Podcasts about space telescopes

When the Nancy Grace Roman Space telescope recently blasted into space, a group of Ohio State professors and students traveled to Florida and watched a project they'd worked on soar skyward toward a destination about 1 million miles away.One of the biggest media formats for anyone who attended school in the 20th century was the film strip. Now there's a race against time to preserve these culturally important artifacts.And phone-mania: a new foldable phone, a new iPhone 18 Pro, plus a retro tin phone. We'll tell you all about them.It's all coming up on this week's Tech Tuesday.Guests:David Weinberg, distinguished university professor, department of astronomy, Ohio State UniversityMark O'Brien, founder, Uncommon EphemeraRussell Holly, director of commerce content, CNETphoto: Joel Kowsky / NASA / AP

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 9 September 2026:Automated space object identification using RMIT's Robotic Optical Observatory (ROO) TelescopeAn interview at the November 2025 Australian Space Research Conference with Cody Jeynes, an undergraduate student at RMIT University, Melbourne.Roman Space TelescopeDescriptions of the Roman's Wide Field Camera and Coronagraph, and the role of STScI and IPAC in handling, storing, and distributing the data sent by the telescope. Turn Back Time: * Fifty-five years ago, in 1971, Lunokhod 1 was still trundling across the Moon * Fifty years ago, the Raduga 2 communications satellite was launched * Seventeen years ago, the European Southern Observatory (ESO) began using its new survey telescope, VISTA. (Inserts RM, VOA, ESO) 

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 2 September 2026:(Episode artwork credit: NASA/John Kraus)Roman Space Telescope LaunchedRoman Space Telescope description and launch; origins of the telescope; commissioning process. (Audio inserts courtesy GSFC, KSC)Soyuz Factory HitUkraine strikes the Soyuz rocket and Rassvet satellite factory.Turn Back TimeLuna 18 orbits the Moon ahead of a failed landing attempt and reports on the status of Lunokhod 1. (Audio inserts from Radio Moscow, BBC)

Suppose you were an astronomer and someone offered you, at no cost, two giant mirrors for telescopes in space, each valued at more than 250 million dollars. Sound too good to be true? It actually happened at NASA. In January 2011, the National Reconnaissance Office, a U.S. spy agency, offered NASA two, surplus 94-inch diameter telescope mirrors with related hardware. At that time, NASA was planning a space telescope with a 52 inch- diameter main mirror called WFIRST, an acronym that stood for Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope. A larger mirror exactly matching NASA's needs would greatly enhance the scientific return from such a telescope. So, in 2012 NASA revised the plan to use one of these 94-inch diameter mirrors. After more than a decade of development, this telescope was launched into space on August 30, 2026.

Jesse shares an exciting new career update. And to celebrate 150 episodes, we're doing a unique AMA episode. Looking for a financial planner?  → PlanWithJesse.com First, Jesse shares an exciting new career update. He has joined a new financial planning firm - as an advisor and an owner. The new firm, Rialto, is focused on serving people JUST like those who read *The Best Interest* and listen to Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors.  Justin Peters takes the microphone around and asks Jesse the questions listeners have been sending in for months—the ones that don't quite fit into a traditional personal finance show. From career changes and family life to engineering, hiking, favorite books, pizza toppings, and what's next for the podcast, you'll get to know the person behind Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors. Along the way, Jesse also shares lessons from leaving aerospace engineering to become a financial planner, why he chose advising over becoming a full-time content creator, how he thinks about risk in his own life, and why long-term thinking extends far beyond investing. Key Takeaways: • The biggest piece of financial advice he would give differently today. • Growing up in rural New York and why Rochester still feels like home. • How the University of Rochester shaped Jesse's confidence and career. • Why Jesse chose financial planning over becoming a full-time content creator. • Favorite travel destinations, books, movies, and hiking adventures. • A preview of a potential new podcast format featuring real listener financial case studies. Key Timestamps: (01:34) – Jesse's New Chapter (04:43) – Leading with Financial Planning (07:58) – Who Are Jesse's Ideal Clients? (10:29) – Celebrating 150 Episodes (12:23) – Who's on Your Team? (13:50) – What Are Jesse's Frivolous Purchases? (15:06) – When Will Jesse Be Financially Independent? (18:06) – What's the Worst Financial Advice Jesse's Given? (20:29) – Would Jesse Ever Leave Rochester? (22:35) – What's Jesse's Family Situation? (27:24) – University, Squash, and Effort (32:32) – Space Telescopes, Engineering, and Results (37:28) – Starting The Best Interest Blog and Becoming a Financial Planner (43:03) – Why Not Just Be a Content Creator? (45:33) – Making a Career Change (50:43) – Travel (53:14) – Books and Movies (56:55) – 46 Peaks (59:00) – Jesse's Pizza Philosophy (01:00:36) – What's Next for the Podcast? Key Topics Discussed:The Best Interest, Jesse Cramer, Wealth Management Rochester NY, Financial Planning for Families, Fiduciary Financial Advisor, Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Planning Advice, Tax-Efficient Investing, Risk Management for Investors, Generational Wealth Transfer Planning, Financial Strategies for High Earners, Personal Finance for Entrepreneurs, Behavioral Finance Insights, Asset Allocation Strategies, Advanced Estate Planning Techniques Mentions: Website: https://rialtowealth.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-cramer-11b58155/ Mentions: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Best Investment Guide That Money Can Buy by Burton G. Malkiel https://libbyapp.com/ https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/chris-crutcher https://bestinterest.blog/e123/ https://finconexpo.com/  More of The Best Interest:Check out the Best Interest Blog at https://bestinterest.blog/ Contact me at jesse@bestinterest.blog Need a financial planner?  → PlanWithJesse.com  The Best Interest Podcast is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice, and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.

The Hubble Space Telescope has been observing the universe from above Earth's atmosphere for decades. This episode explores how Hubble works, the instruments it uses to study space, and the discoveries that have changed our view of the cosmos. Along the way, you'll hear about distant galaxies, colorful nebulae, expanding space, and some of the remarkable images Hubble has captured. It's steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Hubble Space Telescope, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubble_Space_Telescope), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. — Ad-free episodes: ⁠icantsleep.supportingcast.fm⁠Have a topic in mind? ⁠Request a topic⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 12 August 2026:The Fellowship of the Telescopes — The Great Space Telescopes:The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is ready for launchAsk NASA: * Who is Nancy Grace Roman? * About the Roman Space TelescopeTurn Back Time:  * Gemini 10 and Lunar Orbiter 1

On Friday's show: A Galveston County jury has sentenced James Elmore, 61, to 20 years in prison for his role in a decades-old "Texas Killing Fields" case that went unsolved for over 40 years. We get the details on his trial and sentencing.Also this hour: NASA just launched a new telescope. We learn what makes the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope different than others before it, like the Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope, and what the agency hopes to discover with new snapshots of the universe.Then, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And members of the ensemble WindSync tell us about their joint performance with Musiqa tonight at Miller Outdoor Theatre.Watch

This episode is a fascinating conversation with a CU physics professor who's making us wish we were back in college, learning from him. He shares insights into the latest space exploration, including the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which has just begun its mission. We'll also talk about the science behind dark energy and dark matter, and how these mysterious forces are shaping our understanding of the universe.This episode is a great blend of science and community, as our guest also shares his passion for the Buffalo Bicycle Classic, a scholarship fundraiser for Colorado high school graduates to attend CU. With routes ranging from 10 to 100 miles, there's something for everyone to participate in and support a great cause.We'll explore the latest discoveries in space exploration, including the origin of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's mirror and the science behind dark energy and dark matter. Our guest explains how these mysterious forces are driving the expansion of the universe and how the new telescope will help us better understand them.If you're interested in learning more about the intersection of science and community, and how you can get involved in the Buffalo Bicycle Classic, tune in to this episode. Our guest shares his insights and expertise, and we're sure you'll be inspired by his passion for making a difference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stay ahead of the late-summer heatwave across North and South Carolina with Episode 597 of the Carolina Weather Group!In this episode, James Brierton, Frank Strait, and Greg Fischel break down record-breaking September temperatures, heat indexes topping triple digits, severe thunderstorm risks, and current Southeast drought conditions. Plus, Sam Walker sits down with NASA program scientist Dr. Dominic Benford to discuss the groundbreaking Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch and its mission to study dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets.We also analyze the impacts of Tropical Storm Edouard flooding in Texas, examine subsurface Pacific Ocean temperature anomalies, and detail what a strong El Niño means for the upcoming East Coast winter weather outlook.Episode Timestamps:00:00 Cold Open: Myrtle Beach Pier Fireworks & Triangle Storm Reports01:53 Carolinas Heat Wave: Record September Highs & Power Outages06:35 NASA Interview: Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Mission27:54 Carolinas Local Weather Forecast: Extreme Heat & Severe Storm Risks40:05 Southeast Drought Monitor Update41:35 Tropical Storm Edouard Rain Totals & National Flash Flooding48:08 El Niño Pacific Ocean Update & Winter Weather Snow Outlook55:15 "Too Many Tabs": Remnants of Hurricane Ida & East Pacific Tropical Activity1:00:10 Gamecock Football Kickoff Weather Trends & Solar Equinox ScienceConnect With The Carolina Weather Group:Subscribe on YouTube: Catch our live streams, severe weather updates, and 24/7 Carolina Weather Net!Support us on Patreon: Unlock exclusive content, early access interviews, and behind-the-scenes perks.Follow Us: Stay connected on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X.#CarolinaWeather #NCwx #SCwx #WeatherForecast #Heatwave #NASA #SpaceTelescope #ElNino #WinterWeather #HurricaneSeason #Carolinas #CarolinaWeatherGroup

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope combines the image quality of Hubble with a field of view that's dramatically larger. That will allow scientists to map vast portions of the sky, search for distant planets, and study some of the biggest unanswered questions in astronomy. Federal News Network's Eric White gets more details from Matthew Bolcar, senior optical systems engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dennis Stone, president and co-founder of the World Space Week Association, takes us behind the scenes of the largest annual space event on Earth. From its origins as a volunteer effort in Houston to a UN-declared celebration reaching 50,000 events in over 100 countries, Dennis shares how World Space Week inspires the next generation, and how you can get involved this Oct. 4 through 10. Then, Science Editor Asa Stahl breaks down the end of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, the 21-year-old space telescope that's falling out of orbit after a bold rescue mission fell short. Plus, Chief Scientist Bruce Betts looks back at a milestone centennial in this week's What's Up, 100 years since Robert Goddard launched the world's first liquid-fueled rocket. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2026-world-space-week-and-swiftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geoff Clayton is an astronomer at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about the new Roman Space Telescope which was launched on Sunday and its namesake Dr. Nancy Roman.

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 26 August 2026:Space Show News: * Astronomers from the University of Southern Queensland have led research into the discovery of an Earth-sized extrasolar planet, HD 137010 b, likely colder than Mars. Planet HD 137010 b is 150 light-years away from Earth and orbits a Sun-like star. * Neuman Space demonstrates ND50 propulsion system in orbit * China's Chang'e 7 launch delayed. The Chang'e 7 mission to the South Pole region of the Moon, and the postponement of Monday's launch with Angelo Di Grazia, Committee Member, Space Association of Australia  (Recorded at the Space Association of Australia, Bentleigh)The Roman Space Telescope with Jason Hylan, Flight Segment and Observatory Manager, Roman Space Telescope, Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland. (Audio inserts courtesy GSFC)Turn Back Time:  * The Luna 11 lunar orbiter * Luna 24 lunar regolith sampler  * Voyager 2 Saturn flyby and interstellar mission, featuring Saturn findings commentary by Ed Stone, Voyager Project Scientist. 

WashU assistant professor of physics in Arts & Sciences, Tansu Daylan, joins Megan Lynch. Wash U scientists are playing a key role in the launch of the new Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Dark energy is on the agenda for scientific study. This will orbit at a larger distance from the earth and moon in order to, 'take long observations,' with data being transferred 'very quickly,' back to earth. (Photo by Joel Kowsky/NASA via Getty Images)

The truth is out there (so they say)— and the U.S. government is finally paying attention. We dive into why officials are taking extraterrestrials more seriously than ever, plus NASA's brand-new Roman Space Telescope launch that's turning a former spy satellite toward the stars. It's Paranormal Brightside. In Health Class, could what you're eating at night actually be giving you nightmares? We break it down. Plus, a new report says men are scared of dieting — and it could be hurting their health. And we tackle the ultimate hypothetical: would you take one million dollars, or spend one hour with anyone you want? Caitlyn's picking an hour with Taylor Swift.   Links mentioned on today's show: 12:05 - The US Government Is Finally Taking Extraterrestrials Seriously America is Finally Taking Extraterrestrials Seriously NASA Launches Powerful Roman Space Telescope https://www.ksl.com/article/news/utah/science-and-tech/nasa-launches-powerful-roman-space-telescope…   12:15 – One million dollars or a meeting with anyone?   12:25 - Eating This at Night Might Be Giving You Nightmares Eating This at Night May Be Giving You Nightmares, According to Science Men Don't Like Dieting — And It Could Be Harming Their Health https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-08-31/men-dont-like-dieting-and-it-could-be-h…   KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.   Follow KSL Brightside on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ksl.brightside  

Liftoff for a mission set to answer cosmic mysteries. We'll go over the main objectives and the West Texas connection for NASA's new Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.This summer, thousands of enlisted troops were forced out of a major Texas base over dangerous living conditions — the tip of the iceberg when it comes to […]

NASA launched its newest space telescope, undertaking its biggest mission yet to study the universe on a much larger scale. A roughly $4 billion project, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will allow scientists to get panoramic views of space and better understand the nature of powerful forces known as dark energy and dark matter. Miles O'Brien joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

A tropical rainstorm tracking toward Texas will bring rounds of heavy rain and a growing flash flooding risk along the Gulf Coast. Also, NASA's new observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, has lifted off to solve the universe's enduring mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

- Google explained that it updates Maps "to reflect name changes in official government sources." -A treasure trove of Steam data has been leaked, which seemingly contains everything that was published on Steam between 2003 and 2013. -NASA says that the Roman Space Telescope will be a discovery machine that will bring us closer than ever before to answering humanity's most profound questions about our cosmic history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr Daniel Cunnama, an astronomer and founder of ZuluAlpha Remote Observatories, tells John Maytham what NASA's newly launched Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will be studying. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x 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.

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope sees 100 times more sky than the Hubble Space Telescope and has the ability to directly image planets around other stars like those in our own solar system. Learn about this game-changing space telescope as well as new take on old Hubble observations that allows dark matter to be mapped on a finer scale than ever before.

Rescuers in Nepal are drilling and digging through debris as fast as they can. Hundreds of workers are believed to be trapped inside tunnels at five hydro power sites. The number of people killed in last week's flash floods along the border with Tibet has risen to nearly 800, and thousands are still unaccounted for.Also: The trade war looms large over three federal byelections being held on Monday. Seats are up for grabs in Ontario, B.C. and what's shaping up to be a tight, three way race in Quebec.And: A new space telescope launched from Florida today. It's being hailed as a giant leap forward in how we search for life beyond our planet. NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will look for cosmic mysteries such as dark matter but also for Earthlike planets that could harbour life. And its relying on some Canadian designed technology to do the job.Plus: Alberta day celebrations amid separation debate, A disapearing island in B.C., Quebec seniors practicing karate, and more.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on NASA's latest launch into space.

