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MSOLO will head back to the Moon to search for gases trapped beneath the lunar surface.

Astronomy Daily | Space News: S04E67In this captivating episode of Astronomy Daily, host Anna explores a variety of groundbreaking stories that highlight human ingenuity and our expanding understanding of the cosmos. From the dramatic rescue of astronauts stranded in space to innovative solutions for space debris, this episode is packed with insights that will fuel your curiosity about the universe.Highlights:- Astronauts' Dramatic Return: Join us as we discuss the successful return of NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who spent an unexpected nine months aboard the International Space Station. Discover the implications of their rescue for future space law and the need for clear protocols as space tourism grows.- Tackling Space Debris: Learn about an innovative project led by a consortium of European companies to combat the increasing problem of space debris. With funding from the European Space Agency, this initiative involves testing an inflatable drag sail that could significantly accelerate satellite deorbiting times.- Dream Chaser's Historic Flight Preparations: Get the latest updates on Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spacecraft as it enters its final testing phase. Set to be the first vehicle to return to Earth with a runway landing since the Space Shuttle, Dream Chaser promises to revolutionize space transportation.- Groundbreaking Images of the Infant Universe: Explore the remarkable new images captured by the Atacama Cosmology Telescope, providing an unprecedented look at the universe just 380,000 years after the Big Bang. These observations offer critical insights into the formation of stars and galaxies.- New Theories on the Origin of Life: Dive into an intriguing new theory from Stanford University, suggesting that micro lightning could have played a crucial role in the emergence of life on Earth. This research challenges traditional views and opens new avenues for understanding life's beginnings.- Ambitious Lunar Mining Plans: Discover the plans of Seattle-based company Interlune to prospect for helium-3 on the Moon. This valuable resource, potentially key for future nuclear fusion, could revolutionize energy production and significantly impact space exploration.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 signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.00:00 - Welcome to Astronomy Daily01:05 - Astronauts' rescue after nine months in space07:30 - European efforts to combat space debris12:15 - Dream Chaser spacecraft testing updates18:00 - New images of the infant universe22:30 - Micro lightning and the origin of life27:00 - Lunar mining for helium-3✍️ Episode ReferencesNASA Astronaut Return Details[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov)Space Debris Initiative[European Space Agency](https://www.esa.int)Dream Chaser Information[Sierra Space](https://www.sierraspace.com)Atacama Cosmology Telescope Observations[Atacama Telescope](https://www.example.com)Interlune Lunar Mining Plans[Interlune](https://www.interlune.com)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news--5648921/support. for commercial-free episodes.

On this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop chats with Matthew Gialich, co-founder and CEO of AstroForge, about the fascinating world of asteroid mining. They explore how advances in technology and reduced launch costs are enabling humanity to tap into the untapped resources of metallic asteroids, the challenges of deep space operations, and the long-term vision for making asteroid mining economically viable. Listeners can follow AstroForge for updates on LinkedIn and Twitter, and connect with Matthew directly for inquiries on his LinkedIn or at matt@astroforge.io.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Crazy Wisdom Podcast00:17 Asteroid Mining: Current Knowledge and Discoveries01:58 Near-Earth Asteroids and Their Potential04:08 The Value of Platinum Group Metals06:21 Spacecraft Operations and Human Involvement11:06 Asteroid Missions and Scientific Discoveries21:38 Economic and Environmental Implications of Space Mining27:04 Collaborating with SpaceX for Asteroid Missions27:42 Challenges and Opportunities in Moon Mining29:20 Navigating Gravity in Space Missions30:09 The Origin Story of Astroforge33:32 Asteroid Mining: Past and Present34:29 The Future of Space Industry and Business38:05 Radiation Challenges in Deep Space40:44 Thermal Management in Spacecraft42:43 Innovations in Robotics and Manufacturing45:37 The Role of Software in Space Startups50:10 Recruiting Top Talent for Astroforge51:37 Knowledge Management and Team Structure52:40 Staying Connected with AstroforgeKey InsightsAsteroid Mining is Becoming Feasible: Advancements in telescope technology and reduced launch costs are paving the way for asteroid mining to transition from science fiction to reality. AstroForge is focused on mining metallic asteroids rich in platinum group metals, which are critical for various industrial applications.Near-Earth Asteroids Offer Better Opportunities: Contrary to Hollywood depictions of mining in the asteroid belt, near-Earth asteroids are more accessible and practical targets for mining. These asteroids are closer to Earth and contain valuable materials, making them ideal for the initial stages of space resource exploitation.The Importance of Platinum Group Metals: Platinum, rhodium, palladium, and other platinum group metals are integral to modern technology, found in everything from electronics to industrial equipment. Mining these materials in space could revolutionize supply chains and reduce the environmental impact of terrestrial mining.The Role of Technology in Exploration: AstroForge uses cutting-edge sensors, spectrometry, and imaging systems to study and identify the best asteroids for mining. These technologies allow for remote analysis of asteroid composition, paving the way for efficient resource extraction missions.Spacecraft Design for Deep Space: AstroForge is designing spacecraft optimized for deep space exploration, which operate in the harsh conditions beyond Earth's gravity well. Challenges like radiation, thermal management, and propulsion systems are central to the company's engineering efforts.Economic and Environmental Impacts of Space Mining: Space mining has the potential to make terrestrial mining for certain materials economically obsolete, reducing environmental damage and the hazardous conditions associated with deep-earth mining operations. The company's vision includes making Earth a better place by shifting resource extraction to space.The Evolution of the Space Industry: The space sector is evolving rapidly, with private companies leading the charge in areas traditionally dominated by government agencies. AstroForge's mission is a testament to this shift, focusing on commercializing deep space exploration and mining with innovative strategies and cost-efficient technologies.

