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Astronomy Daily - The Podcast
The Largest Galaxy in the Universe, Measured at Last

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 17:50 Transcription Available


Astronomy Daily · S05E157 · “The Edge of Everything” · Monday 3 August 2026 In this episode •      The largest galaxy, measured at last. Ultra-deep imaging of IC 1101 in the Abell 2029 cluster has traced its outer edge for the first time: an edge radius of ~260 kpc, a diameter near 520 kpc (~1.7 million light-years), and ~3.4 trillion solar masses in stars — about 17× the width of the Milky Way. Faint outer structures aligned with cluster X-ray disturbances show it is still accreting. Source: Marrero-de la Rosa et al., “How large can galaxies be? Ultra-deep imaging of IC 1101”, accepted A&A (arXiv:2607.15340, 16 Jul 2026); phys.org, 31 Jul 2026; The Debrief, 1 Aug 2026. •      Hayabusa2's record asteroid flyby. JAXA confirmed (press conference 30 Jul) that its Hayabusa2 probe passed just 400 m from the surface of near-Earth asteroid Torifune on 5 July — 744 m from centre at >18,000 km/h — the closest asteroid flyby by any mission, plus the first-ever laser ranging of an asteroid during a flyby. Torifune proved to be a contact binary. Source: JAXA press conference, 30 Jul 2026; phys.org / Japan Today (AFP), 31 Jul 2026; autoevolution, 1 Aug 2026. •      UK's first orbital launch on hold. Rocket Factory Augsburg de-stacked its RFA One at SaxaVord Spaceport (Unst, Shetland) after finding a vehicle issue during hot-fire test prep (announced 28 Jul). The certified launch window opens 10 August; a successful flight would be the first orbital launch from UK soil. Source: RFA statement (X), 28 Jul 2026; Space.com, 1 Aug 2026; Shetland Times, 28 Jul 2026. •      Andromeda is winding down. A new Hubble study mapping ~200 million stars across two-thirds of Andromeda's disk finds star formation has declined over ~500 million years (from ~1 to ~0.2 solar masses/year), with the steepest drop in the last 40 million years — possibly linked to an interaction with satellite galaxy M32. Source: Williams et al., The Astrophysical Journal, 27 Jul 2026; NASA/STScI release, 27 Jul 2026. Skywatch — both hemispheres •      Comet 10P/Tempel 2 — perihelion 2 Aug; closest approach to Earth tonight (3 Aug). Binoculars/small scope, dark skies. Best pre-dawn from the Southern Hemisphere; ~9:30–10:30 pm local for mid-northern latitudes before moonrise. •      Moon near Saturn tonight (3 Aug) — naked-eye pairing, both hemispheres, up into dawn. •      Mercury at greatest western elongation (2 Aug) — low eastern horizon ~1 hr before sunrise, toward Gemini; Mars higher. Better placed for northern observers. •      Diary (2 days out): Falcon 9 upper stage (2025-010D) lunar impact near Einstein Crater, 5 Aug ~06:35 UTC — ~2:35 am EDT / 11:35 pm PDT (4 Aug); North America best-timed on the dark limb. Southern Hemisphere: ~4:35 pm AEST (daylight) — await orbiter after-images. •      Looking ahead: 12 Aug total solar eclipse (Greenland/Iceland/Spain) + moonless Perseid peak + six-planet dawn alignment. View partial phases only through certified ISO 12312-2 filters. Links & follow •      Website, back catalogue, news feed & newsletter: astronomydaily.io •      Social: @AstroDailyPod  ·  Part of the Bitesz.com Podcast NetworkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-latest-space-news--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.astronomydaily.io/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Get the best secure and private email on the planet. Stop your Government, google and who knows who else spying on every email you write. Do what we did and use ProtonMail. They beleive in privacy and there are no ads in their business model...yet they still provide a free forever service. Check them out and get out special deal at www.astronomydaily.io/protonmailBecome a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

VOV - Việt Nam và Thế giới
Tin thế giới - Tàu thám hiểm không gian của Nhật Bản lập kỷ lục mới về tiếp cận tiểu hành tinh ở cự ly gần

VOV - Việt Nam và Thế giới

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 1:51


VOV1 - Cơ quan hàng không vũ trụ Nhật Bản (JAXA) vừa công bố những thông tin mới xung quanh việc một tàu thám hiểm không gian của cơ quan này thực hiện “chuyến bay lướt qua” một tiểu hành tinh, cho thấy một kỷ lục thế giới mới đã được lập liên quan việc tiếp cận các thiên thể ở cự ly gần.Theo Cơ quan hàng không vũ trụ Nhật Bản (JAXA), vào lúc 18h30 ngày 5/7, theo giờ địa phương, tàu thám hiểm không gian Hayabusa-2 của cơ quan này đã thực hiện một “chuyến bay lướt qua - Flyby” tiểu hành tinh Torifune - một tiểu hành tinh ở cách Trái Đất khoảng 100 triệu km, và đã ghi nhận được hình ảnh giống như “người tuyết” của thiên thể này.Vào thời điểm đó, JAXA chỉ cho biết Hayabusa-2 đã tiếp cận Torifune ở cự ly rất gần với tốc độ rất cao, lên tới 5,2 km/s, và độ dài của “chuyến bay lướt qua” này chỉ vào khoảng 800m, tính từ tâm tiểu hành tinh. Tuy nhiên, trong một công bố mới nhất, JAXA đã bổ sung thêm thông tin mới, khi cho biết Hayabusa-2 đã đến rất gần Torifune, với khoảng cách chưa đầy 400m. JAXA cũng điều chỉnh thông số của Torifune, với chiều dài khoảng 840m và đường kính trung bình khoảng 540m.  Theo các chuyên gia, từ trước đến nay, đã có nhiều sứ mệnh tiếp cận các tiểu hành tinh và kỷ lục tiếp cận gần nhất là do Trung Quốc thiết lập với 770m. Với kết quả lần này của Hayabusa-2, kỷ lục nêu trên đã bị phá vỡ. Tuy nhiên, các nhà khoa học Nhật Bản vẫn chưa thực sự hài lòng với kỹ thuật dẫn đường vệ tinh siêu chính xác hiện nay. Ông Mimasu Yuya – Trưởng nhóm nghiên cứu của JAXA cho biết:“Đây là sứ mệnh có độ khó rất cao, đặc biệt là trong trường hợp phải điều khiển tàu thám hiểm va đập trực tiếp với thiên thể. Vì vậy, vẫn cần tiếp tục hoàn thiện kỹ thuật dẫn đường”Tàu thám hiểm không gian Hayabusa-2 được phóng lên vào năm 2014. Sứ mệnh tiếp cận Torifune là thành công thứ 2 của Hayabusa-2 trong gần 6 năm qua, sau khi đổ bộ và lấy được các mẫu vật trên tiểu hành tinh Ryugu để mang về Trái Đất vào tháng 12/2020. Sau Torifune, Hayabusa-2 sẽ sử dụng nốt lượng nhiên liệu còn lại để chuyển hướng sang mục tiêu cuối cùng là tiểu hành tinh 1998KY26 – một thiên thể nằm giữa quỹ đạo của Trái Đất và sao Hỏa./. VOV Nhật BảnHayabusa-2 tiếp cận Torifune ở khoảng cách rất gần và tốc độ cao. Ảnh JAXA

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
TERP RAPTOR: A student-built mission to asteroid Apophis

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 61:46


On Friday, April 13, 2029, asteroid Apophis will pass closer to Earth than our geostationary satellites. While NASA, ESA, and JAXA are all sending missions, a team of students at the University of Maryland is building their own spacecraft to join the fleet. TERP RAPTOR is a CubeSat-based mission roughly the size of a microwave that aims to fly past the asteroid and snap images of its surface as it approaches Earth. Four members of the team join Planetary Radio: Adrienne Rudolph, the Student Principal Investigator; Elena Wu, the Lead Project Manager; Tyler Autrey, the Mechanical, Structure, and Materials Lead; and Alexander Williams, the Propulsion Lead. Together, they talk about how a graduate class project turned into a real mission, what they hope to learn about this potentially hazardous asteroid, and why they're not letting anyone tell them it can't be done. Then, Bruce Betts joins us for What's Up, where we mark the deployment anniversary of The Planetary Society's own CubeSat-based solar sail mission, LightSail 2. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2026-terp-raptorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

バイリンガルニュース (Bilingual News)
720. バイリンガルニュース 07.16.26

バイリンガルニュース (Bilingual News)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 87:35


アメリカ寄生虫、社交不安認知、国産ヒューマノイド、JAXA再使用、など

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast
Starship Set for Flight 13, Japan's Reusable Rocket Breakthrough, and SpaceX's 100,000 Satellite Ambition

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 19:14 Transcription Available


Astronomy Daily S05E139 — Monday, 13 July 2026   Starship could fly again as soon as Wednesday — carrying its first-ever real payload. Japan quietly joins the reusable rocket club just a day after China. SpaceX asks regulators for a jaw-dropping 100,000 satellites. Physicists may have heard the accumulated whispers of every star that ever exploded. Isar Aerospace signs a $150 million deal to launch from Canada. And a ravenous black hole just 1.8 billion light-years away is giving astronomers — including teams from CSIRO and the University of Sydney — a window into the dawn of time.   In this episode •         Starship Flight 13: Booster 20's 33-engine static fire complete; launch NET Wednesday (AEST); first deployment of 20 Starlink V3 satellites; in-space Raptor relight and Indian Ocean splashdown planned. •         JAXA's RV-X reusable rocket completes its first hop at Noshiro — about 40 seconds, 10–11 metres up, landing upright — one day after China's Long March 10B sea recovery. •         SpaceX files with the FCC for a 100,000-satellite Gen3 constellation in very low Earth orbit, pitched at multi-gigabit AI-era connectivity — and entirely dependent on Starship. •         Super-Kamiokande reports the first indication of the Diffuse Supernova Neutrino Background from nearly 5,000 days of data — the accumulated neutrinos of every core-collapse supernova in cosmic history. •         Isar Aerospace signs a 10-year deal with Maritime Launch Services for a dedicated complex at Spaceport Nova Scotia — first orbital launches targeted for 2028, up to 40 per year by 2029. •         Galaxy SDSS J110546.07+145202.4: a lightweight, ferociously fast-growing black hole behaving like the early universe's titans, shining 20-fold brighter in radio for eight-plus years — with CSIRO's ATCA among the follow-up telescopes. •         Skywatching: New Moon Tuesday evening (7:44pm AEST / 9:44pm NZST); prime Milky Way core viewing; Venus brilliant in the west; Mars near Aldebaran pre-dawn; Comet 10P/Tempel 2 favours southern observers.   Sources & further reading •         Space.com — Starship Flight 13 static fire & launch outlook; Starlink Gen3 filing; Isar/MLS deal; ravenous black hole; supernova neutrino whispers •         AP / Japan Times / RTÉ — JAXA RV-X first test flight •         Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy press release; Komossa et al., The Astrophysical Journal (2026) •         Tohoku University / phys.org — Super-Kamiokande DSNB indication (Neutrino 2026 conference) •         CBC / The Globe and Mail / SpaceQ — Isar Aerospace & Maritime Launch Services agreement details •         NASA JPL What's Up July 2026; EarthSky; Space.com night sky guide — skywatchingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-latest-space-news--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