Host Griffin Rowe explores JWST's latest discoveries: a mysterious "black hole star" in Cetus, undercounted galaxies with hidden planet-forming potential, an "early galaxy crisis" resolved, heavy water on exoplanets, and a supermassive black hole anchoring a forming galaxy. Cosmic mysteries meet ancient myth in this deep-dive into the universe's origins. Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI

# Episode Description **Riding the Infrared Frontier: James Webb's Latest Cosmic Discoveries** Join The Space Cowboy for an action-packed journey through the newest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries reshaping our understanding of the universe. In this episode, we saddle up to explore groundbreaking findings that span from the dawn of time to our own cosmic backyard. **In this episode, you'll discover:**

Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. The show opens with ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan talking about NASA’s next big thing preparing for launch. The host of ‘Home’ on KFI, the House Whisperer, Dean Sharp joins the show to talk about all-in-one washer and dryer combo units. We ‘Get in Your Business’ with Bloomberg’s Dan Schwartzman who speaks on what the markets are looking like as the week comes to a close. The show closes with Amy talking with ABC News entertainment reporter Will Ganss about a Dolly documentary to watch in honor of the passing of Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and the Muppets, and Will Forte in the next Looney Tunes movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rogier Windhorst and David Livingston: Professor Windhorst warns that the Hubble Space Telescope's orbit will begin to decay uncontrollably by September 2033 due to solar maximum atmospheric expansion. To prevent a hazardous, uncontrolled re-entry, Windhorst advocates for a robotic servicing mission to boost Hubble's orbit. As the only remaining telescope with precise blue-ultraviolet capabilities, Hubble's data remains critical and heavily in demand. Windhorst urges NASA to fund a $100 million rescue mission and eventually construct the Habitable Worlds Observatory to search for Earth-like exoplanets starting in 2040. (3)

NASA will be launching a brand new space telescope - the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope - that they hope will reveal some of the universe's deepest mysteries. We talk with Morgan Van Arsdall, NASA Roman Operations Manager

* We'll get another Saints training camp update and look ahead to the Friday night game against the Cowboys with Ross Jackson, host of the Locked on Saints podcast. * NASA will be launching a brand new space telescope that they hope will reveal some of the universe's deepest mysteries. We'll talk with Morgan Van Arsdall from NASA about it all.

After decades of development, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is preparing to launch. Once in orbit, Roman will conduct the widest surveys of the universe ever attempted, probing the nature of dark energy, discovering thousands of new exoplanets, and capturing images of billions of galaxies. In this episode, we sit down with Julie McEnery, senior project scientist for Roman at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, and Jason Rhodes, project scientist for Roman at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to explore what the telescope will reveal and how scientists around the world will be able to access and work with its data. Plus, in What's Up, we look at Roman's coronagraph and what it will take for the Habitable Worlds Observatory to push that technology far enough to image Earth-like worlds around Sun-like stars. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2026-nancy-grace-romanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flock cameras are watching more than roads; humanity gets a dazzling view of the Milky Way.

In four days from now NASA plans to launch The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.  A remarkable scientific achievement that will compliment both the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope and see more of the cosmos. Join Emmy award broadcast journalist David Denault with pre-launch pre-view.

Host Griffin Rowe explores James Webb Space Telescope's boldest 2026 discoveries: a mysterious "black hole star" at cosmic dawn, potential biosignature gases on exoplanet K2-18b, a warped protoplanetary disk around TW Hydrae, and a Webb-Hubble composite of the Black Eye Galaxy. Science meets storytelling in this cosmic exploration. Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI

# The Space Cowboy: Latest James Webb Space Telescope Discoveries & Cosmic Mysteries **Episode Description:** Saddle up for the latest James Webb Space Telescope news roundup! In this episode of The Space Cowboy, we explore NASA's newest JWST discoveries, from the stunning "Treasure Chest" cometary globule in the Carina Nebula to a dramatic new view of the Lion Nebula (NGC 2392), where a dying Sun-like star reveals its white dwarf core blasting radiation into space. We dive deep into one of 2026's biggest astronomy stories: the discovery of "MoM BH star 1," a mysterious black hole star dating back to just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang. Published in *Nature* and reported by ScienceDaily, this find may hold the key to understanding Webb's puzzling "little red dots"—and we break down new research suggesting some of these objects might simply be distant spiral galaxies in disguise. This episode also covers groundbreaking findings on early galaxy mass estimates, revealing that ancient galaxies may have been far more massive and star-dense than previously thought. Plus, we journey to our own solar system backyard, where Webb's observations of Neptune's tiny moons hint at a violent past involving shattered worlds and the historic capture of Triton. From dark matter mapping to galaxy evolution studies, discover how the James Webb Space Telescope continues to reshape our understanding of the universe—one infrared image at a time. **Topics covered:** JWST news, Carina Nebula, Lion Nebula NGC 2392, black hole stars, little red dots mystery, early universe galaxies, Neptune's moons, Triton, dark matter research, space telescope discoveries 2026 **Perfect for:** Space enthusiasts, astronomy fans, science podcast listeners, and anyone curious about the latest cosmic discoveries from NASA and the James Webb Space Telescope. *A Quiet Please Production. Subscribe for weekly space news and telescope updates. Learn more at quietplease.ai* Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

Rohan Naidu discusses the groundbreaking discovery of "black hole stars" at cosmic dawn using the James Webb Space Telescope. Naidu explains that these infant objects appear as mysterious "little red dots" but possess hybrid properties of both highly luminous black holes and stars. He explains how a young black hole surrounded by dense hydrogen gas absorbs blue and green light, creating a signature "Balmer break" resembling the star Vega. Naidu outlines future research, including finding atmospheric chemical fingerprints like water, and using the newly proposed Celestemission alongside ground telescopes to directly image swirling gas feeding these infant black holes. (6)

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports a space rescue is being called off.

Its the most technically advanced Space Telescope schedule for launch on Sunday August 30.  Join David Denault, Emmy Award broadcast journalist and UCF Planetary Scientist Dr. Ryan Ogliore live from the Kennedy Space Center in FLorida on our YouTube Channel beginning at 7:00 AM EDT.

The launch of the Roman Space Telescope is the most advanced spacecraft to look deep into our galaxy and far beyond.   Its lens widefield panoramic view of the cosmos that is 100 Times larger the The Hubble Space Telescope.

Bob Zimmerman details the robotic mission by startup Catalyst to rescue NASA's Swift Space Telescope, utilizing innovative software to maneuver a servicing craft despite thruster failures. He highlights SpaceX's massive Starshipproduction line in Boca Chica, noting that four prototypes are ready for monthly launches and upcoming orbital refueling tests. Zimmerman also discusses Lockheed Martin's strategic investments in rocket startups like Firefly to secure launch capabilities. On the international front, he reports on Poland's successful protest against Starlink roaming restrictions and Vietnam's first satellite contract with an American company, SpaceX, signaling a shift toward U.S. ties. Additionally, Zimmerman covers the State Department's efforts to pull India away from Russian space partnerships and NASA's collaboration with the Department of Energy on nuclear propulsion for Mars. He concludes with breathtaking imagery of stars orbiting the Milky Way's central black hole. (5)

Host Griffin Rowe explores James Webb Space Telescope discoveries, including mysterious "little red dots," a proposed "black hole star" at cosmic dawn, three feeding black holes in one ancient galaxy, and dust from colliding stellar winds. A thoughtful dive into cutting-edge astrophysics and cosmic origins. Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI

# The Space Cowboy: James Webb Telescope's Latest Cosmic Discoveries **Episode Description:** Saddle up for another wild ride through deep space with The Space Cowboy! In this episode, we round up the latest jaw-dropping discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope, exploring everything from black holes to lava worlds. Discover how Webb captured the sharpest infrared view yet of IRS3, a star surviving dangerously close to our Milky Way's supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*, proving that oxygen-rich dust and water can survive in even the harshest cosmic environments. Then journey 13 billion years back in time to witness a rare triple black hole system—including two giants on the verge of merging—offering unprecedented evidence of how black holes shaped the early universe. We break down Webb's mind-bending discovery of a possible "black hole star," a cosmic dawn object that may contain a black hole 100,000 times our Sun's mass wrapped in a stellar cocoon. Plus, learn how this connects to the mystery of "little red dots" and a distant spiral galaxy called Saguaro that's helping astronomers crack the code on supermassive black hole growth. This episode also explores the most distant jellyfish galaxy ever discovered, streaming star-forming tentacles as it crashes through a galaxy cluster 8.5 billion light-years away. We examine dramatic exoplanet science too, including WASP-121b's spectacular double-tailed atmospheric escape and the molten lava world 55 Cancri e, where volcanic outgassing creates a shifting hydrogen-rich atmosphere. Finally, we celebrate Webb's fourth anniversary with fresh looks at Centaurus A, black hole feeding streams in NGC 4696, and a glimpse into Jupiter's possible future via a white dwarf exoplanet system. **Perfect for fans of:** astronomy news, space exploration, JWST discoveries, black hole research, exoplanet science, and cosmology podcasts. **Topics covered:** James Webb Space Telescope, Sagittarius A*, supermassive black holes, little red dots, jellyfish galaxies, exoplanets, WASP-121b, 55 Cancri e, cosmic dawn, galaxy formation, N Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled for liftoff on Sunday morning August 30th with About Space Today News coverage beginning at 7:00 AM.   With David Denault and UCF Planetary Scientist Dr. Ryan Ogliore. 

Bob Zimmerman highlights several developments in space, starting with the startup Catalyst's daring mission to rescue the decaying Swift space telescope. Despite thruster failures, engineers are attempting to use the remaining hardware to move the telescope's orbit. Zimmerman also discusses a Falcon 9 upper stage that impacted the moon, providing valuable spectroscopic data. Good news arrives from Voyager 2, which underwent a "big bang" power reconfiguration to extend its life to at least 2027. On Pluto, new analysis of Sputnik Planitia suggests the planet is geologically active, featuring melting nitrogen underneath its frozen surface. Regarding corporate updates, Blue Origin has identified an oxygen valve failure as the cause of a recent engine explosion, while SpaceX prepares for an orbital Starship flight this month. Finally, Zimmerman reviews the struggles of commercial spaceports in New Zealand and the UK. (5)

# James Webb Space Telescope Update: New Uranus Moon, Cosmic Web Map & Dark Matter Discoveries **The Space Cowboy** rides back into the cosmic frontier with a jam-packed roundup of the James Webb Space Telescope's latest groundbreaking discoveries. In this episode, we explore how JWST continues to reshape our understanding of the universe—from our own solar system to the dawn of time itself. ## What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Host Griffin Rowe explores James Webb Space Telescope's latest discoveries: an infant galaxy from 280 million years after the Big Bang, real-time star birth in W51, sulfur dioxide in an exoplanet's atmosphere, and tentative biosignature findings on K2-18b. A wonder-filled journey through cosmic origins and the search for life beyond Earth. Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI

# Space Cowboy Show: Riding the Cosmic Frontier with the James Webb Space Telescope **Episode Description:** Saddle up for an epic journey through the cosmos as the Space Cowboy explores the latest groundbreaking discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). In this episode, we ride through the newest mapping of the **cosmic web**—the hidden scaffolding of gas and dark matter connecting galaxies across the universe—and examine how these findings are challenging our understanding of dark matter and dark energy. We dive deep into JWST's discovery of a **supermassive black hole** feasting in a galaxy from just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang, raising fresh questions about how black holes grow so massive so fast. You'll also hear about the "impossible galaxies"—unexpectedly massive, mature star systems found in the early universe that are forcing scientists back to the drawing board on galaxy formation theories. Closer to home, we explore Webb's chemical analysis of the exoplanet **Beta Pictoris d**, uncovering water vapor and carbon compounds in its atmosphere, plus fascinating evidence that Neptune's moon **Triton** is actually a captured Kuiper Belt object. We also touch on Webb's role in mapping magnetic fields in distant galaxies and its contribution to solving the **Hubble constant** tension in cosmology. Whether you're fascinated by black holes, exoplanets, dark matter, or the origins of the universe, this episode breaks down complex astrophysics into accessible, engaging storytelling—perfect for space enthusiasts and curious minds alike. **Topics covered:** James Webb Space Telescope, cosmic web, supermassive black holes, early universe galaxies, exoplanet atmospheres, Triton, Neptune, dark matter, Hubble constant, astrophysics, space exploration, NASA discoveries