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E230Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your Daily guide to the wonders of space and the latest astronomical breakthroughs. I'm your host, Anna, and today we embark on an exciting journey through the cosmos, from the early universe to the Moon and back to Earth.Highlights:- James Webb's Firefly Sparkle: Discover the whimsical galaxy Firefly Sparkle, observed by the James Webb Space Telescope, offering a glimpse into the universe's infancy just 600 million years after the Big Bang.- Black Hole Breakthrough: Learn about NASA's Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer's groundbreaking observations of a stellar-mass black hole, revealing stable structures despite dramatic changes in brightness.- Asteroid Tracking Triumph: Explore China's Yunnan Observatories' remarkable achievement in tracking asteroid 2024 XA1 from detection to atmospheric entry, enhancing planetary defense capabilities.- Lunar Mining Ambitions: Delve into the partnership between Ispace and Magna Peter, aiming to extract helium-3 from the Moon, potentially revolutionizing lunar resource utilization.- Mars Helicopter's New Mission: Discover how NASA's Ingenuity helicopter, despite rotor damage, will continue to contribute to Mars exploration as a stationary weather station.- Solar Storms and Farming Disruptions: Understand how powerful solar storms are impacting GPS-dependent farming operations, prompting discussions on resilient agricultural technologies.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Sign up for our free Daily newsletter to stay informed on all things space. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, Tumblr, and TikTok. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts.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.spacenutspodcast.com/about ✍️ Episode ReferencesJames Webb Space Telescope[NASA James Webb Space Telescope](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/webb/main/index.html)NASA Mars Helicopter[NASA Mars Helicopter](https://mars.nasa.gov/technology/helicopter/)Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE)[NASA IXPE](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/ixpe/index.html)Ispace[Ispace](https://ispace-inc.com/)Magna Peter[Magna Petra](https://magnapetra.com/)NASA TV Propulsion Laboratory[NASA JPL](https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/)Yunnan Observatories[Yunnan Observatories](http://www.ynao.ac.cn/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

Space Nuts Q&A: Background Modulation, Energy into Matter, and Spacecraft in SpaceJoin Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this intriguing Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into listener questions about the mysteries of space and the universe.Episode Highlights:Background Modulation: Craig from Maroombula, NSW, asks about the effects of background gravitational modulation on the cosmic microwave background. Fred explains the relationship between gravitational waves and the cosmic microwave background, and whether these modulations could influence our observations.- Energy into Matter: John inquires about the possibility of turning energy into matter in a lab setting. Fred discusses a groundbreaking experiment at Brookhaven National Laboratory that successfully demonstrated this phenomenon.- Spin Rates in Space: John also asks why the Earth spins at a constant speed and whether all celestial bodies spin at constant rates. Fred provides insights into the physics of spin and the factors that influence it.- Spacecraft in Space: Nigel from Brisbane wonders if two spacecraft meeting in interstellar space would stay perfectly still or drift apart. Fred explains the concept of station keeping and the factors that could cause spacecraft to drift.Don't forget to send us your questions via our website... spacenuts.io.Support Space Nuts and join us on this interstellar journey by visiting our website support page. Your contributions help us continue our mission to explore the wonders of the universe. Clear skies and boundless exploration await on Space Nuts, where we make the cosmos your backyard.Visit our websites:www.spacenuts.iowww.bitesz.com

In Folge 91 schauen wir zuerst auf Doppelasteroiden und die ersten Bilder von Euclid. Danach erzählt Ruth von neuen Erkenntnissen über die “Geistergalaxie”, die voller dunkler Materie ist, bei der es sich aber um “flauschige Materie” handeln könnte. Und in der Hauptgeschichte geht es um die Beobachtungen des James-Webb-Teleskops, die angeblich zeigen, dass der Urknall nicht so stattgefunden haben kann, wie wir dachten. Ist aber nicht so. Neue Untersuchungen zeigen klar: Der Urknall war kein Fehler! Evi erzählt vom Film “Moon”, von Bergbau auf dem Mond und der Kernfusion auf der Erde. Außerdem: Wir zünden Jupiter an, klettern auf den Olymps Mons und haben keine Ahnung von Jugendwörtern. Wenn ihr uns unterstützen wollt, könnt ihr das hier tun: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/PodcastDasUniversum. Oder hier: https://steadyhq.com/de/dasuniversum. Oder hier: https://www.patreon.com/dasuniversum.