VOV - Việt Nam và Thế giới
Tin thế giới - Doanh nghiệp Nhật – Mỹ liên kết xây dựng Trạm vũ trụ thương mại tư nhân

VOV - Việt Nam và Thế giới

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 1:26


VOV1 - Trong khuôn khổ các nỗ lực của khu vực tư nhân nhằm chinh phục khoảng không vũ trụ, các doanh nghiệp Nhật Bản và Mỹ đã bắt tay liên kết để phát triển, vận hành các trạm vũ trụ thương mại tư nhân. Công ty Hệ thống vũ trụ có người điều khiển (Japan Manned Space Systems Corporation - JAMSS) - một doanh nghiệp tư nhân hàng đầu tại Nhật Bản chuyên về công nghệ và hệ thống không gian có người lái, cho biết vừa ký kết hiệp định hợp tác xây dựng một trạm vũ trụ thương mại tư nhân với Vast Space - một công ty hàng không vũ trụ tư nhân của Mỹ chuyên thiết kế và chế tạo các trạm vũ trụ thương mại có người ở trong quỹ đạo tầm thấp.Hiệp định này được được ký kết trong bối cảnh Trạm vũ trụ quốc tế (ISS), đã hoạt động gần 25 năm, dự kiến sẽ ngừng hoạt động vào năm 2030 và Chính phủ Mỹ đang hợp tác với các công ty tư nhân nhằm phát triển thế hệ trạm vũ trụ mới. Dự kiến, trạm vũ trụ thương mại tư nhân đầu tiên của liên doanh Nhật - Mỹ sẽ được sử dụng làm nơi nghiên cứu khoa học, đầu mối kết nối các khách hàng ở khu vực châu Á có nguyện vọng du lịch không gian và là nơi đào tạo các phi công vũ trụ.Hiện nay, JAMSS đang hỗ trợ Cơ quan hàng không vũ trụ Nhật Bản (JAXA) vận hành và sử dụng mô-đun thí nghiệm "Kibo" trên ISS. Doanh nghiệp này cũng đang tập trung vào các lĩnh vực hoạt động như huấn luyện phi hành gia, quản lý kiểm soát trên mặt đất, theo dõi tình trạng sức khỏe phi hành gia, đánh giá tính an toàn của các thiết bị, vật liệu thử nghiệm được đưa lên không gian…Trong khi đó, Vast Space đang thúc đẩy chuẩn bị để có thể đưa Haven-1 - trạm vũ trụ thương mại đầu tiên trên thế giới, lên quỹ đạo trong khoảng thời gian từ tháng 1 đến tháng 3/2027 và sẽ bắt đầu vận hành Haven-2 – cơ sở không gian được coi là “người kế thừa ISS”, theo từng giai đoạn cụ thể từ năm 2028. Hợp tác tư nhân Nhật – Mỹ này được kỳ vọng là sẽ mang lại cục diện mới cho công nghiệp hàng không vũ trụ.Tuấn Nhật/VOV-JapanHình ảnh mô phỏng trạm vũ trụ Haven-1. Ảnh Vast Space

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
Small Town Universe: Inside Green Bank's Radio Quiet Zone

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 55:27


Green Bank, West Virginia is home to the world's largest fully steerable radio telescope. It's also the only town in the U.S. where cell phones and Wi-Fi are banned, so the telescope can listen for faint signals from across the Universe undisturbed. This week, we bring you a special conversation recorded after The Planetary Society's virtual screening of Small Town Universe, the documentary that follows the people whose lives are shaped by that place. Mat Kaplan, Planetary Society senior communications advisor, talks with filmmaker Katie Dellamaggiore and physicist Ellie White about making the film, the beauty and stakes of life at Green Bank, and the ongoing fight to keep the observatory funded. Before that, Kate Howells, public communications specialist, previews the total solar eclipse crossing parts of the Northern Hemisphere on August 12th, the first visible from Western Europe since 1999. And Bruce Betts, chief scientist, joins for What's Up, breaking down Hayabusa2's July 5th flyby of asteroid Torifune. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2026-small-town-universeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Connect ~あなたと経済をつなぐ5分間~
【7月7日】はやぶさ2がトリフネに接近。「北海道の1円玉を沖縄から射抜く」困難さ

News Connect ~あなたと経済をつなぐ5分間~

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 5:59


News Connect(ニュースコネクト)あなたと経済をつなぐ5分間1日1つ、5分間で、国際政治や海外のビジネスシーンを中心に、世界のメガトレンドがわかる重要ニュースを解説。朝の支度や散歩、通勤、家事の時間などにお聴きいただけるとうれしいです。▼出演:野村高文(Podcastプロデューサー/Podcast Studio Chronicle代表)https://x.com/nmrtkfm▼支援プログラム「Chronicleサポーター」については、こちらをご参照ください。https://chronicle-inc.net/supporthttps://note.com/t_nomura/n/n43e514e703b4▼参考ニュース:JAXAはやぶさ2拡張ミッションhttps://www.hayabusa2.jaxa.jp/小惑星2001 CC21の名前が「トリフネ」と決まりましたhttps://www.hayabusa2.jaxa.jp/topics/20240925_2001_CC21/index.html沖縄から、北海道にある1円玉をレールガンで射貫くくらいの難しさhttps://wired.jp/articl/hayabusa2-torifune-flyby-livestream/Japanese probe set for super-close flyby on July 5: 'We're going to discover another beast to put in the zoo of asteroids'https://www.space.com/astronomy/asteroids/japanese-probe-set-for-super-close-flyby-on-july-5-were-going-to-discover-another-beast-to-put-in-the-zoo-of-asteroidsJAXA sets July 5 Hayabusa2 Trifune flyby at 18:30https://jp.ibtimes.com/jaxa-sets-july-5-hayabusa2-trifune-flyby-1830-101583JAXA Demonstrates Planetary Defense Tech, Becoming Second Nation After UShttps://www.chosun.com/english/world-en/2026/07/06/23DZXLMBANBMTIQARMXPHLAPP4/Japan Space Probe Performs Flyby Of Asteroid. It May Help Protect The Earthhttps://www.ndtv.com/world-news/japan-space-probe-performs-flyby-of-asteroid-it-may-help-protect-the-earth-11730682火星衛星のサンプルから、生命誕生・居住可能性と火星圏の起源に迫るMMXhttps://www.mmx.jaxa.jp/▼Podcast Studio Chronicle公式サイトhttps://chronicle-inc.net/

Space Nuts
The Pink, Salty Exoplanet — Could Humanity Travel to the Galaxy's Most Colorful World?

Space Nuts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 35:29 Transcription Available


Space Nuts Episode 369: Exploring Phobos, Pink Exoplanets, and Saving the SWIFT ObservatoryThis episode dives into some of the most intriguing space stories, from the mysterious Martian moon Phobos and its peculiar orbit to the bizarre, salt-colored exoplanet GJ 504b—possibly a pink dwarf. Plus, learn about a swift rescue mission to save the vital SWIFT space observatory.In this episode:The unique orbit and origin hypotheses of Phobos, including upcoming JAXA mission MMXHow Phobos's orbit might decay within millions of years and its potential internal structureThe discovery and characteristics of the pink, salty exoplanet GJ 504bThe debate over whether GJ 504b is a planet, brown dwarf, or starThe challenges faced by the aging SWIFT observatory and innovative plans for its rescueListener questions about universe expansion, gravitons, particles, and effects of space travel on humansTimestamps:00:00 - Overview of today's space stories and why they matter00:40 - Insights on Phobos, Mars's close-in moon with unusual orbit03:01 - How Phobos's orbit is unstable and upcoming JAXA's MMX mission04:37 - Theories about Phobos's origin: collision vs. capture07:05 - Surface features and internal structure of Phobos09:24 - The future of Phobos and its potential collision with Mars14:00 - Discovery of the pink, salty exoplanet GJ 504b15:09 - Why GJ 504b is unique: direct imaging, color, and spectral analysis16:07 - Is GJ 504b a planet, brown dwarf, or a star?17:37 - The temperature of GJ 504b and implications for its classification19:45 - How James Webb observations reveal salt clouds in GJ 504b's atmosphere21:03 - Could GJ 504b be a pink dwarf? The classification debate22:38 - Comparing planetary colors: Jupiter, Saturn, and the implications23:05 - Fun cultural tidbits: Pink salt, salt coffee, and other salty things24:44 - Urgency in the SWIFT space observatory rescue mission26:08 - The history and importance of SWIFT since 200428:53 - The evolving orbit of SWIFT and innovative launch plans by Catalyst Space Technologies31:42 - Challenges in orbital correction and the future of space observatories34:34 - Final thoughts from Fred and the excitement of upcoming space missions35:11 - Wrap-up and call for listener questions on space, particles, and the universeResources & Links:Japanese Martian Moons Explorer (MMX)GJ 504b Details and DiscoveryJames Webb Space TelescopeCatalyst Space TechnologiesRoyal Astronomical Society Monthly NoticesConnect with the Guests & Hosts:Andrew Dunkley - TwitterProfessor Fred Watson - TwitterNote: This episode combines deep space science, recent breakthroughs, and listener engagement, making complex topics approachable and fascinating. Stay tuned for upcoming missions, scientific debates, and space trivia that make our universe endlessly intriguing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