Rod Pyle is out this week, so Rick Jenet of the National Space Society joins Tariq Malik this week to talk about SpaceX's Starship Flight 13, which deployed new Starlink V3 satellites and stunned viewers when the ship survived reentry intact enough to float in the ocean for days afterward. They also discuss NASA's Roman Space Telescope, now just a month from launch, and an in-progress emergency effort to save the ailing Swift Space Observatory using a servicing spacecraft that is itself now experiencing technical trouble. Finally, they look into Boeing's continued Starliner delays and India's first successful private orbital launch via Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket. Tune in! Headlines: SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Splashdown and Recovery Efforts Starlink V3 Satellite Deployment Updates SpaceX Wins $1.6 Billion Space Force Contract NASA's Roman Space Telescope Countdown and Origin Story Urgent Swift Space Observatory Rescue Mission Faces Technical Setbacks Boeing Starliner Faces More Delays and Uncertainty India's First Commercial Rocket Launch Enters Global Market Artemis II Astronaut Questions South Pole as Lunar Landing Target Astronomers Detect Possible First-Ever Exomoon Upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 Impact Experiment on the Moon Preview: August Almost Total Solar Eclipse and Night Sky Events Host: Tariq Malik Co-Host: Fredrick (Rick) Jenet Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Rod Pyle is out this week, so Rick Jenet of the National Space Society joins Tariq Malik this week to talk about SpaceX's Starship Flight 13, which deployed new Starlink V3 satellites and stunned viewers when the ship survived reentry intact enough to float in the ocean for days afterward. They also discuss NASA's Roman Space Telescope, now just a month from launch, and an in-progress emergency effort to save the ailing Swift Space Observatory using a servicing spacecraft that is itself now experiencing technical trouble. Finally, they look into Boeing's continued Starliner delays and India's first successful private orbital launch via Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket. Tune in! Headlines: SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Splashdown and Recovery Efforts Starlink V3 Satellite Deployment Updates SpaceX Wins $1.6 Billion Space Force Contract NASA's Roman Space Telescope Countdown and Origin Story Urgent Swift Space Observatory Rescue Mission Faces Technical Setbacks Boeing Starliner Faces More Delays and Uncertainty India's First Commercial Rocket Launch Enters Global Market Artemis II Astronaut Questions South Pole as Lunar Landing Target Astronomers Detect Possible First-Ever Exomoon Upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 Impact Experiment on the Moon Preview: August Almost Total Solar Eclipse and Night Sky Events Host: Tariq Malik Co-Host: Fredrick (Rick) Jenet Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled for an early launch at the end of August. It will rest about a million miles from Earth at Lagrange point 2, where forces of gravity and motion balance out, allowing it to orbit the sun in sync with the Earth. The Roman Telescope is designed to collect masses of data that could inform questions about dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets. Jackie Townsend, project manager for the mission, joins Host Flora Lichtman to discuss the telescope's backstory, and what scientists hope it will do. Then, turning from deep space to deep oceans, Anthony Tarantino of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution joins Flora to describe the recent maintenance and recertification process for the famous Alvin deep-sea submersible. It's more than an oil change: The process involves disassembling the vehicle down to the bare frame.  Guests: Jackie Townsend is project manager for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope mission. She's based at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.  Anthony Tarantino is program manager for the Alvin Group at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Other episodes you may enjoy: Mars Rover, Move Over: Making A Rover To Explore The Deep Sea Listening for the cosmic ‘dark ages,' from the lunar far side Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.