incrementó a 147 en los días siguientes. Los investigadores concluyeron que los microorganismos se originaron en la atmósfera terrestre y proliferaron utilizando compuestos orgánicos del material extraterrestre. Este evento muestra las limitaciones de las actuales medidas de descontaminación en misiones espaciales, dado que incluso un ambiente altamente controlado no pudo evitar la infiltración de vida microscópica terrestre.  Los investigadores subrayaron que este tipo de contaminación puede complicar futuros análisis de materiales extraterrestres y sugirieron fortalecer las medidas de descontaminación en misiones de recolección. Mientras tanto, la presencia de microbios en la muestra pone de manifiesto la capacidad de las bacterias terrestres para sobrevivir en condiciones extremas y aprovechar recursos ajenos. JAXA y otras agencias espaciales, como NASA, ya emplean protocolos estrictos, pero este incidente podría impulsar desarrollos tecnológicos más avanzados para proteger la integridad de las muestras. Por ahora, el equipo del Imperial College London sigue estudiando otras muestras de Ryugu y Bennu, con la esperanza de que estén libres de contaminación terrestre.  El hallazgo no significa que el asteroide Ryugu albergue vida, pero destaca la adaptabilidad de los microbios terrestres. Misiones futuras, como las enfocadas en Marte, enfrentarán retos similares, ya que cualquier contaminación cruzada podría complicar la identificación de posibles formas de vida extraterrestre. Este caso también recuerda que muchas especies de microbios en la Tierra han demostrado ser resistentes incluso a ambientes extremos, como los utilizados en las salas limpias para la manipulación de materiales espaciales.  También podría interesarte: Japón en la Luna https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw00pgjFCWMLa contaminación de la muestra del asteroide Ryugu por microorganismos terrestres plantea importantes retos para las misiones espaciales y futuras investigaciones sobre vida extraterrestre. ¿Cómo pueden garantizar las agencias espaciales la pureza de sus hallazgos?Déjanos tus comentarios y sigue nuestro pódcast en Spotify  

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E218Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have an exciting lineup of stories, from NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft's triumphant return to full operations, to astronauts celebrating Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station, and updates on SpaceX's Starship program. We'll also dive into intriguing new findings from asteroid Ryugu samples and explore China's latest achievements in space. Stay tuned for all these stories and more.Highlights:- Voyager 1's Communication Comeback: Discover how NASA engineers successfully restored Voyager 1's operations after a communication disruption, highlighting the spacecraft's incredible durability and the dedication of the mission team.- Thanksgiving in Space: Learn how astronauts aboard the International Space Station celebrated Thanksgiving with a unique feast and shared messages of gratitude, bridging the gap between Earth and space.- SpaceX's Starship Progress: Get the latest on SpaceX's Starship program following Flight 6, with insights into post-launch inspections and preparations for the upcoming Flight 7.- Asteroid Ryugu's Microbial Findings: Explore the fascinating discovery of Earth-based microorganisms on asteroid Richie samples, shedding light on planetary protection challenges and the adaptability of terrestrial life.- China's Space Milestones: Uncover China's recent achievements, including the return of the Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft and the launch of advanced mapping satellites, enhancing their space infrastructure.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Sign up for our free Daily newsletter and explore our newsfeed for the latest developments in space exploration and Astronomy. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, Tumblr, YouTubeMusic, and TikTok. Connect with fellow space enthusiasts and share your thoughts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support. For more support options visit https://www.spacenutspodcast.com/about✍️ Episode ReferencesNASA Voyager 1[NASA Voyager 1](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/voyager/index.html)International Space Station[International Space Station](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html)SpaceX Starship[SpaceX Starship](https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/starship/)Asteroid Richie[Asteroid Ryugu](https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/asteroids-comets-and-meteors/asteroids/ryugu/in-depth/)5--- Hayabusa2 spacecraft[Hayabusa2](http://www.hayabusa2.jaxa.jp/en/)Imperial College London[Imperial College London](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/)Tianzhou spacecraft[Tianzhou spacecraft](https://www.space.com/china-tianzhou-cargo-spacecraft)Long March 2C rocket[Long March 2C](https://www.space.com/long-march-2c-rocket)Siwei Gaojing satellites[Siwei Gaojing satellites](https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_launches_Siwei_Gaojing_satellites_999.html)Astronomy Daily website[Astronomy Daily](https://astronomydaily.io)

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 138*Discovery of the Outer Solar System's Magnetic FieldScientists have discovered evidence of an ancient magnetic field at the far reaches of our solar system. Research published in AGU Advances, based on 4.6 billion-year-old grain samples from the asteroid Richie, suggests the presence of a weak magnetic field during the formation of the outer solar system. This field, although weak, could have been instrumental in the formation of the outer planets, including Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The findings provide new insights into the magnetic influences shaping our solar system.*Southern Launch Gets Green Light for Orbital MissionsSouthern Launch has received federal and state government approval for its Whalers Way orbital launch complex in South Australia. The site is poised to support up to 42 orbital rocket launches annually, with plans for multiple launch pads and comprehensive tracking facilities. This development marks a significant step forward for Australia's growing Space industry.*Axiom Unveils New Lunar Spacesuits for NASAAxiom Space has revealed the new spacesuits for NASA's Artemis 3 mission, set for a lunar landing in 2026. Designed to withstand the harsh lunar environment, these suits feature improved mobility and dust resistance. The new design includes interchangeable segments to accommodate various body types, reflecting advancements in spacesuit technology since the Apollo era.The Science RobertA study has identified a decline in low-pressure weather systems, crucial for rainfall in southern Australia, since the mid-20th century. Meanwhile, the largest study of brain volume to date has found genetic links between ADHD and Parkinson's disease. In wildlife news, taming wild elephant calves has been shown to increase stress levels, potentially affecting their health. Finally, the paranormal world is abuzz with sightings of Robin Hood's ghost in Sherwood Forest, though sceptics remain unconvinced.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com

Space Nuts Episode 469: Ryugu Revelations and Celestial MysteriesJoin Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this enthralling episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into the latest astronomical discoveries and cosmic stories. From the secrets of asteroid Ryugu to the mysterious demise of the Arecibo Observatory, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and stellar discussions.Episode Highlights:- Ryugu's Magnetic Mysteries: Uncover new findings from the Ryugu asteroid samples, revealing insights into the magnetic fields of the outer solar system. Explore how these discoveries might reshape our understanding of planetary formation and the solar nebula.- Arecibo's Tragic End: Learn about the sad fate of the iconic Arecibo Observatory and the invisible issues that led to its collapse. Discover the plans for transforming this historic site into an education centre for future generations.- Venusian Impact Crater Discovery: Dive into the intriguing discovery of a massive impact crater on Venus, revealing unexpected similarities with ice moons like Callisto and Europa. Delve into the theories that suggest a past where Venus had a lava-covered surface.For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on facebook, X, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts/support.Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.00:00 - This is Space Nuts. Thank you for joining us00:35 - Professor Fred Watson discusses Venus on this episode of space nuts02:45 - Russia put 53 satellites into orbit in one launch the other day05:17 - Scientists have found no sign of a preserved magnetic field in Ryugu samples14:36 - Andrew Dunkley with Professor Fred Watson studying Ryugu asteroid sample15:21 - The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico collapsed in 202023:13 - National Science foundation says the building will be turned into an education centre24:37 - Fred Call says Venus' craters are much younger than similar craters elsewhere32:53 - Yes. Isn't that amazing? That's really big pickup. Indeed. Um, Fred mentioned it. Yeah.33:03 - Please leave a review if you listen to us through whatever platform33:56 - All right, so, yeah, Fred Watson, astronomer at large