RTL Today - In Conversation with Lisa Burke
Asteroid Day in Luxembourg: How Scientists Are Learning to Defend Earth, 30/06/2026

RTL Today - In Conversation with Lisa Burke

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 119:59


Four women, three missions, one artist and a comet parked in space. Inside the Asteroid Day Festival episode of The Lisa Burke Show. For the Asteroid Day Festival in Luxembourg, four remarkable women came into the RTL City studio, three scientists and one artist, each travelling through heat, early flights and long journeys because they care deeply about how we explore, understand and protect ourselves from objects in space. My guests were Dr Stefania Soldini, Associate Professor in Space Engineering at the University of Liverpool and Director of the new Zero-G AstroLab; Sabina Raducan, planetary scientist at Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the Royal Observatory of Belgium; Professor Kathrin Altwegg, Professor Emeritus in Space Research and Planetology at the University of Bern; and Aura Satz, a London based artist working with film, sound, performance and sculpture. What asteroids are, and why we chase something so small and so far away An asteroid, as Stefania Soldini explained, is a small rocky object that never became a planet. That is exactly why it matters. These bodies preserve information from the birth of the Solar System more than 4.5 billion years ago. They may carry clues about planets, water and perhaps even how the building blocks of life came to Earth. “We scientists are interested because they retain some clues of maybe how life has been brought to Earth.” Stefania worked at Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA, on the famous Hayabusa2 mission to asteroid Ryugu. Hayabusa2 is still working and will fly past a new asteroid on 5 July 2026. Sending a spacecraft to a body around one kilometre across, about 100 million kilometres away, with a communication delay of around 40 minutes, is engineering on a scale that is hard to hold in the human mind. Hayabusa2 collected material twice: once from the surface and once from below it after creating a crater. Those samples were then returned to Earth, giving scientists access to material from a world we could never touch with human hands. “When you see the object for the first time, you think, oh wow, it's nothing like we thought it was.” That sentence captures the drama of asteroid exploration. The maths can take you there, the engineering can keep you alive, but the asteroid itself still has the power to surprise you. Hayabusa2 and DART: touching an asteroid, then deliberately hitting one From Hayabusa2, we moved to Sabina Raducan and NASA's DART mission, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test. This was the world's first real attempt to deflect an asteroid by deliberately crashing a spacecraft into it. The target was Dimorphos, a tiny moon around 160 metres across, orbiting the larger asteroid Didymos. The spacecraft was moving at more than six kilometres per second and had to find its target autonomously. The main asteroid became visible only about an hour before impact. The actual target appeared only minutes before the spacecraft hit it. “It was a complete success. So we can all feel safe. So far.” It is an extraordinary thing to hear. Humanity has tested a way to move an asteroid. It was real planetary defence, built on decades of maths, modelling, engineering and international collaboration. “The actual target became visible only a few minutes before the impact.” Hera: the European mission going to inspect the aftermath Because DART was destroyed on impact, we still do not know exactly what happened to Dimorphos. Did it leave a crater? Did it reshape the asteroid? How much material was thrown out? How did that ejecta change the momentum of the system? That is the job of Hera, the European Space Agency mission now on its way to the Didymos system. Both Sabina and Stefania work on Hera, which will inspect the result of DART and help turn a successful test into knowledge we can use if Earth ever needs protecting. “We know the asteroid was not completely destroyed. But we don't know what the crater looks like. If there even is a crater.” Whatever happens in geopolitics, science continues to show what collaboration can look like at its best. Rosetta and the comets: an archaeologist in space Professor Kathrin Altwegg then took us from asteroids to comets. A comet, she said with characteristic humour, is cooler than an asteroid in every sense. It is much colder, around minus 240 degrees, and it contains ices preserved from the early Solar System and beyond. As Principal Investigator for the ROSINA instrument on ESA's Rosetta mission to comet 67P, Kathrin helped analyse some of the most pristine material we have ever encountered. Rosetta found water, gases, organic molecules and amino acids, the building blocks of life. She was very clear: this is prebiotic material, not life itself. But the implication is enormous. “It's archaeology, but with a lot of zeros in the years.” For Kathrin, cometary science reaches into the great questions: where do we come from, where are we going, and are we alone? She explained that some of the material found in comets is older than our Solar System. If it is universal, then what happened here on Earth could have happened elsewhere. Her answer on life beyond Earth was characteristically direct: almost certainly yes, but probably microbes rather than life as we are. “A comet is just a more cool asteroid.” Rosetta was also a lesson in human commitment. This was a mission measured in decades: 10 years of planning, 10 years of building, 10 years of cruise through space, two years of measurements, then many more years of data analysis. When I asked how anyone stays committed for that long, her answer was unforgettable. “You get high on comets.” Apophis in 2029, and an honest answer about the risk In 2029, an asteroid called Apophis, around 300 metres across, will pass extremely close to Earth, at roughly the distance of geostationary satellites. Once considered a possible risk, it has now been ruled out as an impact threat. It will not hit Earth. Still, the conversation gave us an honest and useful way to think about risk. Dinosaur scale impacts are extraordinarily rare. Smaller objects, around 30 metres and under, are usually dealt with by Earth's atmosphere. The objects that deserve real attention are around 100 metres across: big enough to cause serious local damage, but small enough that we may be able to act. “These are the ones that we can do something about.” Kathrin would not offer false comfort for the truly enormous asteroid scenario. Planetary defence is therefore not about panic. It is about seeing early, understanding properly and acting in time, if we can. The artist in the room: how we listen to warnings Aura Satz came into the conversation from a different direction. She is not an asteroid scientist, but her work on sirens, sound and emergency listening felt unexpectedly central to Asteroid Day. Her film Preemptive Listening explores how we hear warnings, how we respond to alarm and whether emergency signals can do more than frighten us. Her work asks a question that belongs in planetary defence too: how do we listen to danger before it is too late? “Does an alarm have to be alarming?” Aura described a siren as a call to attention, something that gives an instruction and points to a possible future. In that sense, an asteroid warning system is also a kind of siren, one aimed not at panic, but at survival. “It points to the possibility of survival.” Her film installation is currently on display as part of the exhibition état bruit at Konschthal Esch in Luxembourg. This is exactly the kind of outreach the scientists said they need. The science is extraordinary, but it has to be heard, understood and felt by the public. Advice for anyone who loves space but fears the maths One of the most encouraging parts of the conversation came when I asked whether there is room in space science for people who are not brilliant mathematicians or engineers. The answer was yes. There is room for communicators, artists, outreach specialists, technicians, geologists, chemists, programmers, observers and people who can help translate difficult science into public understanding. “You don't have to be very good at mathematics. There are ways around it.” From Stefania and Sabina came advice that applies far beyond space: follow your passion, take opportunities when they come and keep going. In missions that last years or decades, perseverance matters as much as brilliance. One last image: a spacecraft parked in space, waiting My favourite image came from Kathrin. The next comet mission, Comet Interceptor, is planned for launch in 2028 or 2029. But it will not fly to a known target. It will park in space and wait, sometimes for years, for a brand new comet entering the inner Solar System for the first time. A spacecraft, waiting patiently in space for a comet that has not yet arrived. A target that does not yet have a name. “It depends on the patience you have. I told you it's a fun mission.” So we will keep watching that little parked spacecraft. We will think of these four women, and of everything they have given to science, space engineering, art and public understanding. Asteroid Day is about rocks in space, yes. But it is also about us: how we listen, how we collaborate, how we imagine the future, and how we learn to defend the only planet we currently call home. Links and further reading Stefania Soldini, Zero-G AstroLab at the University of Liverpool: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/space/space-robotics/ Stefania Soldini on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-stefania-soldini-42524651 Sabina Raducan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabina-raducan-bb511a71/ ESA Hera mission overview: https://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/Hera/Hera_mission_overview Kathrin Altwegg and ESA's Rosetta mission: https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Rosetta Aura Satz: https://aurasatz.com Instagram: @aurasatz Konschthal Esch, Luxembourg: https://www.konschthal.lu

Recalog
226. 2026/06/28 H3ロケット6号機、打ち上げ成功

Recalog

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026


以下のようなトピックについて話をしました。 01. AWS Summit Japan 2026、幕張メッセで6月開催 AWS Summit Japan 2026 要約 開催概要 AWS Summit Japan は、2026年6月25日〜26日に幕張メッセで開催される2日間の無料イベントです。クラウドとAIイノベーションの最前線を体験できる場として、エージェンティックAIやサーバーレスコンピューティングなど最新テクノロジーを紹介します。 主なコンテンツ 基調講演では、AIエージェントの構築・デプロイ・スケーリングに関するAWSの取り組みを紹介。OpenAI Japan、東京海上日動、フリー株式会社など国内外の著名企業リーダーが登壇します。スペシャルセッションでは、企業のビジネスプロセスを変革するAIエージェントの実践事例や最新技術を解説します。 見どころ 260以上のセッションに加え、AWS Village、業界別ゾーン、Builders' Fair、スタートアップゾーン、ハンズオンワークショップなど多彩なプログラムを用意。AWS専門家への直接相談や参加者同士のネットワーキングも充実しています。 ビジネス変革の手法習得、スキルアップ、新たな人脈形成を目的とする、あらゆる知識レベルの方に最適なイベントです。 02. AWSが提唱するAI駆動開発ライフサイクルとは AI駆動開発ライフサイクル(AI-DLC)の概要 サーバーワークスの針生氏が、AWSが提唱する新しいソフトウェア開発手法「AI駆動開発ライフサイクル(AI-DLC)」についての社内勉強会内容を公開しました。 AI-DLCの特徴 従来のアジャイルやスクラムにAIを後付けするのではなく、ゼロベースでAIを前提として設計された手法です。最大の特徴は、従来数ヶ月かかっていた開発が数日で完了する点にあります。「必要なのは自動車であり、より速い馬車ではない」という言葉が示すように、既存手法の改良ではなく、根本的な発想の転換が求められます。 5つの主要設計原則 ①最初からAIを前提に設計、②AIが人間に問いかける会話の逆転、③設計技法をコアに統合、④AIと人間の最適な役割分担、⑤エンタープライズレベルの複雑なシステムへの対応、が挙げられています。 3つのフェーズ 「インセプション(意図からユニット化)」「コンストラクション(ユニットからデプロイ可能な形へ変換)」「オペレーション(デプロイと運用)」で構成され、各フェーズでAIが主導し、人間は検証・意思決定に集中します。新規開発・既存システム改修の両方に対応しています。 AIの進化を踏まえると、この開発手法が主流となる日は遠くないかもしれません。 03. Anthropic、AI制限の隠蔽から透明化へ転換 Anthropic、Claude Fable 5の「隠れた制限」を研究者の批判受け修正 Anthropicは、最新モデル「Claude Fable 5」に組み込んでいたAI開発向けの制限設計を公開直後に修正した。問題となったのは、大規模言語モデルの訓練や分散学習インフラなどフロンティアAI開発に関わる依頼に対し、ユーザーへの通知なしに応答の有効性を密かに低下させる仕組みだった。 この設計が発覚すると、研究者のSimon WillisonやNathan Lambertらが強く批判。「モデルが全力で答えているのか判断できない」「信頼の破壊だ」という声が広がった。研究者にとって、拒否や代替モデルへの切り替えは許容できても、気づかないまま質の低い応答を受け取ることは、実験結果の評価や料金の観点からも深刻な問題だった。 Anthropicは6月11日、「誤ったトレードオフだった」と認め、該当する依頼には拒否理由を明示するか、Claude Opus 4.8へのフォールバックを通知する方式へ変更した。ただし制限そのものは維持されており、今回の修正は「隠す」から「見せる」への転換にすぎない。 背景には、AIがAI開発を加速するという同社の危機感がある。Anthropicによれば、自社コードの80%以上がすでにClaudeによって書かれており、外部の競合主体の能力向上を助けることへの懸念が制限の根拠となっている。一方、研究者側は、この論理が少数のトップラボによる独占構造を固定化すると警戒する。 透明性の確保は信頼回復の第一歩だが、どの研究を許可しどこを遮断するかという本質的な問いは未解決のままだ。 04. H3ロケット6号機、打ち上げ成功し飛行再開 JAXA「H3」ロケット6号機、打ち上げ成功 JAXAは2026年6月12日午前9時53分59秒、種子島宇宙センターから「H3」ロケット6号機を打ち上げ、2段目の軌道投入に成功しました。 今回の機体は固体燃料ブースターを搭載せず1段目エンジンを3基に増やした「H3-30S」形態で、H3の各形態の中で最も打ち上げコストが低い試験機です。ペイロードには性能確認用ペイロード(VEP-5)のほか、東京科学大学や静岡大学など国内外の機関が開発した小型副衛星6機が搭載され、いずれも分離が確認されました。 また今回の打ち上げは、2025年12月の8号機失敗から約半年ぶりの飛行再開でもあります。8号機では衛星搭載アダプタの強度低下により衛星が脱落したとみられており、6号機では補修済みのアダプタを使用するとともに、原因究明の検証を目的とした追加センサーやカメラ収録時間の延長などの対策が講じられました。打ち上げ後は2段目の制御落下も予定海域で確認され、ミッションは全て成功裏に終了しています。 本ラジオはあくまで個人の見解であり現実のいかなる団体を代表するものではありません ご理解頂ますようよろしくおねがいします

JIJI news for English Learners-時事通信英語学習ニュース‐
延期のH3・9号機、8月7日に 測位衛星「みちびき7号」搭載

JIJI news for English Learners-時事通信英語学習ニュース‐

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 0:26


宇宙航空研究開発機構は15日、H3ロケット9号機を、8月7日に鹿児島県・種子島宇宙センターから打ち上げると発表した。 The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, said Monday it will launch its No. 9 H3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 7.

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JIJI English News-時事通信英語ニュース-
Japan to Launch No. 9 H3 Rocket on Aug. 7

JIJI English News-時事通信英語ニュース-

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 0:13


The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, said Monday it will launch its No. 9 H3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 7.

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FNN.jpプライムオンライン
H3ロケット打ち上げ成功 「ホッとしています」 補助ロケットなしでコスト削減も実現

FNN.jpプライムオンライン

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 1:07


「H3ロケット打ち上げ成功 「ホッとしています」 補助ロケットなしでコスト削減も実現」 日本の主力ロケット、H3ロケット6号機が12日午前、鹿児島県の種子島宇宙センターから打ち上げられました。ロケットは計画通り飛行し、6基の小型人工衛星を分離、打ち上げは成功しました。H3ロケット6号機は午前9時53分、種子島宇宙センターから打ち上げられました。H3ロケットの打ち上げは、2025年12月に失敗した8号機以来です。JAXA(宇宙航空研究開発機構)はロケットが計画通り飛行し、搭載されていた6基の小型人工衛星を分離したとして打ち上げ成功を発表しました。JAXA・有田誠プロジェクトマネージャ:分離できて初めて成功とハードルを自ら上げてしまったんですけど、なんとか達成できて本当にホッとしています。今回の6号機はコストの削減を目指し、補助ロケットを使わない初めての打ち上げ形態が取り入れられています。

JIJI news for English Learners-時事通信英語学習ニュース‐
H3ロケット打ち上げ成功 2度目の失敗から半年―初の「低コスト型」・JAXA

JIJI news for English Learners-時事通信英語学習ニュース‐

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 0:29


打ち上げられるH3ロケット6号機、12日午前、鹿児島県・種子島宇宙センター宇宙航空研究開発機構は12日午前9時53分、H3ロケット6号機を鹿児島県・種子島宇宙センターから打ち上げた。 The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, successfully launched an H3 rocket on Friday morning, after an unsuccessful launch attempt last December.

JIJI English News-時事通信英語ニュース-
Japan Successfully Launches H3 Rocket

JIJI English News-時事通信英語ニュース-

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 0:10


The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, successfully launched an H3 rocket on Friday morning, after an unsuccessful launch attempt last December.

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast
NASA's Historic Artemis 3 Crew, Early Launch for Roman Telescope, and a Solar Storm Spectacle

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 16:01 Transcription Available


In today's episode, Anna and Avery cover six major stories: NASA's historic Artemis III crew announcement, the official August 30 launch date for the Roman Space Telescope, a G3 geomagnetic storm delivering northern lights to mid-latitudes, a worrying air leak aboard the International Space Station, the fallout from Blue Origin's New Glenn explosion and its impact on NASA's Moon programme, and JAXA's H3 rocket attempting a redemption launch tonight.   Stories Covered •        BREAKING: NASA announces the four-person crew for Artemis III at Johnson Space Center -- a mission redesignated as a low-Earth-orbit docking rehearsal, paving the way for the Artemis IV Moon landing in 2028. •        NASA officially sets August 30, 2026 as the launch date for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope -- eight months ahead of schedule. Roman will survey the sky 100x wider than Hubble, targeting dark energy, dark matter and exoplanets. •        A cannibal coronal mass ejection -- two merged CMEs -- arrives at Earth triggering a G3 geomagnetic storm, with auroras visible to mid-northern latitudes on June 8-9. •        Crew aboard the ISS briefly shelters in the docked SpaceX Dragon on June 5 as a worsening air leak in the Russian Zvezda module's PrK transfer tunnel prompts precautionary evacuation procedures. •        NASA seeks an alternative launch vehicle for Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander following the catastrophic May 28 New Glenn explosion at Cape Canaveral, which destroyed LC-36 and threatened the autumn cargo lander demonstration flight. •        JAXA launches the H3 rocket (H3-30 variant) tonight from Tanegashima on a test flight -- Japan's first large rocket powered entirely by liquid engines -- following the December 2025 failure that lost the QZS-5 navigation satellite.   Links & Further Reading NASA Artemis III crew announcement: nasa.gov Roman Space Telescope launch update: science.nasa.gov/blogs/roman Space weather updates: spaceweather.com | earthsky.org/sun ISS status blog: blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation Blue Origin New Glenn updates: spaceflightnow.com JAXA H3 launch: global.jaxa.jp  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

INSiDER - Dentro la Tecnologia
La qualità di un video inizia dal suono

INSiDER - Dentro la Tecnologia

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2026 29:32 Transcription Available


Nel mondo della creazione di contenuti digitali, con piattaforme come YouTube, Instagram e TikTok, si è consolidata un'ossessione collettiva per la qualità delle immagini. Eppure, spesso si trascura un aspetto che conta altrettanto, se non di più, l'audio. Un contenuto multimediale è, per definizione, un'esperienza multisensoriale e l'audio non può essere relegato ad accessorio, ma deve diventare la struttura portante del video. In questa puntata analizziamo le principali tecnologie che stanno alzando la qualità del suono per i creatori di contenuti: dal beamforming, all'intelligenza artificiale integrata nei dispositivi, fino al 32-bit in virgola mobile, che ha liberato i videomaker dal problema del clipping digitale. Infine, per scoprire come queste tecnologie si traducono in pratica, abbiamo provato il nuovo set di microfoni Mic Pro di Insta360.Nella sezione delle notizie parliamo del Google I/O 2026, dove sono stati presentati i nuovi agenti Gemini e gli smart glasses Android XR e dell'agenzia spaziale giapponese JAXA che sta sviluppando un motore ipersonico per aerei in grado di raggiungere Mach 5.--Indice--00:00 - Introduzione01:10 - Con il Google I/O inizia l'era degli agenti Gemini (Blog.Google, Luca Martinelli)03:13 - JAXA sperimenta un motore ipersonico (HDBlog.it, Matteo Gallo)04:42 - La qualità di un video inizia dal suono (Matteo Gallo)13:41 - La nostra esperienza con Insta360 Mic Pro (Davide Fasoli, Matteo Gallo)28:40 - Conclusione--Testo--Leggi la trascrizione: https://www.dentrolatecnologia.it/S8E21#testo--Contatti--• www.dentrolatecnologia.it• Instagram (@dentrolatecnologia)• Telegram (@dentrolatecnologia)• YouTube (@dentrolatecnologia)• redazione@dentrolatecnologia.it--Sponsor--• Puntata realizzata in collaborazione con Insta360--Brani--• Ecstasy by Rabbit Theft• Whatever by Cartoon & Andromedik