Geochemist Marissa Tremblay recently returned from a field research excursion in Antarctica. She describes the extreme cold environment as well as the science that is looking to reveal the secrets of the rocks there. Specifically, what was the temperature like 3 million years ago in Antarctica? Listen to Marissa's first recording with Superheroes of Science describing the work of a noble gas geochemist: https://purdue.libsyn.com/episode-10-marissa-tremblay

For more, subscribe to our Patreon!The moon.  Maybe it's got magical powers?  It's certainly a prevalent thought throughout history.  I mean, it pulls the ebb and flow of the tide, and alters creatures behavior.  Maybe it's covered in magical rocks and that's why it turns some people into werewolves.  Either way, we're going to try and find out.  First Sam Rockwell and Sam Rockwell are on the moon, and maybe it's a bad time.  Then a werewolf dude and his sister have way to much sexual chemistry.  So, strap on your moon boots and get ready to drop your pants on another full moon episode of It's Just 2 Movies!Contact the show via email at:   itsjust2movies@gmail.comFacebook, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and the like  @itsjust2moviesDon't forget to subscribe on YouTube!Need  to buy some stuff on Amazon?  Visit our Amazon affiliate link to do  your shopping and it helps the show financially!  Wow!  Amazing! *As Amazon associates we earn from qualifying purchases*  Tropic Thunder, for instance! Want to support the show more directly and chuck in a buck?  Buy Me a Coffee Don't use Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any of those other platforms?  The show is always free on our website.   :) ***SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE FOLKS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS DUMB SHOW***Russ Tafari.  @russ_tafari  and check out Russ Tafari Music Lamplighter Productions for our artwork.     @lamplighter_productions_il Brad Sexton for our tunes.  Check out SUNDS Mad thanks to Dave, @wheep3d our video editor.  Check out our YouTube!Support the show

An appeals court is preparing to hear arguments from Epic, Apple, the State of California and even the US Department of Justice in the ongoing battle between developers and Apple. Hackers gained access to Uber's systems and we're not sure how bad it was yet. And Nvidia is announcing new GPUs today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helium has more uses than just blowing up party balloons and making our voices sound funny! In fact, helium can take research to new heights! Everything from medical purposes such as MRI machines, helping scuba divers, aeronautics, and even welding! While Helium is quite abundant in the universe; it's quite rare on Earth. Helium is unique in that it is the ONLY element on the periodic table that is ENTIRELY NONRENEWABLE! It is also the only element that can just float away into space! Join Amber and Kendra in this episode as we explore Why Helium Matters! For more information connect with WBM at: Facebook: Why Blank MattersInstagram: @Why__MattersTwitter: @Why__Matters

50e anniversaire des premiers pas sur la lune, le 20 juillet 1969. Aujourd’hui, plusieurs pays et entreprises souhaitent y retourner. Qui et pour quelles raisons? Avec Baptiste Zapirain et Charles Trahan

Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries on the Space Race, the global impact of the Apollo program and John F. Kennedy’s political influence. Now extended with more questions on time travel, wormholes, asteroids, and more.  NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/extended-classic-cosmic-queries-the-space-race/ Photo Credit: NASA.

How do people catch ebola? Why do brothers and sisters look different if they have the same parents? Can we mine the moon for fuel? Why should you not re-freeze meat? What causes birth marks? What is a curve of pursuit? Can you be born circumcised? Dr Chris answers more of your questions, on Talk Radio 702... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

How do people catch ebola? Why do brothers and sisters look different if they have the same parents? Can we mine the moon for fuel? Why should you not re-freeze meat? What causes birth marks? What is a curve of pursuit? Can you be born circumcised? Dr Chris answers more of your questions, on Talk Radio 702... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

How does fuel burn in spaceships without oxygen? Why do we see sun rays from behind clouds? Why is there often a red glow in the night sky? We take on your cosmic questions in this week's show as well as reveal how radios pick up aircraft transmissions, why solar panels work better when facing south and we investigate if the recent earthquakes have knocked the earth off its Axis! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

How does fuel burn in spaceships without oxygen? Why do we see sun rays from behind clouds? Why is there often a red glow in the night sky? We take on your cosmic questions in this week's show as well as reveal how radios pick up aircraft transmissions, why solar panels work better when facing south and we investigate if the recent earthquakes have knocked the earth off its Axis! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists