Episodes

  • Jupiter's Appetite for Planetesimals and Earth's Origins
    Oct 27 2024

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    24 mins
  • Hera Mars Simulation Program & Out of this World Speculation
    Oct 27 2024

    We discuss ESA's Hera program that will help prepare for human missions to Mars through simulation.

    Speculation about what a day might be like on a donut-shaped Earth that rotates for 2 hours and 50 minutes.

    Information on lingering mysteries still surrounding the intriguing planet Uranus.

    Latest findings on the gargantuan black hole Gaia BH1 existing just outside our Solar System boundaries.
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    22 mins
  • Interview with Fatima Alkhateri, the Director of the Sharjah Astronomical Planetarium Department at Sharjah Academy of Astronomy, Space Sciences & Technology
    Oct 20 2024

    We recap views of Comet Leonard in the early evening sky and encourage further stargazing.

    Interview with Fatima Alkhateri, Director of the Sharjah Astronomical Planetarium Department at SAASST:

    - Background and journey to current role


    - Major responsibilities


    - Public engagement and science education promotion


    - Collaboration with schools on space/astronomy education


    - Planetarium's cultural contributions to Sharjah and UAE


    - Advice for young people passionate about space and astronomy
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    24 mins
  • International Astronautical Congress Recap
    Oct 20 2024

    We recap the major announcements and discussions from the week-long International Astronautical Congress event.

    NASA provides an update on its upcoming Europa Clipper mission to explore the possible habitability of Jupiter's icy moon.

    Information shared on the OneWeb responsible space utilization charter signed by over 100 organizations.

    This week's stargazing spotlights Comet Leonard, billed as the "Comet of the Century" visible in the early evening sky on October 19th.
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    23 mins
  • Emirati-Built Earth Satellite Launch Ready
    Oct 13 2024

    We discuss the new Earth observation satellite built by Emirati engineers that is set for launch into orbit.

    JWST update shares spectacular images of a frozen object in space emitting gas jets similar to comets.

    Information provided on how material from asteroids could sustain astronauts on long missions in space.

    During discussion, we explore sleep challenges astronauts face with zero-g conditions and limited sleep quarters aboard spacecraft and space stations.
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    24 mins
  • UAE Space Council, Dying Stars & First Contact Speculation
    Oct 13 2024

    We discuss the recently established UAE Supreme Space Council and its ambitious vision.

    During discussion, your hosts contemplate the dramatic final acts of stars ending their life cycles across the galaxy.

    We share information on astrophobia - the fear of the night sky and space - its causes and overcoming techniques.

    In a speculative segment, we imagine potential scenarios for how a first meeting between humanity and aliens may unfold.
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    25 mins
  • Sharjah Museums' World Space Week and Voyager Powers Down
    Oct 6 2024

    We profile the array of World Space Week activities at Sharjah's outstanding science museums.

    NASA updates share that Voyager 2's instruments are being deactivated as its power dwindles after decades past Neptune.

    In discovery news, scientists assess that some of Uranus' icy moons may have conditions to potentially support life.

    This week's stargazing notes the Draconids meteor shower and bright comet C/2017 K2 passing closest to Earth in October.
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    26 mins
  • World Space Week, JWST's Pluto Findings & Ringing Black Holes
    Oct 6 2024

    We profile World Space Week 2022 which concludes on October 10th and highlights recent space achievements.

    JWST updates share its discovery deciphering the icy origins of Pluto's moon Charon thanks to infrared readings.

    Discovery segment looks at the latest breakthrough detecting vibrations from a "ringing" black hole caused by gravitational waves.

    This week's stargazing notes the Draconids meteor shower on October 7-8 and the annual Hunter's Super Moon on the 17th.
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    25 mins