INSiDER - Dentro la Tecnologia
Raspberry Pi: un piccolo computer che sta cambiando il modo di innovare

INSiDER - Dentro la Tecnologia

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 42:14 Transcription Available


Nel mondo della creazione di contenuti digitali, con piattaforme come YouTube, Instagram e TikTok, si è consolidata un'ossessione collettiva per la qualità delle immagini. Eppure, spesso si trascura un aspetto che conta altrettanto, se non di più: l'audio. Un contenuto multimediale è, per definizione, un'esperienza multisensoriale e l'audio non può essere relegato ad accessorio, ma deve diventare la struttura portante del video. In questa puntata analizziamo le principali tecnologie che stanno aumentando la qualità del suono per i creatori di contenuti: dal beamforming all'intelligenza artificiale integrata nei dispositivi, fino alla rivoluzionaria tecnologia a 32-bit in virgola mobile che ha liberato i videomaker dal problema del clipping digitale. Per scoprire come queste tecnologie si traducono in pratica, abbiamo provato in anteprima il nuovo set di microfoni Mic Pro di Insta360.Nella sezione delle notizie parliamo del Google I/O 2026, dove sono stati presentati i nuovi agenti Gemini e gli smart glasses Android XR e dell'agenzia spaziale giapponese JAXA che sta sviluppando un motore ipersonico per aerei in grado di raggiungere Mach 5.--Indice--00:00 - Introduzione01:33 - Le novità dall'Android Show 2026 (Blog.Google, Luca Martinelli)03:10 - Scoperto un nuovo cristallo del primo test atomico (HDBlog.it, Matteo Gallo)04:31 - Raspberry Pi: un piccolo computer che sta cambiando il modo di innovare (Elisabetta Bianchi, Davide Fasoli, Luca Martinelli)41:22 - Conclusione--Testo--Leggi la trascrizione: https://www.dentrolatecnologia.it/S8E20#testo--Contatti--• www.dentrolatecnologia.it• Instagram (@dentrolatecnologia)• Telegram (@dentrolatecnologia)• YouTube (@dentrolatecnologia)• redazione@dentrolatecnologia.it--Brani--• Ecstasy by Rabbit Theft• Believe Me by CADMIUM, JAMZ, SIMONNE

飯田浩司のOK! Cozy up! Podcast
2026年5月5日(火)コメンテーター:吉岡明子

飯田浩司のOK! Cozy up! Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 65:10


2025年5月5日(火)ニュース 今日はこどもの日SP 普段、使っている「ニュース用語」や「国と国との関係」などについて、 分かりやすく丁寧に解説しています。 ▼日本到着のロシア産原油の荷揚げ、強風などできょう以降に延期 ▼高市総理大臣がオーストラリアのアルバニージー首相と会談 ▼アメリカ中央軍がアメリカ船籍の商船2隻がホルムズ海峡を通過したと発表 ▼ヨーロッパ政治共同体の首脳会合開催へ ▼JAXA宇宙飛行士 油井 亀美也さんインタビュー  「こどもたちへのメッセージ」 ▼吉岡明子、子供の頃に読んで今の仕事に影響を与えた本を紹介 コメンテーター:吉岡明子 (キヤノングローバル戦略研究所主任研究員) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WALL STREET COLADA
Toma de ganancias tras récords, petróleo arriba de $100, $RKLB ejecuta, $HLX se fusiona con $HOS y Japón aprieta redes

WALL STREET COLADA

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 4:08


SUMMARY DEL SHOW Futuros bajan tras cierres récord. El mercado toma ganancias y vuelve la cautela. Irán sigue mandando el tape y el crudo arriba de $100 reaviva miedo a inflación y presión de márgenes. En earnings, $TSLA pesa en premarket. Los números salieron bien, pero Musk enfatiza capex fuerte para 2026 y el mercado está sensible a gasto y márgenes. $RKLB completa misión para JAXA. $HLX y $HOS acuerdan fusión 100% en acciones. Japón evalúa restricciones por edad en redes, aumentando presión regulatoria sobre $META y $GOOG.

Made of Stars
Artemis III Booster Is Heading to KSC

Made of Stars

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 36:50 Transcription Available


Artemis III is now a step closer to launch which means Artemis IV is now a step closer to landing astronauts on the Moon. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is complete. Japan's MMX is on the launchpad and preparing for a late 2026 launch to Phobos. A double solar flare was detected on the Sun this morning. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

Space Business Podcast
#167 | Japan Space Ecosystem | Francois Poncin, SPACETIDE

Space Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 43:19


Japan: This week we are getting an introduction to the Japanese space ecosystem. My guest is Francois Poncin. He is the Chief Operating Officer of the SPACETIDE Foundation, which does many things, but one of them is organizing what is arguably Japan's biggest and most important space conference.

Re:Engage TNG
Lower Decks - s7e15

Re:Engage TNG

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 72:26


Smash bang! Here we get a look at the ensigns looking to move up the ranks of Starship Enterprise. That's right - it all starts here with amazing characters, some of which we've seen before like Sito Jaxa and Alyssa Ogawa, as well as new characters Sam Lavelle, Ben the bartender, and the vulcan Taurik. Jaxa and Lavelle are both up for a promotion to Ops, and while Riker has it out for Lavelle, Worf is mentoring Jaxa with some made up taichi stuff. Because, you see, the political machinations don't stop when we're playing poker on the Lower Decks. Cardassians are beamed aboard, and Jaxa has a special mission due to her Bajoran heritage which results in... Well. Tears. *sniff* This one is damn good, y'all.   Please send us any thoughts on the series to LetsReEngage@gmail.com or on Bluesky, Greg's social media of choice. Get in touch with us on BlueSky @ReEngageTNG.bsky.social!    Host: Kate Jaeger (@jaegerlicious on Twitter and IG)  Panel: Greg Tito (Gregtito.com, @GregTito on Bluesky, @greg_tito on IG), Jimmie G (@thejimmieg on IG & Twitter), and Erik Curry (@erikfallsdown on Twitter & IG)  Audio Editor: Kate Jaeger (@jaegerlicious on Twitter and IG)  Logo artwork: @mojojojo_97 on Twitter, mojo97.com Theme music: Ryan Marth   Next up is s7e16 "Thine Own Self" hosted by Greg!

Krewe of Japan
The Japanese Space Program ft. Dr. Kate Kitagawa of JAXA (BONUS Artemis Rebroadcast)

Krewe of Japan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 60:39


With NASA's Artemis II mission sending humans around the Moon for the first time since the 70s, we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from 2024. The Krewe sat down with Dr. Kate Kitagawa of JAXA for a fascinating look at Japan's role in the global space race: from SLIM's pinpoint lunar landing to Japan's partnership in the Artemis program and beyond. If the Moon is on your mind right now, this one's for you. ++++++ OG Show Notes ++++++ Prepare for lift off as the Krewe sits down with returning guest Dr. Kate Kitagawa of JAXA to look deep into the past, present, and future of Japan's space program! From pencil rockets & SLIM landers to international collaborative efforts, discover Japan's role in exploring the far reaches of outer space. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Past Episodes with Dr. Kate Kitagawa ------ The Age of Lady Samurai (S01E12) ------ Links about JAXA & Dr. Kate Kitagawa ------ JAXA (English) on Twitter JAXA (Japanese) on Twitter JAXA on Instagram JAXA (English) on Facebook JAXA (Japanese) on Facebook JAXA Website (Japanese) JAXA Website (English) ISAS (English) on Twitter ISAS (Japanese) on Twitter ISAS on Instagram JAXA on YouTube JAXA Space Education Center Website (English) MMX Game Lunarcraft Game SLIM The Pinpoint Moon Landing Game Kate's Book "The Secret Lives of Numbers" Kate's Website ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

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Bright Side
Nikola Tesla's Wildest Idea Is Finally Coming True

Bright Side

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 12:37


Wireless electricity isn't just a sci-fi dream anymore — it's actually happening! Scientists around the world are building systems that can send energy through the air, and it's already being used to power things like smart locks, sensors, and even electric toothbrushes. In the U.S. and Japan, researchers are testing ways to wirelessly charge drones, satellites, and even entire city grids. One of the coolest ideas is using an infrared beam, kind of like Wi-Fi, but for charging your stuff. Japan's space agency, JAXA, is even planning to launch a solar power station into orbit by 2030 that could beam energy straight down to Earth. If it all works out, wireless power could make chargers and batteries a thing of the past — and seriously help the planet too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast
NASA's Moon Base Revolution: Gateway Cancelled, Nuclear Mars Mission Announced & More

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 19:34 Transcription Available