From October 30, 2020. Today's top story brings us 39 new gravitational wave detections of black holes and neutron stars, courtesy of the LIGO and VIRGO detectors. Also, it's Titan's turn for interesting molecules in the atmosphere, and researchers examined impact craters to see what might lie beneath Titan's surface. Plus, Hayabusa2's impact on Ryugu and an updated origin story for Jupiter and Saturn.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

En el episodio 1546 del pódcast El Siglo 21 es Hoy, exploramos el fascinante problema de los tres cuerpos, un desafío matemático y físico que ha influido tanto en la ciencia real como en la literatura de ciencia ficción.Hablamos de las misiones espaciales Voyager, Rosetta y Hayabusa2, y cómo estas han utilizado el conocimiento gravitacional para explorar el universo. Además, analizamos la adaptación de El Problema de los Tres Cuerpos de Liu Cixin, tanto en la serie china de 2023 como en la versión de Netflix que comenzó en 2024.Ciencia, ficción y tecnología se mezclan en este episodio lleno de curiosidades y descubrimientos. ¡Un viaje imperdible para los amantes del espacio y la ciencia ficción!Capítulos y fuentes: 00:00:00 Episodio 154600:07:31 Tiángulo de gravedades: Tu comentario00:10:53 Atracción de dos cuerpos00:16:39 Alfa Centauri00:25:43 18 variables00:29:33 Newton y los dos cuerpos00:33:42 Poincaré00:39:39 Teoría del caos00:44:04 Voyager00:49:13 Planetas alineados: Gran Tour00:57:14 El Punto Mágico de Lagrange01:05:45 Rosetta y el cometa01:13:39 Halcón Peregrino 201:15:20 Neptuno y Plutón01:25:15 Liu Cixin01:30:05 Netflix01:32:43 Viki: Tres cuerpos01:35:52 FinalConviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/el-siglo-21-es-hoy--880846/support.

En el episodio 1546 del pódcast El Siglo 21 es Hoy, exploramos el fascinante problema de los tres cuerpos, un desafío matemático y físico que ha influido tanto en la ciencia real como en la literatura de ciencia ficción.Hablamos de las misiones espaciales Voyager, Rosetta y Hayabusa2, y cómo estas han utilizado el conocimiento gravitacional para explorar el universo. Además, analizamos la adaptación de El Problema de los Tres Cuerpos de Liu Cixin, tanto en la serie china de 2023 como en la versión de Netflix que comenzó en 2024.Ciencia, ficción y tecnología se mezclan en este episodio lleno de curiosidades y descubrimientos. ¡Un viaje imperdible para los amantes del espacio y la ciencia ficción!Capítulos y fuentes: 00:00:00 Episodio 154600:07:31 Tiángulo de gravedades: Tu comentario00:10:53 Atracción de dos cuerpos00:16:39 Alfa Centauri00:25:43 18 variables00:29:33 Newton y los dos cuerpos00:33:42 Poincaré00:39:39 Teoría del caos00:44:04 Voyager00:49:13 Planetas alineados: Gran Tour00:57:14 El Punto Mágico de Lagrange01:05:45 Rosetta y el cometa01:13:39 Halcón Peregrino 201:15:20 Neptuno y Plutón01:25:15 Liu Cixin01:30:05 Netflix01:32:43 Viki: Tres cuerpos01:35:52 FinalConviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/el-siglo-21-es-hoy--880846/support.

En el episodio 1546 del pódcast El Siglo 21 es Hoy, exploramos el fascinante problema de los tres cuerpos, un desafío matemático y físico que ha influido tanto en la ciencia real como en la literatura de ciencia ficción.Hablamos de las misiones espaciales Voyager, Rosetta y Hayabusa2, y cómo estas han utilizado el conocimiento gravitacional para explorar el universo. Además, analizamos la adaptación de El Problema de los Tres Cuerpos de Liu Cixin, tanto en la serie china de 2023 como en la versión de Netflix que comenzó en 2024.Ciencia, ficción y tecnología se mezclan en este episodio lleno de curiosidades y descubrimientos. ¡Un viaje imperdible para los amantes del espacio y la ciencia ficción!Capítulos y fuentes: 00:00:00 Episodio 154600:07:31 Tiángulo de gravedades: Tu comentario00:10:53 Atracción de dos cuerpos00:16:39 Alfa Centauri00:25:43 18 variables00:29:33 Newton y los dos cuerpos00:33:42 Poincaré00:39:39 Teoría del caos00:44:04 Voyager00:49:13 Planetas alineados: Gran Tour00:57:14 El Punto Mágico de Lagrange01:05:45 Rosetta y el cometa01:13:39 Halcón Peregrino 201:15:20 Neptuno y Plutón01:25:15 Liu Cixin01:30:05 Netflix01:32:43 Viki: Tres cuerpos01:35:52 FinalConviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/el-siglo-21-es-hoy--880846/support.

We welcomed back Dr. Harold Connolly to discus the latest with Osiris REx, Hayabusa2, the asteroid Ryugu, their respective sample return findings and more. Read the full summary for this program at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

#JAXA: #NASA: #RYUGU: #Bestof2023:: Early results from #Hayabusa2 sample return. from carbonaceous chondrite asteroid. Harold Connolly, NSA. David Livingston, SpaceShow.com https://www.space.com/asteroid-ryugu-building-blocks-life 1882 From the earth to the Moon, Jules Verne

A investigadora portuguesa Zita Martins vai liderar o grupo da Agência Espacial Europeia para o aconselhamento sobre ciência e exploração do Sistema Solar (Solar System Exploration Working Group - SSEWG). A astrobióloga será a primeira portuguesa a ocupar o cargo, uma função que vai exercer ao longo de três anos, a começar em Janeiro de 2024. A investigadora portuguesa Zita Martins vai liderar o grupo da Agência Espacial Europeia para o aconselhamento sobre ciência e exploração do Sistema Solar (Solar System Exploration Working Group - SSEWG). A astrobióloga será a primeira portuguesa a ocupar o cargo, uma função que vai exercer ao longo de três anos, a começar em Janeiro de 2024.Em entrevista à RFI, Zita Martins explicou que este “grupo de aconselhamento” terá como objectivo “discutir missões espaciais presentes e ver como é que essas missões espaciais estão a decorrer.” Um convite que a cientista aceitou “com muito gosto” e “muita honra para desempenhar esta função.”“Vamos estar com “um olho” em tudo o que tenha a ver com o nosso sistema solar, mas principalmente na parte de explorar planetas do nosso sistema solar, explorar várias luas, por exemplo, as luas geladas de Júpiter e Saturno”, explicou Zita MartinsConfira aqui a entrevista.Vai liderar um grupo de trabalho da ESA, o que é que vai fazer concretamente?Vou coordenar o grupo de trabalho que, em português, que se chama de Exploração do Sistema Solar. É um grupo de trabalho da ESA, um grupo de aconselhamento, de forma simples. Portanto, há uma equipa internacional e eu fui seleccionada para presidir a essa equipa.Nós vamos estar a discutir missões espaciais presentes e ver como é que essas missões espaciais estão a decorrer. Vamos também avaliar propostas, vamos discutir missões espaciais futuras… há uma série de coisas que nós, enquanto painel internacional, vamos discutir.A Agência Espacial Europeia seleccionou-nos para darmos a nossa opinião, enquanto peritos, das mais variadas áreas e das mais variadas nacionalidades.Como surgiu esta oportunidade, foi por convite, candidatura?Foi um convite. Ou seja, as pessoas da Agência Espacial Europeia conheciam o meu currículo, já faço parte de outros painéis de aconselhamento, também da ESA e, portanto, conheciam muito bem o meu trabalho. Não só o trabalho científico, mas como eu trabalho nestes grupos de aconselhamento e também o meu trabalho de liderar equipas.Portanto, contactaram-me e perguntaram-me se gostaria de presidir [este grupo]. Colocaram-me este desafio e eu aceitei com muito gosto. Vão ser três anos e cá estou com muita alegria e muita honra para desempenhar esta função.Numa linguagem mais acessível, o que é isto da exploração do sistema solar? Tem a ver com todas as missões espaciais e todo o trabalho de investigação que se faz no nosso sistema solar. Isso vai desde missões espaciais presentes e futuras que a Agência Espacial Europeia esteja a fazer. Mas, obviamente, nós também discutimos o contexto internacional, com colegas de outras agências, e como o trabalho da Agência Espacial Europeia pode ou não, e geralmente é, influenciado, também, pelo contexto internacional.Portanto, vamos estar com “um olho” em tudo o que tenha a ver com o nosso sistema solar, mas principalmente na parte de explorar planetas do nosso sistema solar, explorar várias luas, por exemplo, as luas geladas de Júpiter e Saturno. É um pouco esse trabalho, com pessoas que têm backgrounds (percursos) científicos muito, muito diferentes. Eu, por exemplo, sou licenciada em química, mas obviamente vou ter colegas de física, de astronomia, de ciências planetárias, de engenharia aeroespacial, um leque muito variado de pessoas e é isso que enriquece realmente estes grupos de trabalho.Vai presidir a este grupo de trabalho já a partir de 2024, durante três anos.Certíssimo, sim. Isso vai, de alguma forma, trazê-la mais vezes a Paris, uma vez que a sede da ESA é em Paris, vai ter que fazer relatórios recorrentes?Sim, exactamente. Vou ter várias viagens, não só para Paris, mas vou também para os Países Baixos, para Noordwijk.Tirei o meu doutoramento em Leyden e, portanto, há 20 anos que eu visito o ESTEC (Centro Europeu de Pesquisa e Tecnologia Espacial), em Noordwijk. Vão ser aí as reuniões de trabalho do grupo. Ao fim dessas reuniões, tenho que preparar relatórios, fazer um resumo do que a nossa equipa esteve a discutir e, depois, terei que ir a Paris, de facto, à sede da Agência Espacial Europeia, indicar o que o nosso grupo de trabalho esteve a discutir.Não começou agora a trabalhar nesta área, já participou em várias missões. Gostava que me falasse um pouco do seu percurso. Sou licenciada em química pelo Instituto Superior Técnico de Lisboa. Licenciei-me há 20 anos e desde o meu último ano de licenciatura que comecei a trabalhar na área de Astrobiologia. Fui fazer, primeiro, um estágio para para os Países Baixos, para o grupo de Astrobiologia e, depois, comecei a fazer um doutoramento. Durante o meu doutoramento, tive cientistas da NASA que viram uma das minhas apresentações, gostaram muito e convidaram-me para ser cientista convidada na NASA durante o meu doutoramento. Trabalhei uns tempos na NASA para fazer trabalho para o meu doutoramento. Depois passei pelo Imperial College, primeiro como pós-doc, depois ganhei uma bolsa milionária da Royal Society de um milhão de Libras. Tive quase 11 anos no Reino Unido e depois decidi voltar para Portugal. Desde 2018 que estou como professora associada no Instituto Superior Técnico.Nestes 20 anos da minha carreira participei em vários projectos espaciais, alguns deles missões espaciais, umas ainda estão em desenvolvimento, outras já aconteceram. Participei, mais recentemente, na missão espacial japonesa chamada Hayabusa2,  em que a equipa e a missão espacial foi a um asteróide, recolheu amostras e trouxe essas amostras de volta à Terra. A equipa analisou essas amostras e publicámos os resultados no início deste deste ano.Em termos de missões espaciais futuras, faço parte da missão espacial Comet Interceptor, que irá visitar um cometa e vai ter o seu lançamento da missão em 2029.Faço, também, parte da equipa de outra missão espacial, da ESA, chamada Ariel, que vai estudar as atmosferas de mais de 1000 exoplanetas. Exoplanetas são planetas que orbitam à volta de outras estrelas que não o nosso Sol.Faço parte de várias missões espaciais e, também, de vários painéis de aconselhamento da Agência Espacial Europeia. Apesar de ser licenciada em química, que nunca diriam que esteja directamente relacionada com estas áreas da Astrobiologia ou do espaço, nestes últimos 20, anos tenho estado muito ligada à exploração espacial e a todas estas questões ligadas ao espaço.Quando pensamos em missões espaciais, imaginamos naves e pessoas dentro dessas naves. Esquecemo-nos, provavelmente, da equipa numerosa que está atrás e que desenvolve um trabalho notável. Nunca teve essa vontade de partir a bordo de uma nave espacial?Não, de todo. Tenho um respeito enorme pelos astronautas. Sei, claramente, quais são os desafios, quais os sacrifícios que os astronautas fazem. Já conheci alguns, mas nunca tive essa ânsia. Nunca me candidatei a nenhum dos concursos para astronauta, exactamente porque sei os sacrifícios, desafios e riscos que os astronautas sofrem. Para mim, só de saber que o meu trabalho, o meu esforço, vai numa missão espacial - que pode não ser tripulada - deixa-me com muita alegria. Saber que o meu trabalho pode, potencialmente, inspirar as futuras gerações de cientistas quando publicamos os resultados, quando vamos a escolas explicar o que é que temos andado a fazer. Acho que também é importante mencionar que, geralmente, uma missão espacial começa a partir do momento em que uma equipa internacional de dezenas de cientistas escreve uma proposta. E isso demora muito, muito tempo. Desde que a missão é escrita até ser seleccionada, depois ser lançada e - esperemos sempre com muito sucesso - atingir o alvo, conseguir chegar a esse local que nós queremos, podem passar 15, 20 anos.É um desafio enorme, muito trabalhoso e o esforço conjunto de muitos cientistas a nível internacional. Já sabemos que a ciência demora muitos anos a ser feita, mas a ciência, em termos de missões espaciais, demora ainda muito mais tempo. Em 20 anos de carreira esteve muito tempo no estrangeiro. Porquê voltar para Portugal? Mesmo antes de sair, tinha a ideia de sair de Portugal para [voltar e] criar o primeiro laboratório de Astrobiologia, um dia, no nosso país. Sabia, perfeitamente, quando saí, há mais de 20 anos, que não havia Astrobiologia no nosso país. Pensei que tinha que ir para os melhores sítios, aprender com os melhores nesta área.Pensei sempre: um dia quero voltar e quero colocar uma bandeirinha a dizer ‘nós portugueses fazemos astrobiologia e hei-de voltar'. Em Janeiro de 2018 comecei o meu percurso em Portugal, no Instituto Superior Técnico, onde abri o primeiro laboratório de astrobiologia e tenho uma equipa, neste momento, a trabalhar em astrobiologia e dou, também, aulas de astrobiologia no Instituto Superior Técnico.Tudo isso deixa-me muito orgulhosa, começar a ver jovens portugueses a serem formados nestas áreas, porque realmente há uma grande procura. Recebo constantemente emails de jovens, ainda com 14, 15 anos, que querem trabalhar nestas áreas e não sabem muito bem que percursos devem fazer.Portanto, é muito importante que esses jovens tenham formação - não têm todos que fazer a formação aqui em Portugal - e que o nosso país dê cartas nesse nesse aspecto e tenha pessoas a trabalharem na área da Astrobiologia em Portugal.

An asteroid sample collected by NASA has touched down on Earth, giving scientists the opportunity to learn more about the origins of the solar system and capturing a piece of a massive space rock that has a chance of colliding with our planet in the future. It's the first time the agency has accomplished such a feat.  Seven years after launching to space, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft flew by Earth Sunday to deliver the pristine sample from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu.  OSIRIS-REx, which stands for Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer, lifted off in 2016 and began orbiting Bennu in 2018. The spacecraft collected the sample in 2020 and set off on its lengthy return trip to Earth in May 2021. The mission traveled 3.86 billion miles total to Bennu and back.  The spacecraft dropped the sample capsule — containing an estimated 8.8 ounces of asteroid rocks and soil — from a distance of 63,000 miles (102,000 kilometers) above Earth's surface early Sunday, and entered the planet's atmosphere at 10:42 a.m. ET while traveling at a speed of about 27,650 miles per hour (44,498 kilometers per hour).  Parachutes deployed to slow the capsule to a gentle touchdown at 11 miles per hour (17.7 kilometers per hour). The sample landed in the Defense Department's Utah Test and Training Range about 10 minutes after entering the atmosphere.  “Congratulations to the OSIRIS-REx team. You did it,” said NASA administrator Bill Nelson. “It brought something extraordinary, the largest asteroid sample ever received on Earth. This mission proves that NASA does big things, things that inspire us, things that unite us. It wasn't mission impossible. It was the impossible that became possible.”  OSIRIS-REx is continuing its tour of the solar system — the spacecraft has already set off to capture a detailed look at a different asteroid named Apophis.  The mission now has a new name: OSIRIS-APEX, for Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-APophis EXplorer.  What happens after landing  Four helicopters transported recovery and research teams to the landing site and conducted assessments to make sure the capsule wasn't damaged in any way, said Rich Burns, OSIRIS-REx project manager at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The team confirmed that the capsule was not breached during landing.  Recovery teams, which have been training for the event for months, retrieved the capsule once it was safe, said Sandra Freund, OSIRIS-REx program manager at Lockheed Martin Space, which partnered with NASA to build the spacecraft, provide flight operations and help recover the 100-pound capsule.  The initial recovery team, outfitted with protective gloves and masks, ensured that the capsule was cool enough to touch, given that it reached temperatures up to 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit (2,760 degrees Celsius) during reentry, Burns said. The team also ensured the capsule's battery didn't rupture and leak any toxic fumes.  A science team collected samples from the landing site, including air, dust and dirt particles.  “One of the key scientific objectives of OSIRIS-REx is to return a pristine sample and pristine means that no foreign materials hamper our investigation during sample analysis,” said Dante Lauretta, OSIRIS-REx principal investigator at the University of Arizona in Tucson. “As unlikely as it is, we do want to make sure any materials that are out there in the Utah range that may interact with the sample are well documented.”  A helicopter carried the sample in a cargo net and delivered it to a temporary clean room near the landing site. Within this space, the curation team will conduct a nitrogen flow, called a purge, to prevent any of Earth's atmosphere from entering the sample canister and contaminating it. The larger pieces of the capsule will be stripped away, said Nicole Lunning, OSIRIS-REx curation lead at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.  A team will prepare the sample canister for transport on a C-17 aircraft to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Monday. Scientists expect to remove the lid to see the sample for the first time on Tuesday.  What the sample may reveal  Details about the sample will be revealed through a NASA broadcast from Johnson Space Center on October 11. While the science team will not have had time to fully assess the sample, the researchers plan to collect some fine-grained material at the top of canister Tuesday for a quick analysis that can be shared in October, Lauretta said.  Scientists will analyze the rocks and soil for the next two years at a dedicated clean room inside Johnson Space Center. The sample will also be divided up and sent to laboratories around the globe, including OSIRIS-REx mission partners at the Canadian Space Agency and Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency. About 70% of the sample will remain pristine in storage so future generations with better technology can learn even more than what's now possible.  If a government shutdown occurs, “it will not endanger the curation and safe handling of the asteroid sample,” said Lori Glaze, director for NASA's Planetary Sciences Division.  “Certain steps leading to this highly anticipated analysis will possibly be delayed, but the sample will remain protected and safe despite any disruptions to the schedule,” she said during a news conference Friday. “The sample has waited for more than 4 billion years for humans to study it and if it takes us a little longer, I think we'll be OK.”  Along with a previously returned sample of the asteroid Ryugu from Japan's Hayabusa2 mission, the rocks and soil could reveal key information about the beginning of our solar system. Scientists believe that carbonaceous asteroids such as Bennu crashed into Earth early during the planet's formation, delivering elements like water.  “Scientists believe that the asteroid Bennu is representative of the solar system's own oldest materials forged in large dying stars and supernova explosions,” Glaze said. “And for this reason, NASA is investing in these missions devoted to small bodies to increase our understanding of how our solar system formed and how it evolved.”  But the sample can also provide insights into Bennu, which has a chance of colliding with Earth in the future.  It's crucial to understand more about the population of near-Earth asteroids that may be on an eventual collision course with our planet. A better grasp of their composition and orbits is key to predicting which asteroids may have the closest approaches to Earth and when — and essential to developing methods of deflecting these asteroids based on their composition.  - by Ashley Strickland, CNNSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JAXA, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency är den Japanske motsvarigheten till NASA, ESA eller vår Svenska Rymdstyrelse. På vårt första stopp på vår Japanresa träffar vi Masaki Fujimoto, Deputy Director General på JAXAs Institute of Space and Astronautical Science. Med honom pratat vi om några av deras rymdmissioner, som alla är små steg med det långsiktiga målet att nån gång kunna landa på Mars. Och så kollar vi såklart läget med sveriges nye astronaut Marcus Wandt som bland annat berättar om sin träning på den Japanska modulen på ISS. もう 火星に 行った？   Har vi åkt till Mars än? görs på Beppo av Rundfunk Media i samarbete med Saab. Avsnittet Har Japan åkt till Mars än? är producerat med hjälp av stöd från Japanstiftelsen.

Our favourite space rock expert Greg Brennecka joins us to talk about the amazing Hayabusa2 mission, the sample return mission to asteroid Ryugu by Japanese space agency JAXA. Greg and his colleagues have been analysing the sample and some of the findings are incredible.What does Ryugu tell us about the early solar system? What do we learn about water on bodies like asteroids? and could Ryugu be carrying enough of the building blocks of life to potentially populate another habitable planet?It's a fascinating chat. If you want to learn more about rocks from space, check out Greg's book 'Impact' at Harper Collins hereSee Hayabusa2's touch and go sample collection on Ryugu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xnInpqMiG4Hayabusa2 landed back on Earth at the Woomera Rocket Range in South Australia, December 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek1MRUbJSo8 Follow Cosmic Coffee Time on Twitter for some special contenttwitter.com/CosmicCoffTime You can request a topic for the show! Or even just say hi!We'd love to hear from you. Email us!cosmiccoffeetime@gmail.com

Op de planetoïde Ryugu zijn cruciale bouwstenen voor het leven gevonden. De Japanse ruimtesonde Hayabusa2 nam een paar jaar geleden monsters op deze ruimterots en bracht ze terug naar de Aarde. Na uitgebreide analyse blijkt er Uracil in de monsters te zitten. Uracil is RNA, een organische verbinding die waarschijnlijk nog ouder is dan DNA.  De conclusie kan niet anders zijn dat de bouwstenen voor leven overal in het heelal aanwezig zijn, zegt sterrenkundige en paleontoloog Rob van den Berg.  Nieuw onderzoek op een andere planetoïde, Bennu, moet binnen een paar jaar meer gegevens opleveren over buitenaards leven.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PHOTO: NO KNOWN RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLICATION. @BATCHELORSHOW #Ryugu: #JAXA: Early results from #Hayabusa2 sample return. from carbonaceous chondrite asteroid. Harold Connolly, NSA. David Livingston, SpaceShow.com https://www.space.com/asteroid-ryugu-building-blocks-life

Les résultats de l'analyse des échantillons rapportés par la sonde Hayabusa2 de la surface de l'astéroïde carboné (162173) Ryugu sont publiés dans plusieurs articles dans Science. L'un d'eux révèle le contenu en molécules organiques, avec une grande variété de molécules contenant les atomes CHNOS, formés par diverses réactions de méthylation, d'hydratation, d'hydroxylation et de sulfuration. Des acides aminés, des amines aliphatiques, des acides carboxyliques, des hydrocarbures aromatiques polycycliques et des composés hétérocycliques azotés ont été détectés, tous d'origine abiotique.

El asteroide Ryugu contiene un rico complemento de moléculas orgánicas, según el análisis inicial de una muestra de la superficie enviada a la Tierra por la nave espacial japonesa Hayabusa2. El descubrimiento refuerza la idea de que la materia orgánica procedente del espacio contribuyó al inventario de componentes químicos necesarios para la vida, informa la NASA, que ha participado en la investigación.

From September 23, 2022. Astronomers using the 1.2-meter Whipple Observatory to follow the brightness of a lensed galaxy for 14.5 years have calculated that the time delay between light arriving along the shortest and farthest paths is 6.73 years. Plus, DART, Hayabusa2, Juno, fast radio bursts, and This Week in Space History, we look back at NASA's 1990s attempts to reach Mars. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Hayabusa2 had an exciting voyage across our solar system, getting into dust ups and even coming back home again with data to share. We've been tracking the long journey of Hayabusa2 over the 10 years of this podcast, and we're now getting interesting data from the returned samples. The Hayabusa2 probe shot at the asteroid Ryugu and brought back proof for JAXA to study and it tells tales of a very early time in our solar system. Ryugu is much much older than we thought, born only 1.8 million years after the formation of our solar system. How does a planetary system form and why are some planets in a flat line and others really odd. Our Nepture is an anomaly not just in our solar system but also compared to others. What happened to all the other 'Hot Neptune' exoplanets? Did they get burnt off or flung away? Kaitlyn A. McCain, Nozomi Matsuda, Ming-Chang Liu, Kevin D. McKeegan, Akira Yamaguchi, Makoto Kimura, Naotaka Tomioka, Motoo Ito, Naoya Imae, Masayuki Uesugi, Naoki Shirai, Takuji Ohigashi, Richard C. Greenwood, Kentaro Uesugi, Aiko Nakato, Kasumi Yogata, Hayato Yuzawa, Yu Kodama, Kaori Hirahara, Ikuya Sakurai, Ikuo Okada, Yuzuru Karouji, Satoru Nakazawa, Tatsuaki Okada, Takanao Saiki, Satoshi Tanaka, Fuyuto Terui, Makoto Yoshikawa, Akiko Miyazaki, Masahiro Nishimura, Toru Yada, Masanao Abe, Tomohiro Usui, Sei-ichiro Watanabe, Yuichi Tsuda. Early fluid activity on Ryugu inferred by isotopic analyses of carbonates and magnetite. Nature Astronomy, 2023; DOI: 10.1038/s41550-022-01863-0. V. Bourrier, O. Attia, M. Mallonn, A. Marret, M. Lendl, P.-C. Konig, A. Krenn, M. Cretignier, R. Allart, G. Henry, E. Bryant, A. Leleu, L. Nielsen, G. Hebrard, N. Hara, D. Ehrenreich, J. Seidel, L. dos Santos, C. Lovis, D. Bayliss, H. M. Cegla, X. Dumusque, I. Boisse, A. Boucher, F. Bouchy, F. Pepe, B. Lavie, J. Rey Cerda, D. Ségransan, S. Udry, T. Vrignaud. DREAM. Astronomy & Astrophysics, 2023; 669: A63 DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361/202245004

宇宙航空研究開発機構のロゴマーク探査機「はやぶさ２」が小惑星「りゅうぐう」から持ち帰った試料の分析で、宇宙航空研究開発機構の初期分析チームは２０日、りゅうぐうの表面は微細な隕石の衝突による変質により、水がなくなっていたことが分かったと発表した。 A team of researchers has found that the surface of the asteroid Ryugu, from which samples were brought to Earth in 2020 by Japan's Hayabusa2 explorer, is likely to have been dehydrated due to a process called space weathering.

A team of researchers has found that the surface of the asteroid Ryugu, from which samples were brought to Earth in 2020 by Japan's Hayabusa2 explorer, is likely to have been dehydrated due to a process called space weathering.

Hello everyone!My apologies for being a day late - but this one is worth it! (You might say… IT ROCKS!)This week on The Cosmic Companion, we explore one of the most-interesting asteroids known, Ryugu. The Hayabusa2 spacecraft recently collected samples from this mysterious object, bringing fragments of the rocky body to Earth in December 2020. Ryugu could help researchers uncover the mysteries of the early Solar System, as examination shows this asteroid was likely born as our planets were still in their infancies. The makeup of Ryugu is similar to breccia rocks, a type of sedimentary stone formed on Earth as piles of various types of rocks merge together.This ancient asteroid likely formed from the breakup of a larger body long ago, in the early days of our Solar System. Quickly rotating, this intriguing asteroid developed a bulge near its equator, giving Ryugu a faceted shape, similar to a loose diamond.Listen to the podcast version of this episode here or watch the video version of this show.Next week on The Cosmic Companion, we start a new series Why We Explore Space - Curing Climate Change. Join us starting on 9 November, as we welcome Alan Gratz, author of Two Degrees, a new children's book about climate change. Make sure to join us then!Clear skies! James Get full access to The Cosmic Companion w/ James Maynard at thecosmiccompanion.substack.com/subscribe

Dr Ellie Sansom, the program manager of the Australian Desert Fireball Network, is a mission scientist for NASA's Mars InSight mission and a member of Curtin University's Space Science and Technology Centre. In this episode of the Space Connect Podcast, we talk about her exciting work on the Desert Fireball Network (DFN) and what secrets it is helping us unlock about our solar system. We also discuss the role the DFN played in observing JAXA's Hayabusa2 asteroid probe, as well as the recent fly-by of NASA's Lucy spacecraft. Finally, we speak about the exciting possibilities of NASA's research on Mars and discuss what direction future research might take.

Interview with SpaceX Crew-5 JAXA astronaut, Dr. Koichi Wakata (re-release interview from 2020).  Dr. Koichi Wakata has accumulated more than 350 days in space spanning five missions, setting a record in Japanese human space flight history for the longest stay in space. He has flown on three space shuttle missions, and a Soyuz mission, and became the first Japanese Commander of the International Space Station. Dr. Wakata has held several key positions with JAXA, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, including serving as JAXA Vice President and Senior Advisor.With the Crew 5 mission, Dr. Wakata made his fifth trip to space and now that he's aboard the International Space Station, he will serve as a flight engineer for Expedition 68. Dragon was the third different type of spacecraft Dr. Wakata has flown to space. In this interview (from 2020), we discuss how Dr. Wakata became an astronaut, plus JAXA missions such as Hayabusa2, IKAROS, JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) and MMX (Martian Moons Exploration). For more information, visit https://global.jaxa.jp/ 

Royal Observatory Astronomers Jess and Tania take you through what to see in the night sky during the month of October in our family friendly Look Up! podcast. On this month's podcast, Jess and Tania talk about developments in the Hayabusa2 mission, and the DART mission's successful impact into an asteroid. We also have this month's viewing highlights in our Cosmic Diary! Join us on Twitter @ROGAstronomers and take part in our poll at the start of October!

Astronomers using the 1.2-meter Whipple Observatory to follow the brightness of a lensed galaxy for 14.5 years have calculated that the time delay between light arriving along the shortest and farthest paths is 6.73 years. Plus, DART, Hayabusa2, Juno, fast radio bursts, and This Week in Space History, we look back at NASA's 1990s attempts to reach Mars.

Characterization of the MASCOT landing area by Hayabusa2 by Stefan Schröder et al. on Sunday 04 September Context. After landing on C-type asteroid Ryugu, MASCOT imaged brightly colored, submillimeter-sized inclusions in a small rock. Hayabusa2 successfully returned a sample of small particles from the surface of Ryugu, but none of these appear to harbor such inclusions. The samples are considered representative of Ryugu. Aims. To understand the apparent discrepancy between MASCOT observations and Ryugu samples, we assess whether the MASCOT landing site, and the rock by implication, is perhaps atypical for Ryugu. Methods. We analyzed observations of the MASCOT landing area acquired by three instruments on board Hayabusa2: a camera (ONC), a near-infrared spectrometer (NIRS3), and a thermal infrared imager (TIR). We compared the landing area properties thus retrieved with those of the average Ryugu surface. Results. We selected several areas and landforms in the landing area for analysis: a small crater, a collection of smooth rocks, and the landing site itself. The crater is relatively blue and the rocks are relatively red. The spectral and thermophysical properties of the landing site are very close to those of the average Ryugu surface. The spectral properties of the MASCOT rock are probably close to average, but its thermal inertia may be somewhat higher. Conclusions. The MASCOT rock can also be considered representative of Ryugu. Some of the submillimeter-sized particles in the returned samples stand out because of their atypical spectral properties. Such particles may be present as inclusions in the MASCOT rock. arXiv: http://arxiv.org/abs/http://arxiv.org/abs/2209.00856v1

Skip Montreux tells Samantha Vega about the Hayabusa2 space mission to retrieve a sample from a near-earth asteroid. They also report on the very new industry of asteroid mining. What did the Hayabusa missions accomplish? Is it possible to mine gold, platinum, and other metals from an asteroid … and make a profit? What is the business model around this idea? Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more. Visit Apple Podcasts to subscribe to Down to Business English, rate the show, and leave a comment. Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com Follow Skip & Dez Skip Montreux on Twitter Skip Montreux on Instagram Skip Montreux on Facebook Dez Morgan on Twitter RSS Feed

In our opener this week we may have more insight than ever on how life started on earth and probably other planetsTaylor hits us with an article from www.Asia.nikkei .com titled “Key substances for life found in Japan Probe's asteroid samples”Japan launched satellite Hayabusa2 at an asteroid which has now returned to Earth with samples that include amino acids (they make proteins) and the key to life. Suggesting that life may be abundant in the universe if the environment is right.Now onto what you've all been eagerly waiting for... more David Wilcock.This episodes starting line is December 21, 2012 and it's a bit of a let down. We discuss the evolution that David has been on since this failed prediction.In random order we talk about: the release of a few books; interviewing techniques (you probably don't want to use those); his career with Gaia; a gun; a marriage; surprisingly not much mention of the band; lawsuits; copyright infringement.We also introduce you to Corey Goode (Not the good(e) Corey though, that's reserved ONLY for Feldman and Haim). Corey's a David Wilcock likeness which also provides for some pretty goode entertainment. He likes Blue Avians, loves stiring up drama and was apart of a secret space program, more information to be found contained within our podcast.Special guest appearance by Linda Moulton Howe regarding copyright infrigement.As always don't forget to follow and listen to any other episodes in our catalogue that may pique your interest. If you want to hear us talk about a specific topic be sure to send us an email a journeytothefringe@gmail.com and you can catch us live on Twitch every Sunday at 8:30 PM PST, also please give our twitch a follow as we are pushing for affiliate status (https://www.twitch.tv/journeytothefringe). Please note we use a broad definition for Sunday but we are punctual (Usually)!Shout out for this episode; https://www.earthfiles.com/about-us/ Linda Moulton Howe, go check her out!

This episode contains: We get together on a Sunday to discuss how our weekends are going. Devon had a pool party and Ben is sick. Steven celebrated his kid's birthday. Anyway, science: Big Fish, Small Pond: New bacterium roughly the size, shape of an eyelash smashes size record. The discovery greatly expands the scope of known microbial diversity. https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/06/new-bacterium-roughly-the-size-shape-of-an-eyelash-smashes-size-record/ This Week In Space: Scientists release first analysis of rocks plucked from speeding asteroid. Samples from asteroid Ryugu suggest it's leftover from formation of the Sun billions of years ago. Scientists have now begun to announce the first results from the analysis of a handful of dirt that Hayabusa2 managed to scoop off the surface of a speeding asteroid. What they found suggests that this asteroid is a piece of the same stuff that coalesced into our sun four-and-a-half billion years ago. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/06/220609195011.htm Science Fiction: We discuss the final episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ben gives us his review of Lightyear, Devon gives his review of this season of The Boys, and more!

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This episode covers the latest in entertainment, tech, and space news.  Topics include Chinese investors pulling out of Top Gun Maverick, the Val Kilmer AI generated voice, the One Piece live action sets, and the Depp verdict.  In tech we discuss Snoop's plans for an NFT restaurant, Elon Musk twitter fights, and amino acids found on an asteroid.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at https://www.thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Chinese investors pulled out of Maverick https://americanmilitarynews.com/2022/05/chinese-investors-pulled-out-of-top-gun-maverick-over-pro-usa-message-report/  Variety: Val Kilmer's ‘Top Gun: Maverick' Return: Artificial Intelligence Created 40 Models to Revive His Voice.https://variety.com/2022/film/news/val-kilmer-top-gun-maverick-voice-artificial-intelligence-1235281512/  The Verge: Morbius gets resurrected by memes, flops on first day back in theaters.https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/4/23154631/morbius-meme-flop-first-day-back-theaters-jared-leto-sony  GMA: Jury awards over $10 million to Johnny Depp in defamation case against Amber Heard.https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/verdict-reached-johnny-depp-amber-heard-defamation-trial-84786176  Polygon: One Piece's live-action Netflix series includes some giant boats.https://www.polygon.com/23156665/one-piece-netflix-live-action-sets-first-look  Kotaku: Everything Sony Showed At PlayStation's Big State Of Play Event.https://kotaku.com/sony-playstation-state-of-play-e3-2022-showcase-present-1849011711  Department of Justice: Former Employee Of NFT Marketplace Charged In First Ever Digital Asset Insider Trading Scheme.https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/former-employee-nft-marketplace-charged-first-ever-digital-asset-insider-trading-scheme  Watcher Guru: Snoop Dogg to launch Bored Ape Themed Restaurant.https://watcher.guru/news/snoop-dogg-to-launch-bored-ape-themed-restaurant  Ethereum World News: Ethereum's Vitalik Opposes New York State's Ban on PoW Mining, Suggests Carbon Pricing as an Alternative.https://en.ethereumworldnews.com/ethereums-vitalik-opposes-new-york-states-ban-on-pow-mining-suggests-carbon-pricing-as-an-alternative-solution/ Dogecoin founder feuds with Elon Muskhttps://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-fires-back-at-dogecoin-creator-grifter-coding-claims-2022-5  Yahoo Finance: Elon Musk says Twitter is in 'material breach' of merger agreement.https://finance.yahoo.com/news/musk-says-twitter-in-material-breach-of-its-merger-agreement-133732089.html  The Verge: Apple's mixed reality headset will reportedly feature content created by Hollywood directors.https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/4/23154486/apple-reportedly-working-hollywood-directors-upcoming-ar-vr-headset-jon-favreau  Kyodo News Plus: Amino acids found in asteroid samples collected by Japan's Hayabusa2 probe.https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/9a7dbced6c3a-amino-acids-found-in-asteroid-samples-collected-by-hayabusa2-probe.html 

European Union countries and EU lawmakers on Tuesday have reached a ‘provisional agreement' on a single mobile charging standard for devices in 15 different categories including mobile phones, laptops, tablets and cameras, TechCrunch reports. This will make the USB-C charger the EU standard, and equipment makers will have to comply by 2024. And Infosys has been asked, again, to fix new glitches in the income tax portal it made for India. Notes: European Union lawmakers on Tuesday have reached a ‘provisional agreement' on a single mobile charging standard for devices in 15 different categories including mobile phones, laptops, tablets and cameras, TechCrunch reports. This will make the USB-C charger the EU standard, and equipment makers will have to comply by 2024. The legislation is designed to cut waste and make life easier for consumers who would be able to use one charger for multiple devices. This will likely have a huge impact on Apple, as the company still uses its own Lightning connector to charge iPhones, while it has recently equipped iPads and MacBooks with USB-C ports. “The common charging solution will not only affect Apple. It will affect a lot of brands producing some of these 15 different types of products when it will come into force in two years,” the parliament's lead negotiator on the file, Alex Agius Saliba, said in a press conference. He called the provisional agreement “historic” and a “great achievement.” With the provisional agreement in place, a formal vote is expected to follow in the next few months. Tata Digital, which launched its all-in-one app in April, Tata Neu, is aiming to clock gross sales of around $2-$2.5 billion in the first year, Economic Times reports. In its first month of operations since launching the app, Tata Neu has clocked gross sales in the range of $120-$150 million. Tata Digital had an internal target of $200 million in gross merchandise value per month, according to ET. Infosys has been asked to fix more glitches in the income tax portal that the IT services company developed for the central government. It got off to a rough start last year with numerous complaints from users, leading even to the country's finance minister summoning the company's CEO multiple times to fix the problems. The Income Tax Department tweeted on Tuesday that it had asked Infosys to fix the new glitches after complaints from users. This time the problems were related to the search function, according to the tweet. Some 20 amino acids have been found in the dust that Japan's Hayabusa2 probe returned to Earth from asteroid Ryugu, The Register reports, citing Japanese media. Amino acids help to build proteins, act as neurotransmitters in the brain, and are ubiquitous and essential to life on Earth, the tech news and analysis site points out. Discovering amino acids in space on comets or asteroids, for example, may help scientists get closer to figuring out why life happened on Earth. Theme music courtesy Free Music & Sounds: https://soundcloud.com/freemusicandsounds

This week: evidence that we may have come from outer space, prosecuting crimes on the moon, Tasmania goes carbon negative, probes on Uranus, and unveiling the last interview with the late Christopher Hitchens.DNA meteoriteHey Alexa… play “Life on Mars” by David Bowie.Kids, if you don't know who Bowie was, he was a famous astronaut from the 1980s, and he'd be very excited about this news.Scientists recently discovered the final chemical ingredients to make human DNA- in METEORITES!The new discovery supports the theory that some four BILLION years ago, the ingredients needed for life arrived on Earth after a meteorite shower.BUT, not all scientists agree. Some think that these meteorites could have picked up DNA when they touched down on Earth.To confirm whether DNA arrived here extraterrestrially, scientists will next test asteroids. For example, the Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa2 recently brought the asteroid Ryugu down to Earth, and NASA's OSIRIS-REx probe is due to touch down with samples of the near-Earth asteroid Bennu in 2023. Let's wait and see what they find.Crimes on the moonImagine this: it's the year 2100, and you're out having a few moon brews with your buds.You get in your moon buggy to head home, but halfway there you're stopped by a space cop who breathalyses you.Shit! You're over the limit, but it's ok - there are no laws on the moon, right?WRONG!Moon law is now in force… at least if you're Canadian.Just last week Canadian lawmakers passed an amendment to their Criminal Code to allow for the prosecution of crimes committed ON THE MOON.Now, crimes committed by Canadian astronauts either en route to the moon, on space stations, or on the moon's surface, will be treated the same as crimes committed on Earth.The update comes as the number of space flights are increasing, and now that Canada's announced it will create the Lunar Gateway space station.The station is set to launch in 2024, and will conduct scientific experiments and prep for missions to Mars. And while crime isn't common in space, they will be ready if it does happen once in a blue moon.Carbon neutral TasmaniaForget carbon neutral - Tasmania has gone carbon NEGATIVE!Yes, Tasmania has become one of the first parts of the world to actually remove more CO2 than it emits.Scientists from the Australian National University and Griffith Uni recently looked at each state's greenhouse gas emissions, and saw that Tasmania has completely reversed its carbon footprint.They suspect that this is probably thanks to the reduction in native forest logging, meaning that forests have been able to grow and remove carbon from the atmosphere.If you didn't know, nearly HALF of Tasmania is forested, and more than 20% of the island is a World Heritage Area. It also has Huon pine trees, which are some of the oldest living things on Earth!Tasmania's beautiful forests allowed for a profitable logging industry for many decades. This is something that Bob Brown, one of the founding members of the Australian Greens Party, and old colleague of our mate Peter Singer, has been fighting against for decades.While logging made lots of money, researchers believe that “tree farms” can satisfy the need for timber without increasing emissions and damaging the natural forest.Next stop, UranusHow do you feel about a probe to your anus - I mean Uranus?Scientists know Uranus doesn't get much attention, and that it's often the butt of jokes, but they think it's very mysterious and are planning to explore it in the coming years.These plans come after a new report from a panel of US planetary scientists urged NASA to send a flagship mission to study the giant planet.Uranus has been neglected partly due to how far away it is from the Sun - It's over 2.9 billion kilometres away and takes 84 years to orbit the Sun, meaning a gargantuan amount of planning is needed before a probe is sent.Maybe it's something in its water and amorphous ice, but everything to do with this strange planet takes a long time. It was the first planet to be discovered, but it took scientists 70 years to name it!William Herschel, who discovered it in 1781, wanted to call it George's Star, after his patron King George III, but then the name Uranus was settled on 70 years later.So what's funnier, a planet named Uranus or a planet named George? Let us know in the comments.Last interview with HitchensRichard Dawkins has shared with us the never-before heard recording of Christopher Hitchens' last interview.Christopher Hitchens, known as Hitch by his fans, was one of the founding thinkers of the New Atheist movement, along with Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris and Daniel Dennett.Perhaps most famous for his book “God is Not Great”, Hitchens was also known for his wit and sharp intellect. Unfortunately he passed away just over 10 years ago after a long fight with cancer.His friend and colleague, Richard Dawkins, explains that he thought the recording had been lost, and was deeply moved as he listened to it.We totally understand what he means. Listening to Hitchens talk in this completely unabridged and raw recording, taken just two months before his death, is quite eerie.In the hour-long interview, Dawkins and Hitchens talk about a huge range of issues. They tackle the common myth that Stalin and the Nazis were atheists, the debate Hitchens had with Tony Blair, feminism, abortion and Mother Theresa. Give it a listen!---That's all for this week! I hope you learned something cool! Make sure you sign up to our newsletter for specials on our upcoming shows and Think Inc. Academy courses- Just head to the link in our bio. Sign up to our newsletter → bit.ly/think-sign-up

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Planetary Scientist Lucie Riu on Hayabusa2, Time in the Clean Room, Working for Two Major Space Agencies, the Mars Express and ExoMars ESA Missions, Overcoming Fear Heading to Japan, and much more.Institute of Space and Astronautical Science Homepage: https://www.isas.jaxa.jp/en/Hayabusa2 Asteroid Exploration Mission: https://www.hayabusa2.jaxa.jp/en/European Space Agency: https://www.esa.int/

Using cameras aboard the Hayabusa2 spacecraft, Japanese scientists get a rare, close-up glimpse of a space rock's structure.

