Podcasts about satellites

There's something circling us.Something that doesn't belong. Long before the first satellite was ever launched, stories began to surface of a dark shape drifting silently above the world—a cold and patient witness in orbit. Some said Tesla heard its whisper in his Colorado lab. Others claimed it echoed our own voices back from the void, like a ghost trying to mimic the living. Over the decades, every strange signal, every shadow on a radar, and every photo of tumbling debris became a new chapter in its myth. They called it The Black Knight Satellite—a relic of forgotten gods, or maybe something older still. In this episode, the Sofa King Podcast turns its telescopes toward the unknown. We sift through the static and half-truths—Tesla's phantom signals, Duncan Lunan's alien star maps, the 1998 NASA photos that refused to stay silent—to see if there's anything real beneath the layers of obsession and noise. Maybe it's just a blanket of metal and myth, caught in orbit and fueled by human imagination.Or maybe it's been watching all along,waiting for us to finally notice. Listen. Learn. Laugh. Question everything. Support the show & join The Skult: Patreon.com/SofaKing Podcast Merch & SK Gear: SofaKingPodcast.com More Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@SofaKingPodcast  / Sofakingpodcast.com Produced by Brad Taylor Music by Brad Taylor Full songs available on Patreon "Enter the Sofa King Chamber" "Eyes In The Sky" Artwork by Brent Vantassel #BlackKnightSatellite #UFO #SpaceMystery #ConspiracyPodcast #SofaKingPodcast #AncientAliens #NASA #SpaceDebris #Aliens #PodcastClips #MysteriousStories

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The planets, millions of asteroids, tens of thousands of comets, distant icy worlds, and countless other bits and pieces of material orbit the Sun. A group of such co-orbiting objects is called the Taurid complex or swarm. It consists of Comet 2P/Enke, a number of near Earth asteroids, and the meteor stream which produces the Taurid meteor shower every October and November.

Brandon Weichert analyzes the growing threat of space warfare, referencing Russia's satellites shadowing German intelligence satellites and the Sino-Russian "no limits partnership." He explains that co-orbital satellites can render ground forces "deaf, dumb and blind." Weichert suggests developing small, cheap "bodyguard satellites" alongside France to protect sensitive US military constellations, acknowledging that space technology is inherently dual-use. 1941

Scientists detect for the first time an unknown source of GPS interference coming from space. Also, as AI begins to design more and more DNA sequences being manufactured synthetically, how can those manufacturers be sure that what their customers are asking for will not produce toxic proteins or lethal weapons? And… how camera traps in polish forests reveal that the big bad wolf is more scared of humans than anything else. For that last few years instances of deliberate jamming and interference of GNSS signals has become an expected feature of the wars the world is suffering. Yet this disruption of the signals that all of us use to navigate and tell the time nearly always emanate from devices on the ground, or maybe in the air. But in ongoing research reported recently by Todd Humphreys of University of Texas at Austin and colleagues around the world is beginning to reveal that since 2019 an intermittent yet powerful signal has been causing GPS failures across Europe and the North Atlantic. The episodes have been thankfully brief so far, but all the signs suggest it comes not from soldiers or aeroplanes, but from a distantly orbiting satellite somewhere over the Baltic Sea. It may not be malevolent, it could be a fault, but the net of suspicion is tightening. A team of scientists including some from Microsoft report today in a paper in the journal Science an investigation to try to strengthen the vetting of synthetic DNA requests around the world. As AI-designed sequencies increase in number and application, the factories that produce the bespoke DNA are in danger of making and supplying potentially dangerous sequences to customers with malicious intents. But how do you spot the bad proteins out of the almost infinite possible DNA recipes? Tessa Alexanian of the International Biosecurity and Biosafety Initiative for Science, and one of the authors explains some of the thinking. Finally, Liana Zanette of Western University in Ontario and colleagues have been hanging around in Polish forests scaring wolves. Why? Because as wolf numbers rise in protected reserves, more and more human-wolf interactions occur. And a suspicion has arisen that the legal protection they enjoy has led to them losing their fear of humans in a dangerous way. Not so, says Liana's team, blowing away the straw arguments and setting fire to the political motivation to reduce their protection status. Wolves are still terrified of Nature's apex predator – us. Presenter: Roland Pease Producer: Alex Mansfield Production Coordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth (Image: Simulation screen showing various flights for transportation and passengers. Credit: Oundum via Getty Images).

Intuitive Machines has completed a previously announced acquisition of KinetX, Inc. Varda Space Industries has reached an agreement with Southern Launch to extend their partnership for 20 reentries into the Koonibba Test Range in South Australia through 2028. Belgium's Space Applications Services has joined Starlab Space as a joint venture partner and investor, 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 Brandon Karpf, friend of the show, founder of T-Minus Space Daily, and cybersecurity expert. Selected Reading Intuitive Machines Completes KinetX Acquisition Varda and Southern Launch Announce Agreement for 20 Reentries from Orbit Through 2028 Starlab Adds Space Applications Services as Strategic Partner, Equity Owner in Joint Venture Axiom Space and Resonac Sign MOU to Advance Space-Based Semiconductor Manufacturing ESA - European Space Agency and Korea AeroSpace Administration embark on new cooperation FAA plans to furlough 11,000 employees in US government shutdown- Reuters ispace and UEL Sign Interim Payload Service Agreement (iPSA) to Transport Rovers to the Moon T-Satellite is Here: And Now It's Powering Apps! Vantor  Blue Origin Announces Crew for New Shepard's 36th Mission Satellite startup Spacecoin sends data through space in bid to rival Starlink- Reuters Kazakhstan Launches First All-Female Space Isolation Experiment SANA-1 - The Astana Times 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