Wednesday, March 25, 2026   In today's episode of Astronomy Daily, Anna and Avery cover six major stories from the last 24 hours in space and astronomy — including two landmark NASA announcements that could reshape the future of human space exploration.   Story 1: NASA Cancels Lunar Gateway — Pivots to $20 Billion Moon Base NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced at the agency's 'Ignition Day' event that the Lunar Gateway orbital space station has been paused, with resources redirected toward a phased $20 billion base on the lunar surface. The three-phase plan runs from 2026 to beyond 2032 and involves international partners including JAXA, the Italian Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency. Source: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasas-lunar-gateway-space-station-is-out-moon-bases-are-in Story 2: NASA's SR-1 Freedom — The First Nuclear-Powered Interplanetary Spacecraft Also announced at Ignition Day, Space Reactor-1 Freedom is planned for a December 2028 launch to Mars. It will use Nuclear Electric Propulsion and carry the Skyfall payload — three Ingenuity-class helicopters designed to scout future human landing sites and map subsurface water ice. Source: https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/nasas-1st-nuclear-powered-interplanetary-spacecraft-will-send-skyfall-helicopters-to-mars-in-2028 Story 3: Two Planets Forming Around Infant Star WISPIT 2 Astronomers using the ESO's Very Large Telescope have directly imaged two gas giant planets forming around the 5.4-million-year-old star WISPIT 2, located 437 light-years away in Aquila. The system is described as a mirror of our early solar system, with potential for more planets yet to be discovered. Published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. Source: https://www.space.com/astronomy/exoplanets/scientists-discover-mirror-of-our-solar-system-in-2-exoplanets-forming-around-a-star Story 4: Hubble Revisits the Crab Nebula — 25 Years On NASA has released new Hubble Space Telescope images of the Crab Nebula, taken 25 years after the telescope first observed the object. The images reveal the nebula's continued expansion — the still-evolving remnant of a supernova first observed by astronomers in 1054 AD. Source: https://www.space.com/astronomy/hubble-revisits-a-cosmic-crab-after-25-years-space-photo-of-the-day-for-march-23-2026 Story 5: Fiber-Optic Cables Could Detect Moonquakes Two new studies from Los Alamos National Laboratory suggest that fiber-optic cables deployed directly on the lunar surface could detect moonquakes using Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS). The technique could replace expensive individual seismometers, with a single cable acting as thousands of sensors across hundreds of kilometres of lunar terrain. Source: https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/future-artemis-missions-could-use-fiber-optic-cables-to-monitor-moonquakes Story 6: Rocket Lab 'Daughter of the Stars' — Europe's First Celeste Navigation Satellites Rocket Lab's Electron rocket launched the first two satellites for ESA's Celeste LEO-PNT constellation from Māhia, New Zealand on March 25. The mission is ESA's first foray into low-Earth orbit navigation, designed to complement and strengthen Europe's Galileo system. The constellation is named after Maria Celeste, daughter of Galileo Galilei. Source: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/rocket-lab-electron-launch-european-space-agency-celeste-navigation-satellitesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
The 18th European Space Conference: Dreaming of European boots on the Moon

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 56:45


Humanity is going back to the Moon, and Europe is already playing a critical role in making it happen. This week, Planetary Radio brings you voices straight from the 18th European Space Conference in Brussels, Belgium, where more than 2,000 of the world’s top space leaders gathered to shape the future of European space exploration. We begin with conference co-organizer Tomas Dimitrov of Logos and Business Bridge Europe, who sets the stage for the conversations ahead. From there, we hear from European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius, ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher, French Minister Delegate for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad, and Germany’s Federal Space Minister Dorothee Bär. We also take you inside the Moonlight Initiative panel, bringing you the full conversation as scientists and engineers from ESA, NASA, and industry lay out their vision for building GPS and communications infrastructure around the Moon, and wrestle with what it will really take to support a permanent human presence there. Then, Planetary Society Chief Scientist Bruce Betts joins us for What’s Up to tackle one of the most fascinating and unexpected challenges of lunar exploration: what time is it on the Moon? Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2026-european-space-conference See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SWF Podcast
ESG in Space | Dr. Masami Onoda, JAXA

SWF Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 30:06


JAXA's Approach to Space Sustainability and Industry Growth, featuring Dr. Masami Onoda Secure World Foundation and Exponential Academy present a bonus episode of ESG in Space featuring Dr. Masami Onoda, Director of JAXA's International Relationship and Research Department and former Director of JAXA's Washington, DC office. In this conversation, Dr. Onoda explains how Japan's civil-first space program and whole-of-government approach shape JAXA's role in a more crowded space ecosystem. She also walks through Japan's Space Strategy Fund, a 10-year investment designed to grow the domestic space economy and support startups through competitive calls managed by JAXA. The episode covers JAXA's work on sustainability through technology demonstration, including commercial debris removal efforts, and the need for practical rules of the road as lunar activity accelerates. Tune in for a clear look at how policy, investment, and operations connect in Japan's approach to long-term stewardship in space.  

Buchi Podcast
Panspermia, Ku lindi jeta? - Buchi Podcast Shqip #187 | Testament

Buchi Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 14:50


Dëgjim të këndshëm !- Donacione në PayPal: https://paypal.me/BHasani13?country.x=DE&locale.x=de_DE- Donacione në BuyMeaCoffee: https://studio.buymeacoffee.com/dashboard- Abonime Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/buchipodcast/subscribeSot eksplorojmë teorinë e Panspermia – idenë se jeta mund të ketë udhëtuar nga një planet në tjetrin, duke shpërndarë biokimi dhe mikroorganizma përmes hapësirës. Bazuar në dokumentarë, artikuj shkencorë dhe punime të ndryshme, zbulojmë se si meteoritet, kometat dhe madje organizmat ekstremofilë mund të jenë transportues të jetës përmes sistemit tonë diellor dhe përtej tij.Nga Marsi dhe Toka, deri tek mundësitë interplanetare dhe madje galaktike, flasim për mekanizmat që mund të mbajnë mikroorganizma të gjallë për miliona vite dhe për teoritë e panspermias ndërplanetare dhe intergalaktike. Diskutojmë gjithashtu se si kjo mund të lidhet me origjinën e jetës në Tokë dhe mundësinë që ne të jemi pjesë e një rrjeti më të madh kozmik.Ky episod nuk synon të provojë teorinë, por paraqet idetë, zbulimet dhe pyetjet që shkencëtarët po eksplorojnë sot. Njihuni me bakteret ekstremofile, “delfinat” mikroorganizmike të hapësirës, dhe konceptet revolucionare që ndryshojnë mënyrën se si e kuptojmë jetën në univers.Burimet:Smith, D. “Exposed Bacteria Can Survive Years in Space.” Smithsonian Magazine, 2016.ESA. “BIOPAN and Exobiology Experiments.” European Space Agency.JAXA. “Tanpopo Mission Overview.” Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.Horneck, G. et al. “Survival of Bacillus subtilis spores in space.” Advances in Space Research, 1982.Wickramasinghe, C. & Hoyle, F. Life on Earth and Beyond: Panspermia Theory. Cambridge University Press.NASA. “Perseverance Rover and Jezero Crater Discoveries.” NASA Science, 2021.Rummel, J. D. & Conley, C. “Planetary Protection Considerations for Panspermia.” Space Policy, 2018.Wallis, M. et al. “Lithopanspermia: Transport of Microbes via Meteorites.” Astrobiology Journal, 2019.Disclaimer / Deklarim i të Drejtave të Autorit:Të gjitha materialet e përdorura në këtë episod janë për qëllime argëtuese dhe diskutimi kritik, duke u mbështetur në përdorimin e drejtë (fair use). Nuk synohet shkelje e të drejtave të autorit.Nëse jeni pronar i të drejtave të autorit të ndonjë materiali të përdorur dhe keni ndonjë problem me përdorimin e tij në këtë episod, ju lutem kontaktoni në email: buchipodcast@gmail.com.

New Books Network
Subodhana Wijeyeratne, "The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs" (Stanford UP, 2026)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 48:32


The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is among the six largest national space agencies in the world, along with China's CNSA, US's NASA, and Russia's Roscosmos. JAXA's budget is more than $1 billion USD—bigger than France or Germany individually, and more than that of Italy, India, Canada, and the UK combined. And yet, Japan's significant contributions have largely been absent in the history of space exploration, and space exploration largely absent in the history of technology in Japan. The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs (Stanford University Press, 2026) corrects this conspicuous oversight. Through meticulous archival research in Japanese and anglophone archives, Dr. Subodhana Wijeyeratne examines the history of Japan's space exploration efforts over nearly a century. Dr. Wijeyeratne traces the evolution of Japan's space program from its early origins in the 1920s, through the postwar period of rapid technological innovation, to the consolidation of its various institutional elements into JAXA in 2003. He situates Japan's space programs within the broader history of the country's postwar recovery, economic growth, and cultural identity, while also considering their place within global trends in space exploration. Through this narrative, Wijeyeratne not only illuminates Japan's centrality to the global history of science and technology, but also offers insights into the future of global space exploration, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices and perspectives in the quest to understand our place in the cosmos. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
Subodhana Wijeyeratne, "The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs" (Stanford UP, 2026)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 48:32


The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is among the six largest national space agencies in the world, along with China's CNSA, US's NASA, and Russia's Roscosmos. JAXA's budget is more than $1 billion USD—bigger than France or Germany individually, and more than that of Italy, India, Canada, and the UK combined. And yet, Japan's significant contributions have largely been absent in the history of space exploration, and space exploration largely absent in the history of technology in Japan. The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs (Stanford University Press, 2026) corrects this conspicuous oversight. Through meticulous archival research in Japanese and anglophone archives, Dr. Subodhana Wijeyeratne examines the history of Japan's space exploration efforts over nearly a century. Dr. Wijeyeratne traces the evolution of Japan's space program from its early origins in the 1920s, through the postwar period of rapid technological innovation, to the consolidation of its various institutional elements into JAXA in 2003. He situates Japan's space programs within the broader history of the country's postwar recovery, economic growth, and cultural identity, while also considering their place within global trends in space exploration. Through this narrative, Wijeyeratne not only illuminates Japan's centrality to the global history of science and technology, but also offers insights into the future of global space exploration, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices and perspectives in the quest to understand our place in the cosmos. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

New Books in Physics and Chemistry
Subodhana Wijeyeratne, "The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs" (Stanford UP, 2026)

New Books in Physics and Chemistry

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 48:32


The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is among the six largest national space agencies in the world, along with China's CNSA, US's NASA, and Russia's Roscosmos. JAXA's budget is more than $1 billion USD—bigger than France or Germany individually, and more than that of Italy, India, Canada, and the UK combined. And yet, Japan's significant contributions have largely been absent in the history of space exploration, and space exploration largely absent in the history of technology in Japan. The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs (Stanford University Press, 2026) corrects this conspicuous oversight. Through meticulous archival research in Japanese and anglophone archives, Dr. Subodhana Wijeyeratne examines the history of Japan's space exploration efforts over nearly a century. Dr. Wijeyeratne traces the evolution of Japan's space program from its early origins in the 1920s, through the postwar period of rapid technological innovation, to the consolidation of its various institutional elements into JAXA in 2003. He situates Japan's space programs within the broader history of the country's postwar recovery, economic growth, and cultural identity, while also considering their place within global trends in space exploration. Through this narrative, Wijeyeratne not only illuminates Japan's centrality to the global history of science and technology, but also offers insights into the future of global space exploration, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices and perspectives in the quest to understand our place in the cosmos. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Japanese Studies
Subodhana Wijeyeratne, "The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs" (Stanford UP, 2026)