**Words** ・探査機（たんさき）現象が起こっている所で観測する機械　probe vehicle ・小惑星（しょうわくせい）asteroid ・試料（しりょう）試験で使う物質　specimen/sample ・鉱物（こうぶつ） mineral ・有機物（ゆうきぶつ）organic substance ・公募（こうぼ）一般から広く募集すること　open recruiting/public offering **Audio & Scripts** https://intellectualjapanese.org/hayabusacapsule IG:　shiho.intellectualjp FB:　@Intellectualjp WeChat:　intellJapanese Weibo:　知的2日本語 Youtube:　https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqRX54XwcjM3Hr1Oy8oPxMQ Sorce : NHK, Unsplash; All footage are for illustration purpose

Japan's Hayabusa2 mission to the asteroid Ryugu is an ambitious one to begin with, and the team recently made the decision to up the stakes with a second touchdown on the space rock's surface. Not only did all go as planned, but we now have the best shots of an asteroid's surface ever to be sent back to Earth. Hayabusa2 is a very, very cool mission.

Les astéroïdes sont des petits corps extrêmement nombreux dans le Système solaire (800.000). 70.000 d'entre eux se trouvent dans la ceinture principale entre Mars et Jupiter. Leur composition est très diverse => de la roche, du carbone, des métaux et de l'eau. Deux missions spatiales vont étudier cette années ces corps fossiles du système solaire => Hayabusa2 qui après 4 ans de voyage, à l'été 2018 a atteint l'astéroïde Ryugu. Elle doit y déposer le petit atterrisseur franco–allemand Mascot qui analysera le sol in situ. La sonde va se poser le temps d'une seconde sur l'astéroïde pour faire des prélèvements et les rapporter ensuite sur Terre. La mission américaine OSIRIS-Rex qui va étudier l'astéroïde géocroiseur Bénou pour nous en apprendre plus sur sa composition et sa trajectoire. Les intervenant(e)s => Francis Rocard et Antonella Barucci.

Pirate's gold may not be that far off, as there are valuable metals embedded in potato-size nodules thousands of meters down in the depths of the ocean. Host Meagan Cantwell talks with Staff Writer Paul Voosen about the first deep-sea test of a bus-size machine designed to scoop up these nodules, and its potential impact on the surrounding ecosystem. In an expedition well above sea level, the Hayabusa2 spacecraft touched down on the asteroid Ryugu last month. And although the craft won't return to Earth until 2020, researchers have learned a lot about Ryugu in the meantime. Meagan speaks with Seiji Sugita, a professor at the University of Tokyo and principal investigator of the Optical Navigation Camera of Hayabusa 2, about Ryugu's parent body, and how this study can better inform future asteroid missions. This week's episode was edited by Podigy. Download transcript (PDF) Listen to previous podcasts. About the Science Podcast [Image: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency; Music: Jeffrey Cook]

This week in SF history— March 17, 1958 the US Naval Research Laboratory launched Vanguard 1 (wikipedia.org) — Thanks to another Ben for the assist (twitter.com/chairboy)Spaceflight news— Hayabusa2 touches down on Ryugu (planetary.org) (planetary.org)(hayabusa2.jaxa.jp) — Sampling Process (hayabusa2.jaxa.jp) (youtube.com) (PDF: hayabusa2.jaxa.jp) — Status blog (hayabusa2.jaxa.jp)Short & Sweet— Crew Dragon returns safely (nasaspaceflight.com) (spacenews.com) (youtube.com)— EELV comes to an end, but in name only. (spaceflightnow.com)— MAVEN begins aerobraking to a lower orbit (nasaspaceflight.com)Questions, comments, corrections— twitter.com/MarkChica: Minuteman III, actually does use hypergolic fuel, MMH and N2O4, not as it's main fuel, but in its PSRE (Propulsion System Rocket Engine).Interview: Anthony Scodary— Gridspace.com— Scodary.com— twitter.com/gridspaceinc

This week in SF history— 2004 February 26. First ISS EVA with no one inside (wikipedia.org)Spaceflight news— Beresheet prepares to land on the Moon (planetary.org) — PS this booster will be the one used for the in-flight abort (americaspace.com)Short & Sweet— Despite issues, Soyuz successfully deploys EgyptSat-A (nasaspaceflight.com) (twitter.com/RussianSpaceWeb/)— Another successful test flight for Virgin Galactic. (spaceflightnow.com)— Hayabusa2's first sampling! (engadget.com)Questions, comments, corrections— Fantastic Starman sweatshirt (etsy.com)— RPG night on the 8th! (patreon.com)Data Relay: Hypergols— Thanks to Arin Cross for researching and presenting this topic! (linkedin.com)— BFRCs - produced when launches with NTO go wrong (youtube.com)— Early hypergolic testing history: Ignition! An Informal History of Liquid Rocket Propellants, by John Drury Clark (google.com/books)— Video showing a drop of RFNA into a pool of MMH (purdue.edu)— See also — Investigation into the hypergolic ignition process initiated by low weber number collisions. (aiaa.org) — Advances in hypergolic propellants: ignition, hydrazine, and hydrogen peroxide research. (hindawi.com)— Flame structure, a la Arin Cross (proquest.com)— Space Shuttle OMS engines used hydrazine and NTO (books.google.com)— JWST has hypergolic and monopropellant thrusters (jwst-docs.stsci.edu) (PDF: nasa.gov)— More info on JWST momentum dumps (jwst-docs.stsci.edu)— Ariane 5 ECA purges with helium before and after burns (books.google.com) (esa.int)— GSLV and PSLV use Vikas engine (isro.gov.in) — High-thrust Vikas Engine (HTVE) is now used on GSLV Mk III (spacetechasia.com) — Named after Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai. Recommended reading: From Fishing Hamlet to Red Planet: India's Space Journey (isro.gov.in) — ISRO sent a team of ~50 scientists to France in 1974 to participate in Viking/Ariane development. (indiatimes.com) — Side note: a rag left in a water coolant pipe during installation destroyed a Viking engine in flight (wikipedia.org) — Viking uses transpiration cooling (airandspace.si.edu)— Lots of work is happening in “green” hypergolics (harvard.edu) — A mixture of furfuryl alcohol, ethanolamine and copper (II) chloride (fuel) and 70% hydrogen peroxide was tested at one point (PDF: researchgate.net) — Gelled hypergolics are also an option (docs.lib.purdue.edu) — Hydrazine in a solid fuel for hybrid application (doi.org)— Further reading — Humble, Ronald. Space Propulsion Analysis and Design. United Kingdom: McGraw-Hill Companies,Incorporated, 1995.

NEW: Discover more about comets, asteroids, and the upcoming Psyche mission from All-Stars host and cosmochemist Natalie Starkey, first time comic co-host Mo Welch and Psyche mission architect and JPL Project Systems Engineer David Oh. NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/comets-asteroids-and-the-psyche-mission-with-natalie-starkey/Artist's Concept Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Arizona State Univ./Space Systems Loral/Peter Rubin.Don't miss an episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Subscribe on: TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/StarTalk-All-Stars-p949405/SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_all-stars Apple Podcasts: https://itun.es/us/P9kphb.c Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk-allstars Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I2nz5bguurd5se7zu4fhnd25lk4

This week in SF history-- March 9, 1955: original airing of Walt Disney's Disneyland episode 20: Man in Space (youtu.be) (wikipedia.org)Spaceflight news-- GAO releases report on JWST construction issues (arstechnica.com) (gao.gov)-- First Falcon 9 Block 5 on the test stand (nasaspaceflight.com) -- Good summary of all the upgrades (reddit.com/r/spacex/)Short & Sweet-- Falcon Heavy scheduled for June launch. (spaceflightnow.com)-- Hayabusa2 sights Ryugu (parabolicarc.com)Questions, comments, corrections-- Ben Hallert via email: Deke Slayton flew a B-25 not a B-52