In this episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with Brett Miller, a Marine Corps veteran, former Hollywood creative, and now a leader at Galileo, a cutting-edge satellite communications company. Together, they explore the critical role of secure communications in cybersecurity, disaster response, and everyday life. Brett shares his fascinating journey from running encrypted radio systems in the military to building an app that seamlessly bridges satellite, cellular, and AI-powered emergency planning—all designed to provide redundancy, reliability, and privacy when traditional networks fail. The conversation dives into why cell networks are increasingly unreliable, the future of wearable and embedded devices, and why CISOs must rethink their organization's communications strategies before a crisis strikes. They also tackle pressing topics like TikTok, foreign data collection, and why adversaries are targeting telecom networks over banks—making this a must-listen for cybersecurity leaders, executives, and anyone interested in the future of secure connectivity.  

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In this episode of the Brand Narrative podcast, Matt converses with ND Wellness Club Founders Brantley Hawkins and Justin Cobb about the launch of their first satellite location (Winter Park, Florida) after the success of their original location (Orlando, Florida). Links discussed in this episode include: ND Wellness Club Website Disease: Today's Silent Epidemic & Our Path to Wellness book by Brantley Hawkins and Justin Cobb ND Wellness Club Instagram The Brand Narrative podcast is produced and published by Findsome & Winmore and hosted by Matt Certo, agency CEO and author of Formulaic: How Thriving Companies Market from the Core.

In this edition of Lester in Your Lounge, Raoul Hodges, Executive Director of Space Science at SANSA, speaks to Lester Kiewit about why South Africans should care about space. We learn about the country’s space story from supporting NASA missions in the 1950s to launching home-grown satellites and building world-class infrastructure. Raoul explains why investing in space matters for daily life, from weather forecasts to banking and communication, and how SANSA balances public benefits with commercial opportunities. He also highlights South Africa’s role in the global space ecosystem and the importance of international collaboration for the future of technology and industry. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa [Hi ya Boo sa] visited the near Earth asteroid Itokawa in 2005 it found this 2000 foot by 800 foot elliptical world to have a variety of surface features. Instead of being a solid object like some asteroids, Itokawa is a rubble pile of boulders and pebbles held together by it's tiny gravity. The total volume of pebbles seems to be comparable to the volume of large rocks and boulders which make up Itokawa , however, the depths of the pebbles or their concentration in the center remains unknown. Given this uncertainty, this asteroid appears to be made up of a million times more small particles than larger ones. 

News and Updates: Apple iOS 26 delivers one of the biggest iPhone upgrades in years. The new Liquid Glass interface adds a translucent, holographic look, while Spatial Scenes uses AI to turn photos into dynamic 3D wallpapers. Major app redesigns include a cleaner Camera for one-handed use, a simplified Photos layout, customizable Messages with polls and chat backgrounds, and an upgraded Lock Screen. New Battery Settings now estimate charging times and debut Adaptive Power Mode (on iPhone 15 Pro+). But the flashy Liquid Glass design has drawn complaints of eye strain, dizziness, and legibility issues, with Apple offering accessibility tweaks as workarounds. Intel + Nvidia struck a $5B partnership that could reshape PCs. Nvidia bought a 4–5% stake in Intel, and the two are co-developing hybrid CPUs with Nvidia GPU chiplets connected via NVLink. These SoCs could boost AI PCs, power slimmer gaming laptops, and bring workstation-level performance to mini desktops — potentially blurring the line between integrated and discrete graphics. Nvidia + OpenAI announced a massive $100B investment deal. Nvidia will fund the buildout of 10 gigawatts of AI data centers using its upcoming Vera Rubin chips, more than doubling today's top AI hardware. The arrangement lets Nvidia recycle investment into chip sales while giving OpenAI infrastructure to push toward “superintelligence.” The deal lifted Nvidia's market cap to nearly $4.5T, the largest in the world. SpaceX Starlink filed to launch up to 15,000 new satellites to supercharge its direct-to-cell service. The move follows a $17B spectrum deal with EchoStar and will boost capacity 20-fold, enabling LTE-like performance for calls and messaging in dead zones. T-Mobile remains the US launch partner, but CEO Elon Musk hinted SpaceX could eventually sell mobile service directly, competing with carriers. Microsoft is injecting Copilot into all Microsoft 365 accounts, unless you manually use the Customization feature to stop the auto install.

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the upcoming appointment of Srini Gopalan as CEO of T-Mobile and what it means for the future of the company.00:00 Episode intro 00:24 Srini Gopalan's background in telecom 01:48 What company aspects might benefit? 02:53 The evolution of T-Mobile's leadership 03:55 T-Mobile's fiber strategy poses challenges 06:02 The new CEO is a solid choice 06:33 Satellite plans as part of Un-carrier moves 07:20 Episode wrap-upTags: telecom, telecommunications, wireless, prepaid, postpaid, cellular phone, Don Kellogg, Roger Entner, T-Mobile, Srini Gopalan, Deustche Telekom, Un-carrier, fiber, John Legere, Mike Sievert, BEAD, U.S. Internet, copper, satellite, Verizon, AT&T, AST, Elon Musk

On this exclusive patreon episode we review a bunch of Ultimate titles. We also take a look at Spider-Gwen over the last few months. Here's the books reviewed on this episode: Ultimate Spider-Man #20 Ultimate Spider-Man 21 Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #4 All New Venom #10 Spider-Gwen Ghost Spider #12-15 All New Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider #1-2 Are you a Crawlspace patreon member? Sign up to support the site and get free stuff!  https://www.patreon.com/crawlspace Be sure to visit our main page at: http://www.spidermancrawlspace.com Be sure to follow us on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/officialcrawlspace Twitter https://twitter.com/crawlspace101 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officialcrawlspace/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/spidermancrawlspace

Curtis Watson played trumpet on three Counting Crows tracks: Palisades Park, Angel of 14th Street, and the legendary Chelsea (but not Carriage); culminating in a shout out from Adam on "From A-->Z"". He also spent a LOT of time with Adam and the band during their "formative years' (around the time of Satellites). Another fun and special episode where we get to interview the Crows' (official?) trumpet player---Curtis Watson!

The EU says the digital euro is about convenience and innovation — but it's really about control. From programmable money to social credit-style restrictions, CBDCs are the soft chains of a new financial dictatorship.SPONSORS:

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Satellite Go Bags   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about absolutely using hams prepping for winter, satellite go bags and preparedness tax relief.    Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.   Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code JOSH) - https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH   Ham Radio Minute: Winter Is Coming   Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Extra Exam HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622   Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links  -Technician: https://amzn.to/3AVHGU1 -General: https://amzn.to/4ehQ5zz -Extra: https://amzn.to/4efCqJ2   Free Fastrack to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers): https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20   Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!   Show Topic: Satellite Go Bag   Hog Wild in the Salted Ham Cellar. https://youtu.be/W7GftFGTI80 Preparedness Corner - https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/blog/how-to-file-for-tax-relief-when-your-clients-are-affected-by-natural-disasters/#current-tax-relief-for-natural-disasters Email Correspondent's Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.   Links mentioned in the ECT:  Archived HRCC Movie Club    Voted and suggested movies here - https://poll.ly/N7Jt2ACU1Epz5PSJmknw   CJ's Nifty List of HRCC Movie Club movies here - https://letterboxd.com/roguefoam/list/ham-radio-crash-course-podcast-movie-club/   The 5th Wave 10/30 War of the Worlds (2005) 10.5/30 Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy 11/30 Maximum Overdrive 11/30  The Tomorrow War 11/30 On The Beach (1959) 12/30 The Postman 12/30 Soylent Green 12/30 World War Z 12/30 Waterworld 13/30 San Andreas 13/30 Airplane 14/30 The Day After (1983) 14/30 The Day After Tomorrow 14/30 Z is for Zachariah 14/30 Fall (2022) 14.5/30 Signs 15/30 Deep Impact 15/30  The Birds 15/30 Twisters (2024) 15/30  Armageddon 15.5/30 Sean of the Dead 16/30 Zombieland 16/30 The Book of Eli Ranked: 16.75/30 Love and Monsters 17/30 Frequency 17/30 2012 17/30 Greenland 17/30 12 Monkeys 17.5/30  Threads 18/30 The Survivalist 18/30 Independence Day 18.5/30 Contact (1997) 19/30 The Towering Inferno 19/30 Don't Look Up 19.5/30 Twister  19.5/30 Dante's Peak 19.5/30 Tremors 20/30 The Road 21/30 The Quiet Place 21/30 Red Dawn (1984) 22/30 Wall-E 23/30 Blast From The Past (1999) 23.5/30 28 Days Later 24.5/30 Apollo 13 24.5/30 Contagion 25/30 I Am Legend 25/30 10 Cloverfield Lane 26.5/30 The Martian 27/30   On Hiatus Indefinitely    Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means a lot to us!   Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101 Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com Shop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/ Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.   Connect with Us: Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/ Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh) Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah) Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/nasscorners (Leah)

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—newly obtained satellite imagery reveals Iran is ramping up work at a secretive underground site—just months after U.S. and Israeli strikes on its nuclear program. I'll have the details. Later in the show—Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury, facing charges of obstruction and lying to Congress. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, ⁠https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org⁠. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit ⁠http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB⁠. CBDistillery: Visit ⁠https://CBDistillery.com⁠ and use promo code PDB for 25% off your entire order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fighting overfishing with AI is transforming how we protect the ocean. A new study revealed that nearly half of all coastal marine protected areas (MPAs) showed fishing vessel presence, with many ships operating “dark” without AIS tracking. This means that even in places meant to be safe havens for biodiversity, industrial fishing has been creeping in unnoticed. Satellites and artificial intelligence are changing that reality. By detecting untracked vessels and guiding patrols, this technology is already leading to arrests in Gabon, better enforcement in Palau, transparency in Chile, and effective oversight in the UK Blue Belt program. In this episode, I'll break down the science behind the study, the risks remote MPAs face, and the real-world success stories that give us hope. Join the Undertow: https://www.speakupforblue.com/jointheundertow Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube    

Germany plans to invest €35 billion in space-related defense projects by 2030. NASA and Sierra Space have mutually agreed to modify the Dream Chaser's contract for resupply missions to the International Space Station (ISS). SpaceX has filed with the Federal Communications Commission asking to launch 15,000 new satellites for direct-to-device service, 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 NASASpaceflight.com⁠ brings us the Space Traffic Report. Selected Reading Germany unveils $40bn military-space investment, citing new threats NASA, Sierra Space Modify Commercial Resupply Services Contract SpaceX Seeks Approval for 15,000 Satellites to Use MSS Spectrum Space Forge Inc. and United Semiconductors LLC Partner to Develop the Supply Chain for Space-Grown Semiconductor Materials for Quantum Computing, Power Electronics, Sensors, and Display Markets Suite Ride Research Unlocks Potential for First Astronaut with Diabetes Shenzhou-20 crew completes fourth round of extravehicular activities - CGTN NASA-ISRO Satellite Sends First Radar Images of Earth's Surface NASA Awards Atmosphere Research Support Contract NASA Flights Study Cosmic Ray Effects for Air, Future Space Travelers 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

Astronomers have discovered some 1.4 million asteroids.  Approximately 35,000 of these space rocks come near Earth.  Less than 40 of them are classified as being Atira asteroids whose orbits lie entirely within the Earth's orbit about the Sun. Only one of these, asteroid number 594913 named  'Ayló'chaxnim (eye-LAW-chax-nim ) has an orbit which is entirely within the orbit of the planet Venus. 

Guest: Robert Meisner, Earth Observation, ESA, ESRINThe Cosmic Scoop: In this eye-opening episode, Markus travels to ESRIN, ESA's Earth Observation hub in Frascati near Rome, to sit down with Robert Meisner – a man who has spent nearly 40 years watching our planet from above. Together they dive into the hidden landscapes of the ocean surface, the secrets of gravity maps, and how satellites reveal the slow but relentless transformation of our world.From sea level rise and melting glaciers to the surreal beauty of satellite art, Robert explains why Earth observation isn't just about data – it's about giving our planet a voice. Along the way, he clears up climate myths, reminds us how science self-corrects, and points to the hope that comes from knowledge, action, and communication.Quotable Insights:“We deliver the hard facts – like it or not. It's not a matter of belief, it's a matter of measurement.”“Almost half of today's sea level rise comes from the warming and expansion of the oceans.”“The ocean surface is not flat – it's a landscape of invisible hills and valleys shaped by gravity.”“Science has its own cleansing system: if nobody can disprove you, chances are it matches reality.”Cosmic Timeline (Timestamps):[00:00:00] Opening: Why the ocean surface is not flat[00:03:00] What ESRIN does – ESA's Earth Observation headquarters[00:07:00] Satellites, orbits, and why 800 km matters[00:10:00] Measuring ocean temperatures from space[00:14:00] Accuracy, salinity, and the Gulf Stream as Earth's energy conveyor belt[00:17:30] Sea level rise – glaciers vs. thermal expansion[00:21:00] Climate denial, hard facts, and science as a self-correcting system[00:28:00] From drifting continents to ice ages – how new theories become accepted[00:29:30] The artistic beauty of satellite data[00:33:00] Melting glaciers, unstable Alps, and the thawing permafrost[00:35:00] The GOCE mission and gravity maps – why oceans have hills[00:43:00] Copernicus, Sentinel satellites, and Europe's unique leadership[00:47:00] CO₂ monitoring from space – the upcoming game changer[00:49:00] Digital Twin Earth – simulating our planet's future[00:50:00] The human side: 40 years of watching Earth change[00:54:00] Espresso for the mind – the art of science communicationLinks to Explore:ESA Earth Observation Copernicus ProgrammeDigital Twin Earth initiativeSpread the Cosmic Love! If this conversation reshaped how you see our oceans, climate, and planet, share it with your friends, your students, your colleagues. The more people understand Earth as a living system, the more hope we can build for the generations to come.Send us a textYou can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Commercial Space Station on the Horizon: Vast Space is set to launch Haven One, the world's first commercial space station, in May 2026 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Designed for a four-person crew, Haven One promises high-speed internet and stunning views of Earth, marking a significant step toward the future of human activity in low Earth orbit.Nasa's Swift Observatory Rescue Mission: NASA has awarded Catalyst Space Technologies a $30 million contract to rescue the aging Swift Observatory, which faces a 90% chance of burning up by late 2026. The innovative plan includes launching a modified spacecraft to boost Swift into a more stable orbit, showcasing new satellite servicing capabilities.Successful Triple Launch to Study the Sun: NASA and NOAA successfully launched three missions aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 to study the Sun. The spacecraft will head to Lagrange point 1, with IMAP mapping the heliosphere, the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory studying Earth's outer atmosphere, and NOAA's SWFO L1 providing real-time space weather monitoring.New Insights into Mercury's Formation: A new theory suggests that Mercury's massive core may have resulted from a grazing collision between two protoplanets, rather than a catastrophic impact. This model could explain the planet's unusual composition and will be tested by the upcoming BepiColombo mission in 2026.Monstrous Black Hole Discovery: Astronomers have discovered a black hole with a mass a billion times that of the Sun, growing at an unprecedented rate in the early universe. This finding challenges existing theories about the formation of supermassive black holes.Silverpick Crater Identified: Scientists have confirmed that the Silverpick Crater in the North Sea is the result of an asteroid impact approximately 45 million years ago, providing a rare opportunity to study mid-size impacts in marine environments.Upcoming Mars Mission: Rocket Lab has delivered twin spacecraft, Blue and Gold, to the Kennedy Space Center for a fall launch. These probes will orbit Mars to study its atmosphere, embarking on a lengthy 22-month journey to the red planet.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna and Avery signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and exploring the wonders of our universe.✍️ Episode ReferencesHaven One Launch Details[Vast Space](https://www.vastspace.com/)Swift Observatory Rescue Mission[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)Sun Study Missions[NOAA](https://www.noaa.gov/)Mercury Formation Research[Nature](https://www.nature.com/)Black Hole Discovery[Chandra X-Ray Observatory](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/chandra/main/index.html)Silverpick Crater Study[Science Journal](https://www.sciencejournal.com/)Mars Mission Updates[Rocket Lab](https://www.rocketlabusa.com/)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click Here

In SSPI's Accelerate Change podcast series, sponsored by SES, we explore how creative collaboration is transforming the pace of innovation across the space and satellite industry. SES is championing a new era - one where partnerships, agile technologies, and bold ideas are breaking old cycles and building a more connected future. Through conversations with leaders in cloud, telecommunications, sustainability, and space infrastructure, we dive into the stories shaping the next frontier of global connectivity. In the fifth and final episode, we hear from Nihar Shah, Chief Strategy Officer at SES, who joins SSPI's Tamara Bond-Williams to explore how SES is redefining the industry's long investment cycles. Nihar Shah is SES's Chief Strategy Officer, driving strategic clarity and unlocking long-term business value for the organization. Having joined SES in 2006, Nihar has held various progressive managements roles in Market Research & Analysis and Strategic Market Development. Nihar was also part of the SES team that evaluated the company's investment into O3b Networks, defining SES's successful diversification strategy to global network services. Prior to SES, he worked for several years in consulting for the commercial and government space sector, and has lived and worked in India, the US and the Netherlands. Nihar holds a BA in Economics, an MA in International Space & Technology Policy from George Washington University, and a Joint MBA from Georgetown & ESADE.

Three Buddy Problem - Episode 62: Lindsay Freeman, Director of the Technology, Law & Policy program at the Human Rights Center, UC Berkeley School of Law, joins the show to discuss her team's meticulous work to document the Wagner Group's chain of command, military operations in parts of Africa, and the broadcasting of war crimes on social media platforms like Telegram. (Recorded at LABScon 2025) Cast: Juan Andres Guerrero-Saade (https://twitter.com/juanandres_gs), Ryan Naraine (https://twitter.com/ryanaraine) and Lindsay Freeman (https://x.com/lindsaysfreeman).

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The lunar roving, battery powered, 4 wheel drive "Moon Buggy" allowed astronauts on Apollo 15, 16, and 17 to travel 8 mph on the lunar surface with a maximum range of approximately 4.7 mi. Some of the rocks that these space travelers brought back, from the tiny area they were able to visit on the Moon, contained volcanic glass beads with trace amounts of trapped water inside of them. 

Australia's Spirit Satellite Takes Selfies in Orbit: The Spirit nanosatellite has successfully completed its first mission phase, orbiting Earth for over 600 days and taking selfies to confirm its systems are operational. Equipped with an Italian Space Agency instrument to detect gamma ray bursts, Spirit features an autonomous repointing system that allows it to respond immediately to cosmic events, showcasing the potential of AI in space exploration.US and UK Military Satellites Conduct Historic Operation: In a first-of-its-kind event, the US Space Command performed a rendezvous proximity operation with the UK's Skynet 5A satellite in geostationary orbit. This peaceful inspection underscores military cooperation between allies while sending a clear message about capabilities in contested space environments.NASA Introduces New Class of Astronauts: NASA has welcomed its 24th class of astronauts, including a former SpaceX crew member from the all-civilian Inspiration4 mission, highlighting the growing pipeline from commercial spaceflight to NASA.Rocket Launch Roundup: It's been a busy week for launches, featuring SpaceX's deployment of 22 Starlink satellites with a record-setting reusable booster, Rocket Lab's upcoming Electron launch for the US Space Force, and China's successful launch of the Yao' Gon 44 reconnaissance satellite.Exotic Theories on Gravitational Waves: A new paper suggests that the peculiar gravitational wave signal GW 190521 may not be a standard black hole merger but could instead be an echo of a collision from another universe, traveling through a wormhole. While the standard explanation remains the most likely, the hypothesis opens up intriguing possibilities.New Research Challenges Water World Theories: Recent studies on Hycean worlds, previously thought to be covered in vast oceans, indicate that immense pressure and heat may trap water deep within these planets, making them less likely to exist as envisioned. However, this could lead to more Earth-like planets forming with moderate surface water.New Comet C2025R2 Swan Discovered: A newly discovered comet, C2025R2 Swan, is brightening and may become visible to the naked eye by October. Stargazers are encouraged to keep an eye on the sky, especially around its closest approach to Earth on October 21st.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic Music, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna and Avery signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and exploring the wonders of our universe.✍️ Episode ReferencesSpirit Satellite Update[Australian Space Agency](https://www.astronauts.gov.au/)US-UK Military Operation[US Space Command](https://www.spacecom.mil/)NASA Astronaut Class Announcement[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)Launch Updates[SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com/)Gravitational Waves Research[Nature](https://www.nature.com/)Hycean Worlds Study[Journal of Astrobiology](https://www.journalofastrobiology.com/)Comet C2025R2 Swan Discovery[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click Here

Larissa Vale of Black Satellite chats about the band's upcoming tour with Mushroomhead, being vulnerable and honest in songwriting, and their latest release, "After math. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists will soon have three new ways to study our dynamic Sun.

Most satellites see the Earth in two dimensions. But what if we could measure not just the surface, but the height and volume of what covers it - forests, crops, even infrastructure? That's the mission of KappaZeta, an Estonian startup building a 3D Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) constellation that could transform how we monitor our planet.In this episode, we sit down with Martin Jüssi, Space Mission Manager at KappaZeta, who takes us on a journey from tinkering with map editors in video games to leading a groundbreaking space mission. We unpack how KappaZeta is turning Europe's Sentinel-1 satellites into a new kind of forest-monitoring powerhouse, why 3D data is the missing piece for carbon markets, and how Estonia built one of the most dynamic space ecosystems in Europe.We also dive into:

Central bank digital currencies are being sold as “safe, fast, reliable.” But behind the pitch lies debt, deficits, and the urge to control capital. From Cyprus to Greece to France, history shows what happens when governments tighten the screws. This episode exposes why CBDCs aren't about freedom—and why Bitcoin matters now more than ever.SPONSORS:

In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore the thrilling prospects of observing exploding black holes, an astonishing stellar jet on the outskirts of the Milky Way, and the meticulous preparations for an Earth observation satellite mission.Exploding Black Holes on the HorizonA groundbreaking study suggests that astronomers may soon witness a black hole explosion, an event theorised to occur once every 100,000 years. Researchers now believe there's a 90% chance of observing such an explosion within the next decade, potentially revealing primordial black holes formed shortly after the Big Bang. These explosions could provide a comprehensive catalogue of all subatomic particles, including those yet to be discovered, fundamentally altering our understanding of the universe's origins.Immense Stellar Jet DiscoveredAstronomers have identified a colossal stellar jet erupting from a young star in the Milky Way's outskirts, specifically in the Sharpless 2284 region. This rare phenomenon involves twin jets of hot plasma extending over eight light years, driven by superheated gases falling onto the massive star. Captured by NASA's Webb Space Telescope, this discovery not only sheds light on star formation but also offers insights into the conditions of the early universe.Preparing for Earth ObservationThe European Space Agency is conducting rigorous tests for a future Earth observation satellite mission, including an airborne campaign in the Arctic. Scientists are evaluating a new imaging microwave radiometer designed to monitor sea ice and its evolution. This mission aims to gather vital data on climate change and the Arctic environment, contributing to a better understanding of global phenomena.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesPhysical Review Lettershttps://journals.aps.org/prl/NASAhttps://www.nasa.gov/European Space Agencyhttps://www.esa.int/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-space-astronomy--2458531/support.Exploding Black Holes on the HorizonImmense Stellar Jet DiscoveredPreparing for Earth Observation

Dr. Bill Cooke of NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office reports that on June 26, 2025 shortly after noon a beachball sized meteoroid traveling at approximately 30,000 miles per hour broke up about 27 miles above the town of West Forrest, Georgia.

MoParty 2025 delivered peak Mopar mayhem, and the Kibbe & Friends crew—minus Rob—brought the sights, sounds, and parking-lot “afterglow” straight to your speakers. Episode 340 opens with CornDog and Bernie's unsupervised recap—late-night Hampton Inn vibes, fan-club grill action, and the now-legendary “Stand-In Kibbe” Iowa fact machine—setting a heat-soaked, laugh-heavy tone. Promoter Jimi Day calls MoParty “America's high-performance Mopar event,” and this year backed it up: autocross, speed-stop, drags, burnouts, monster-truck crush, parade laps, the mullet showdown, and the new circle-track headliner, Vandemonium. Crowds packed in, the sun didn't quit, and the show never slowed. On the field, highlights included ~35 Hemi cars in one lineup, a crisp white '70 Road Runner pilot car, plenty of wagons, and lovable oddballs (mid-'70s Chargers, Cordobas, Magnums). Best of Show: a clean, purpose-built white Duster. Vandemonium stole the night—YouTube's Dylan McCool took the win in a 2016 A-Team-styled Caravan (proper cage, sticky tires, no ill-timed nitrous), and we grabbed him for a shade-tree chat on his “omelet C10,” shortened '72 Challenger/buggy mash-up, and his dad's hand-lettered Petty-blue '70 Satellite. Fabrication fans will also dig Grant Skidmore's lowered, Whipple-blown '97 Jeep Cherokee XJ (AX15, leaf-under, 14.4 in the quarter), plus TV-vet-turned-creator Tommy Boshers' family-built “Hemibago”—a '71 Winnebago with a Hellcat, side-pipe cutouts, Road Runner horn, and delightfully retro interior. Wrap it with classic K&F energy: Bernie's news (NPD shout-out), a quick celeb game, and Rob's home-front update—skipping MoParty to coach Dallas to a strong P2 at Elko. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts/YouTube Music, jump into Patreon at patreon.com/KFshow, and big thanks to Holley for making MoParty the fall's can't-miss event (Ford Intergalactic is up next). The post K&F Show #340: MOPARTY Recap! Vandemonium Win, Hemi Heaven, Autocross Chaos & Chats with Dylan McCool, Grant Skidmore & Tommy Boshers first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

In this episode, we spoke with Ian Itz, Executive Director of IoT at Iridium, about how satellite connectivity is transforming the reach and resilience of IoT solutions worldwide. Ian went from building satellites for the U.S. Navy and Air Force to leading Iridium's IoT business, where he oversees global partnerships and next-generation satellite-enabled modules. We explored how Iridium's unique low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation is supporting both industrial and consumer applications, and how standards-based approaches such as NB-IoT are expanding the satellite IoT ecosystem. Key Insights: • Global coverage at scale: Iridium operates a 75-satellite LEO constellation, providing always-on connectivity anywhere on Earth, enabling reliable communication in maritime, aviation, heavy equipment, regulated fishing, and consumer markets. • No service sunsets: Iridium maintains backward compatibility for legacy devices, ensuring IoT deployments can operate for 10+ years without forced upgrades, while still adding new higher-throughput modules like the 9704. • Standards-based evolution: Beyond proprietary protocols, Iridium is integrating NB-IoT over its network with partners such as Nordic Semiconductor, giving customers more choice and flexibility. • Edge + AIoT synergy: By processing data at the edge and sending only essential packets via satellite, customers reduce costs and improve efficiency. AIoT adoption is accelerating this model for industrial and consumer use cases. • Security and precision: With its new PNT (Positioning, Navigation & Timing) service, Iridium enhances GPS resilience, detecting spoofing and providing verified location data, critical for sensitive IoT deployments. IoT ONE database: https://www.iotone.com/case-studies The Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast is produced by Asia Growth Partners (AGP): https://asiagrowthpartners.com/

It's a short and sweet one!Side A: A look at U2's cover of Lou Reed's "Satellite of Love."Side B: "She's a Mystery to Me," written by Bono and The Edge, recorded by Roy Orbison. It's one of our favorites! And of course, questions for Bono over whiskey and cake. www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentartswatch this ep on YouTube: @thegardentarts

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```html welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for wednesday, september 17th! here's what's making waves today: tesla recall in australia: tesla is recalling its powerwall 2 home batteries due to fire risks. affected units, produced between november 2020 and june 2022, will be safely discharged and replaced at no cost. impulse space revolutionizes satellite delivery: led by former spacex exec tom mueller, impulse space aims to cut transport times to geostationary orbit from months to hours with its helios methane-oxygen kick stage technology. tiktok's uncertain future in the u.s.: amid ownership concerns, a potential sale gains traction. a "framework" deal may involve oracle and andreessen horowitz overseeing u.s. operations, with interest from amazon and microsoft. groww's public listing in india: poised to be the first indian startup to go public after shifting headquarters from the u.s., groww's ipo could provide substantial exits for global venture funds, supported by microsoft ceo satya nadella. ai agents draw attention in silicon valley: reinforcement learning environments are garnering investment to enhance ai capabilities, though challenges remain in scalability and progress. stay tuned for more tech updates tomorrow! ```

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Redwire has reached an agreement with Thales Alenia Space to become the prime contractor for Skimsat. Redwire and Honeywell to develop new quantum-secured satellite communication systems. Space42 and Viasat intend to form Equatys, a jointly held entity, to enable global Direct-to-Device (D2) services, 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 ESA's Skimsat VLEO Mission Moves forward with Redwire Primeship in Cooperation with Thales Alenia Space Honeywell And Redwire Advance Collaboration On Quantum-Secured Communications For Civil And Defense Customers Space42 and Viasat to Launch Equatys SES and K2 Space to Accelerate Development of Next-Generation MEO Network New NOAA Space Weather Portal Now Available  PlanetiQ Wins $24.3M NOAA Contract, Largest Commercial Satellite Weather Data Award Ever Bluefors to source helium-3 from the Moon with Interlune to power next phase of quantum industry growth Groundbreaking New Sensor Transforms How Europe Tracks Pollution, Smoke and Cloud From Space Cailabs Secures €57 Million to Accelerate Growth and Industrial Scale-Up 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

Martian Trojan asteroids have stable orbits around the Sun, leading and trailing the red planet by 60 degrees, where the Sun's and Mars's gravity are balanced. For some time astronomers have considered it unlikely that these asteroids wandered in from the asteroid belt. Recently, Dr. David Polishook of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel led a group of researchers who published a paper in the journal Nature Astronomy which sets forth evidence that a group of 7 Martian Trojan Asteroids were blasted from the Martian surface when a large asteroid impacted the red planet early in the history of the solar system. The impact more than 4 billion years or so ago which blasted loose a mile diameter chunk of Mars and gave it a speed of the more than the 3 mi/s required to escape the red planet gives us an insight into the level of violence which occurred before our solar system came into it's present relatively calm state.

This week we're talking about connectivity. How to keep the internet running when international data cables are damaged by earthquakes or war. And are light beams a solution ?Also this week: Satellites and AI are being used to count migrating wildebeest in Africa. We hear how tech is challenging long-standing estimates of animal numbers.Presenter: Shiona McCallum Producer: Tom Quinn(Image: A photo of many fibre optic cables emitting bright light against a dark background. Credit: Getty Images)

Would you like some CAPP..?Join Damla & Elliott this week as they discuss cowboy boots, Big John, comedy spanners and the disgusting racism of Winston Churchill.Guardian article:https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/mar/17/why-cant-britain-handle-the-truth-about-winston-churchillGAZA FUNDRAISER: https://getinvolved.unrwausa.org/fundraiser/6373577TRANS RESOURCES FOR THE U.K.:DoctorDisco YouTube video on the Supreme Court ruling: https://youtu.be/kdeoKH7hkdM?si=ADf8ZUBuw-rmj7W8Mindline Trans + helpline: 0300 330 5468Gendered Intelligence: https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/For younger listeners, Mermaids: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/Attend protests. Stay safe. Fight, fight, fight.We love you.NOTES & LINKS:Our NEW podcast, Serving Cinema links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servingcinemapodcast?igsh=MTI0N2FqYnI4bGwwbQ==Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@servingcinemapodcast?_t=8qAIy2SWFxQ&_r=1Thank you to our amazing patrons:JasonBeckah Judson-SmithDavid CummingsLucyFelicity Skilton-RileyAnna PlaničkováBecks MicheleBeth McLeodRuth WeldLottie SmithEzra KowoMark KrauseOlivia JordanNortherly Keebler Annie RoseKarolina AdamskaEvan Bevis-KnowlesFernTasHailee ScatoriccoBeth SuessCharlie EgonHeather VMaiBuy us a coffee: http://ko-fi.com/comealongpondpodcastSupport us on Patreon for ad-free listening and visuals: https://www.patreon.com/comealongpondCheck out our Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comealongpondpodcastFollow us on Instagram: @comealongpondpodcastEmail us: comealongpondpod@gmail.comStream the podcast on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.Rate us 5 stars on those platforms!Satellite 5 theme provided by JackTheme tune composed by Evan, follow him here: https://instagram.com/evanbevisknowles?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Podcast edited by DamlaProduced by ElliottStay safe every one x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suchitra Vijayan speaks with Sabhanaz Rashid Diya, Sams Wahid Shahat, Mohammad Arafat and Apon Das of the Tech Global Institute. They unpack the aftermath of Bangladesh's July 2024 uprising, which ended the Awami League's 16-year rule but left behind a trail of unacknowledged deaths, disappearances, and state-sponsored impunity. Drawing on the landmark report Bloodshed in Bangladesh, the conversation reveals how digital forensics, open-source investigation, and survivor testimony challenge the state's attempts at erasure. The discussion traces how the team worked under conditions of internet shutdowns and media blackouts to archive atrocity evidence in real time. They explain how metadata, satellite imagery, and video analysis reconstructed the final hours of massacres such as the killing of 20-year-old Mohammad Ridoi, whose disappearance still haunts his family. Archiving is a political act that confronts Bangladesh's machinery of impunity and keeps memory alive against official narratives. They also explore the disinformation ecosystem that accompanied the killings: pro-government propaganda campaigns on Facebook, deliberate framing of student protesters as violent extremists, and a systematic effort to discredit the uprising. Against this, informal networks of communities mobilised to counter state lies. Key Takeaways - Digital forensics as resistance: Satellite imagery, metadata, and video archives countered state denial and reconstructed events minute by minute. - Archiving as a political act: Preserving testimonies and evidence challenges the state's monopoly over history and builds collective memory. - Disinformation as state strategy: Paid social media campaigns framed protesters as extremists. - Justice and accountability: Beyond trials, justice means refusing erasure, ensuring victims' sacrifices become part of Bangladesh's democratic legacy. Sabhanaz Rashid Diya is the executive director of Tech Global Institute. She's a computational social scientist with over 16 years of experience in technology, public policy, and ethics. Sams Wahid Shahat is a dedicated researcher in the fields of media and information management and fact-checking. Shekh Mohammad Arafat has been a fact-checker since 2022. Throughout this period, he has developed interests in media and information literacy, fact-checking training, and disinformation research Apon Das is an experienced media and information researcher and fact-checker. He has written books on introducing fact-checking as a media literacy intervention for majority world communities.

This time of year is Counting Crows territory and nothing can be done about it (#notgrunge). Team GB is having a major moment with Adam Duritz and the Crows, so this week, Chris and Ethan have decided to review their second studio album, “Recovering The Satellites,” released in October 1996. Support the show on Patreon! Becoming a Patron is the most effective way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible  Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/ 

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