New Books in Japanese Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 48:32


The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is among the six largest national space agencies in the world, along with China's CNSA, US's NASA, and Russia's Roscosmos. JAXA's budget is more than $1 billion USD—bigger than France or Germany individually, and more than that of Italy, India, Canada, and the UK combined. And yet, Japan's significant contributions have largely been absent in the history of space exploration, and space exploration largely absent in the history of technology in Japan. The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs (Stanford University Press, 2026) corrects this conspicuous oversight. Through meticulous archival research in Japanese and anglophone archives, Dr. Subodhana Wijeyeratne examines the history of Japan's space exploration efforts over nearly a century. Dr. Wijeyeratne traces the evolution of Japan's space program from its early origins in the 1920s, through the postwar period of rapid technological innovation, to the consolidation of its various institutional elements into JAXA in 2003. He situates Japan's space programs within the broader history of the country's postwar recovery, economic growth, and cultural identity, while also considering their place within global trends in space exploration. Through this narrative, Wijeyeratne not only illuminates Japan's centrality to the global history of science and technology, but also offers insights into the future of global space exploration, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices and perspectives in the quest to understand our place in the cosmos. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/japanese-studies

New Books in Technology
Subodhana Wijeyeratne, "The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs" (Stanford UP, 2026)

New Books in Technology

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 48:32


The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is among the six largest national space agencies in the world, along with China's CNSA, US's NASA, and Russia's Roscosmos. JAXA's budget is more than $1 billion USD—bigger than France or Germany individually, and more than that of Italy, India, Canada, and the UK combined. And yet, Japan's significant contributions have largely been absent in the history of space exploration, and space exploration largely absent in the history of technology in Japan. The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs (Stanford University Press, 2026) corrects this conspicuous oversight. Through meticulous archival research in Japanese and anglophone archives, Dr. Subodhana Wijeyeratne examines the history of Japan's space exploration efforts over nearly a century. Dr. Wijeyeratne traces the evolution of Japan's space program from its early origins in the 1920s, through the postwar period of rapid technological innovation, to the consolidation of its various institutional elements into JAXA in 2003. He situates Japan's space programs within the broader history of the country's postwar recovery, economic growth, and cultural identity, while also considering their place within global trends in space exploration. Through this narrative, Wijeyeratne not only illuminates Japan's centrality to the global history of science and technology, but also offers insights into the future of global space exploration, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices and perspectives in the quest to understand our place in the cosmos. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/technology

NBN Book of the Day
Subodhana Wijeyeratne, "The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs" (Stanford UP, 2026)

NBN Book of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 48:32


The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is among the six largest national space agencies in the world, along with China's CNSA, US's NASA, and Russia's Roscosmos. JAXA's budget is more than $1 billion USD—bigger than France or Germany individually, and more than that of Italy, India, Canada, and the UK combined. And yet, Japan's significant contributions have largely been absent in the history of space exploration, and space exploration largely absent in the history of technology in Japan. The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs (Stanford University Press, 2026) corrects this conspicuous oversight. Through meticulous archival research in Japanese and anglophone archives, Dr. Subodhana Wijeyeratne examines the history of Japan's space exploration efforts over nearly a century. Dr. Wijeyeratne traces the evolution of Japan's space program from its early origins in the 1920s, through the postwar period of rapid technological innovation, to the consolidation of its various institutional elements into JAXA in 2003. He situates Japan's space programs within the broader history of the country's postwar recovery, economic growth, and cultural identity, while also considering their place within global trends in space exploration. Through this narrative, Wijeyeratne not only illuminates Japan's centrality to the global history of science and technology, but also offers insights into the future of global space exploration, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices and perspectives in the quest to understand our place in the cosmos. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

Innovation Now
Mysteries of Molten Metal

Innovation Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 1:30


Researchers are conducting unique experiments in space to delve into the mysteries of supercooled molten metal oxides.

Today In Space
Crew 11 is Home, A New Hope for NASA and the US Space Program

Today In Space

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 43:53


In episode 402 of Today In Space, Alex G Orphanos discusses the rapid return of NASA's Crew 11 due to a medical emergency, highlighting NASA's swift response.  The crew, including astronauts from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos, safely undocked from the International Space Station, Reentry plash down off the coast of San Diego. Alex also announces the launch of our Substack newsletter, offering updates on space exploration, 3D printing, Al, and technology.   We close the episode with clips from our live coverage of the Crew 11 undocking. #SpaceMedicine #NASA #SpaceSafety #HumanSpaceflight #TodayInSpace We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (go to ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - http://ag3dprinting.etsy.com Today In Space Merch: James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1839142903 SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1602850640  • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at http://ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net

T-Minus Space Daily
Is there room for another 200,000 satellites in orbit?

T-Minus Space Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 14:26


Chinese firms have submitted more than a dozen proposals to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for 200,000 internet satellites. China launched a new batch of internet satellites from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site on the southern island province of Hainan on Tuesday. ispace has been selected by JAXA to conduct a study and provide a study on space debris mitigation in lunar orbit and disposal management on the lunar surface, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Selected Reading China seeks approval for one of largest satellite constellations China launches new internet satellite group - CGTN SkyFi Secures $12.7 Million Series A Funding to Advance Access to Satellite Imagery and Analytics Intuitive Machines Completes Acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems What time is SpaceX Crew-11's medical evacuation from the ISS on Jan. 14?- Space Intuitive Machines Completes Acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems Boeing Announces Fourth Quarter Deliveries Black Moon Energy Engages JPL for Robotic Lunar Mission Focused on Recovery of Helium-3 for Fusion Energy Share your feedback.  What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.   Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast
From Corporate Strategies to Cosmic Discoveries: Your Daily Space Update

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 7:45 Transcription Available


In this episode, we dive into a myriad of exciting developments in the space industry and cosmology. We kick things off with a major shake-up as Blue Origin hires Tory Brian, the former president and CEO of United Launch Alliance, to lead their new national security group. This strategic move signals Blue Origin's serious intent to compete for lucrative national security launch contracts, especially with their upcoming Glenn Heavy Lift rocket. Next, we explore a new and intriguing theory regarding dark matter, proposing that it may be composed of giant, star-sized objects, referred to as exotic astrophysical dark objects (IADs). Researchers are optimistic about detecting these objects through gravitational lensing, potentially using data from the Gaia Space Telescope. Shifting our focus, we discuss the upcoming close encounter of Asteroid Apophis with Earth in 2029, where the European Space Agency and JAXA will collaborate on the Ramses mission to study the asteroid's behavior under Earth's gravity. Understanding these interactions is crucial for future planetary defense strategies. We also tackle the mystery of missing normal matter in the universe. A recent study utilizing fast radio bursts has confirmed that a significant portion of this matter resides in the cosmic web, providing a monumental victory for cosmology by completing the census of normal matter. As we move closer to home, we highlight a groundbreaking dataset released by researchers at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, mapping one million stable trajectories in the cis-lunar space. This open-source resource will aid future lunar missions and infrastructure planning. Finally, we preview the astronomical events of 2026, including a total solar eclipse, a total lunar eclipse, and exciting meteor showers, all set against a backdrop of high solar activity promising stunning auroras. Join us as we unravel these captivating stories and more in this episode of Astronomy Daily!00:00 – **Welcome to Astronomy Daily, the podcast that brings you the universe00:16 – **Blue Origin has hired Tory Bruno to head up its national security group01:07 – **New theory suggests dark matter could be made of giant star sized objects02:21 – **Asteroid Apophis will pass by Earth in 202903:18 – **Big Bang theory predicts a certain amount of normal matter in the universe04:48 – **Researchers at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory have created a roadmap for lunar navigation05:52 – **Total solar eclipse in 2026 is expected to be spectacular### Sources & Further Reading1. Blue Origin2. NASA3. European Space Agency4. JAXA5. Space.com### Follow & ContactX/Twitter: @AstroDailyPodInstagram: @astrodailypodEmail: hello@astronomydaily.ioWebsite: astronomydaily.ioClear skies and see you next time!

Main Engine Cut Off
T+319: Headlines, December 22, 2025

Main Engine Cut Off

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 49:07


A holiday special! Enjoy this week's episode of Headlines free. It's an absolute monster episode—way longer than usual Headlines episodes, I promise—but it's a great example of what you get when you support the show over at mainenginecutoff.com/support.NASA finally—and we really do mean it this time—has a full-time leader - Ars TechnicaAgencywide Town Hall with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 - YouTubeTrump commits to Moon landing by 2028, followed by a lunar outpost two years later - Ars TechnicaNASA Teams Work MAVEN Spacecraft Signal Loss - NASA ScienceNASA Continues MAVEN Spacecraft Recontact Efforts - NASA ScienceSpaceX Sets $800 Billion Valuation, Confirms 2026 IPO Plans - BloombergSpaceX $1.5 Trillion Value Target Hinges on Starlink — And Elon - BloombergSpaceX Said to Notify Employees of Quiet Period Ahead of IPO - BloombergIn a surprise announcement, Tory Bruno is out as CEO of United Launch Alliance - Ars TechnicaSpace Development Agency awards $3.5 billion in contracts for missile-tracking satellites - SpaceNewsChinese astronauts inspect debris-damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft during spacewalk - SpaceNewsSpace Station – Off The Earth, For The EarthNASA Astronaut Jonny Kim, Crewmates Return from Space Station - NASAAfter key Russian launch site is damaged, NASA accelerates Dragon supply missions - Ars TechnicaR-7 ICBM/Soyuz rocket launch facilities in BaikonurLaunch Roundup: China, Russia, Rocket Lab, ULA join SpaceX in flying this week - NASASpaceFlight.comLaunch Previews: Ariane 6, Falcon 9, Atlas V, and Electron launches highlight busy week - NASASpaceFlight.comLaunch Roundup: International launches fill manifest during last full week of 2025 - NASASpaceFlight.comChina launches 4 times in 4 days, boosting megaconstellation and surveillance assets - SpaceNewsChina launches new TJS satellite, commercial Kinetica-1 lofts 9 spacecraft - SpaceNewsMichael Nicolls on X: “When satellite operators do not share ephemeris for their satellites, dangerously close approaches can occur in space.   A few days ago, 9 satellites were deployed from a launch from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwestern China. As far as we know, no coordination or…”China launches experimental cargo spacecraft, opaque tech demo mission and remote sensing satellite - SpaceNewsAndrew Jones on X: “Turns out there were two male mice launched on the DEAR-5 cargo spacecraft for neuroscience research. Spacecraft is planned to operate in orbit for one year and is not rated for reentry, so it's game over at some point for the rodents. Video is prelaunch.”Rocket Lab launches JAXA tech demo satellite - SpaceNewsAriane 6 launches Galileo navigation satellites - SpaceNewsThese are the flying discs the government wants you to know about - Ars TechnicaBlue Origin flies first wheelchair user to space - SpaceNewsRocket Lab wraps up record launch year - SpaceNewsJapan's H3 suffers second-stage anomaly, QZS-5 satellite lost - SpaceNewsAndrew Jones on XChina launches new Guowang satellites, Long March 12A launch and landing attempt date set - SpaceNewsKeep an eye on upcoming launches with rocketlaunch.live.

T-Minus Space Daily
Starfish Space completes an autonomous RPO in LEO.

T-Minus Space Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 25:36


Starfish Space has successfully completed an autonomous rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) mission in low Earth orbit with Impulse Space. Rocket Lab has marked a milestone with the successful deployment of its first dedicated launch for JAXA. Mission Space has announced its intention to launch its second on-orbit payload with Rogue Space Systems, 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 Patrick O'Neill, Public Affairs and Outreach Lead at the International Space Station US National Laboratory. You can connect with Patrick on LinkedIn, and learn more about the ISS National Lab on their website. Selected Reading Starfish Space Completes Autonomous Rendezvous and Proximity Mission in LEO with Impulse Space Mission Success: Rocket Lab Deploys First Dedicated Launch for Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Mission Space and Rogue Space Announce Launch of Mission Space's Second In-Orbit Payload Virgin Galactic Partners with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to Advance High-Altitude Image-Capture Technology Space Force will not partner with NRO for next-generation surveillance satellites 'Fiddler on the Moon' documentary explores how Judaism might adapt as humanity reaches out into space Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
Epic Spaceman: Making cosmic scale human

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 59:51


When his filmmaking career stalled during the pandemic, Toby Lockerbie turned to the one place that had never stopped inspiring him: the Universe. With no background in visual effects, he taught himself the tools needed to transform complex space science into cinematic stories using everyday objects and beautifully crafted visuals to make the Cosmos feel human. His channel, Epic Spaceman, now reaches millions and has earned multiple Webby Awards for its innovative approach to visualizing scale, awe, and accessible science. This week on Planetary Radio, Toby joins host Sarah Al-Ahmed to discuss the creation of Epic Spaceman, how visual metaphors can change how we understand the Universe, and why awe remains one of the most powerful tools for science communication. Then we welcome Bruce Betts back for What’s Up, where we reflect on the end of the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Akatsuki mission to Venus. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-epic-spacemanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk Pod
NASA Artemis II Launch Update and News - Elon Musk Podcast

Elon Musk Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 11:59


NASA Artemis 2 Mission 2025 explores the first crewed Artemis flight, the Orion spacecraft, the Space Launch System rocket, the Moon mission timeline, the astronaut crew, and NASA's plan to return humans to the Moon for the first time since Apollo 17. This episode covers the Artemis 2 launch date, the mission objectives, the flight profile, the lunar flyby trajectory, and the crew training updates. We break down the NASA Artemis program, the Artemis 1 results, and how Artemis 2 prepares for Artemis 3 and the future lunar landing.Learn about the Orion capsule systems, the SLS Block 1 rocket performance, the crew safety systems, the mission milestones, and NASA's deep space exploration goals. Hear detailed analysis of the Artemis 2 astronauts, including Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, and discover how their historic lunar orbit mission advances human spaceflight.This episode also explores the NASA Artemis timeline updates, the Starship lunar lander integration, the Gateway lunar station plans, and international collaboration through ESA, CSA, and JAXA. Get expert commentary on the Artemis 2 mission risks, the Moon return strategy, the spaceflight technology, and NASA's roadmap for Mars exploration.

T-Minus Space Daily
Japan joins the ISS resupply services missions.

T-Minus Space Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 23:35


JAXA successfully launched a cargo spacecraft for its first mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). The European Council calls for an accelerated joint development of space assets and services that serve security and defence purposes. Firefly Aerospace is set to expand and add 300 jobs to its Cedar Park, Texas location, 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 Richard Cooper, Space Foundation Vice President of Strategic Communications. You can connect with Rich on LinkedIn, and learn more about the Space Symposium on their website. Selected Reading Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to International Space Station Joint Communication To The European Parliament, The European Council And The Council Preserving Peace - Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 Cedar Park OKs millions for Firefly, Wright One HQ projects Voyager Acquires ExoTerra, Bolstering American Propulsion Capabilities Sidus Space Finalizes Commercial Pathfinder Mission Agreement with Lonestar for LizzieSat®-5 Mission SpaceX Starlink internet isn't fast enough for Ukraine's combat robots- Space ABOVE rockets into DARPA's ERIS Elite—Unlocking next-generation space defense innovations – SatNews NASA-Themed Pumpkin-Carving Templates and Stencils Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geek News Central
Tech Leaders Demand a Pause on Superintelligence #1849

Geek News Central

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 19:50 Transcription Available


In this episode, Ray breaks down a petition signed by 800+ leaders calling to pause the superintelligence race, then digs into AWS outage chatter about AI replacing DevOps, and Microsoft's Gaming Copilot privacy concerns. Plus: a prompt trick that boosts LLM accuracy, a 2-billion-FPS camera that visualizes light, and JAXA's HTV-X cargo launch to the … Continue reading Tech Leaders Demand a Pause on Superintelligence #1849 → The post Tech Leaders Demand a Pause on Superintelligence #1849 appeared first on Geek News Central.

The John Batchelor Show
HEADLINE: Callisto: Europe's Decade-Late Response to SpaceX GUEST: Bob Zimmerman 50-WORD SUMMARY: Callisto, a joint European Space Agency (ESA) and JAXA project proposed in 2015, was meant to be a prototype "grasshopper" to prove vertical takeo

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 1:11


HEADLINE: Callisto: Europe's Decade-Late Response to SpaceX GUEST: Bob Zimmerman 50-WORD SUMMARY:Callisto, a joint European Space Agency (ESA) and JAXA project proposed in 2015, was meant to be a prototype "grasshopper" to prove vertical takeoff and landing (VTVL), competing with SpaceX. A decade later, little has happened, and the first hop is not expected until 2027. 1960

Curiosidad científica
Inventos del espacio que usas todos los días y ni te habías enterado.

Curiosidad científica

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 26:42


Hoy vamos a hablar de algo que literalmente cayó del cielo. No, no son meteoritos ¡son inventos! Cosas que usamostodos los días y que existen gracias a la investigación espacial, programas como la NASA, la ESA o JAXA.Así que prepárate, porque hoy veremos cómo tu colchón, tucámara, y hasta tu termómetro tienen un pedacito del espacio dentro.InstagramHandmade Soap Bars - Natural & Artisan Crafted | Jabonera Don GatoCodigo de descuento: Curiosidadcuriosidad científica podcast | Linktree

Space Nuts
Celebrating 25 Years of the ISS, Moon Crater Mining & Cutting-Edge Rocket Tech

Space Nuts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 31:44 Transcription Available


In this exciting episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson delve into the remarkable achievements of the International Space Station as it approaches its 25th anniversary of continuous human occupation. The discussion also explores the potential for lunar mining, particularly in the moon's craters, and the innovative advancements in 3D printed rocket motors that are shaping the future of space exploration.Episode Highlights:- International Space Station Milestone: Andrew and Fred Watson celebrate the ISS's 25 years of human presence in space and discuss its significance as a model of international cooperation among space agencies, including NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, JAXA, and the Canadian Space Agency.- The Future of the ISS: The hosts explore the impending decommissioning of the ISS and the possibilities for commercial space stations that could take its place, highlighting NASA's partnerships with private companies to ensure ongoing human presence in low Earth orbit.- Lunar Mining Potential: The conversation shifts to the intriguing idea of mining the moon's craters for valuable resources, including precious metals and water. Andrew and Fred Watson examine the feasibility and ethical implications of such endeavours in the context of space exploration.- 3D Printed Rocket Motors: Andrew introduces a groundbreaking Australian project involving the creation of 3D printed rocket motors made from two different metals. The hosts discuss the potential applications of this technology for future space missions and the role of Australian innovation in the global space industry.For more Space Nuts, including our continuously updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, YouTube Music, Tumblr and Instagram. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit 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.Got a question for our Q&A episode? https://spacenutspodcast.com/amaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
3I/ATLAS: The third interstellar object ever found

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 54:03


Just three interstellar objects have ever been detected in our Solar System, each arriving from the depths of interstellar space. In this episode, we explore the latest: 3I/ATLAS, a newly discovered interstellar comet first spotted on July 1, 2025. Bryce Bolin, research scientist at Eureka Scientific, joins host Sarah Al-Ahmed to share what makes this object special. As one of the few astronomers who has studied all three known interstellar objects—1I/ʻOumuamua, 2I/Borisov, and now 3I/ATLAS—he offers unique insight into how these rare visitors expand our understanding of planetary systems beyond our own. We also check in with Bruce Betts, chief scientist of The Planetary Society, for a look at the upcoming ESA and JAXA’s Comet Interceptor mission, which may one day chase down a future interstellar comet. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-3i-atlasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.