Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S04E46

In this episode of Astronomy Daily, host Anna takes you on an exciting journey through the latest advancements and discoveries in space exploration. From the preparations for SpaceX's Crew 10 mission to groundbreaking insights into supernovae, this episode is packed with captivating stories that will ignite your curiosity about the cosmos.

Highlights:

- SpaceX's Crew 10 Mission Preparations:Join us as we explore the significant milestones achieved by the Crew 10 astronauts at Kennedy Space Center. Discover how NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nigel Ayers, JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov are gearing up for their journey to the International Space Station, including crucial equipment testing and training.

- European Space Breakthrough: Learn about the remarkable achievement of German startup Isar Aerospace, which has successfully completed static fire tests of its Spectrum rocket. This milestone positions Europe closer to establishing its own private orbital launch capabilities, enhancing the continent's space sovereignty.

- NASA's NEO Surveyor Mission: Delve into NASA's ambitious Near Earth Object Surveyor mission, set to launch in 2027. This $1.2 billion project aims to detect potentially hazardous asteroids, significantly upgrading our planetary defense capabilities and ensuring the safety of our planet.

- PUNCH Mission Insights: Explore the innovative PUNCH mission, scheduled for launch in 2025, which will provide unprecedented observations of the Sun's corona and solar wind. This mission promises to revolutionize our understanding of space weather and its impact on Earth.

- China's AI-Driven Deep Space Exploration: Discover China's bold plans to send spacecraft to the edges of our solar system by 2049, utilizing artificial intelligence to navigate and manage resources autonomously. This groundbreaking approach could redefine deep space exploration and pave the way for future missions.

- Massive Supernovae Data Release: Uncover the monumental collection of 3,628 Type Ia supernovae observations from the Zwicky Transient Facility. This unprecedented dataset could reshape our understanding of the universe's expansion and provide new insights into dark energy.

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Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.

00:00 - Welcome back to Astronomy Daily

01:05 - SpaceX Crew 10 mission preparations

07:30 - Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket tests

12:15 - NASA's NEO Surveyor mission

18:00 - PUNCH mission overview

22:30 - China's AI-driven deep space exploration

27:00 - Supernovae data release and implications

32:00 - Conclusion and upcoming content

✍️ Episode References

SpaceX Crew 10 Mission

[SpaceX](https://www.nasa.gov/neo-surveyor)

PUNCH Mission Details

[NASA PUNCH](https://www.nasa.gov/punch)

Zwicky Transient Facility Supernova Data

[ZTF](http://www.astronomydaily.io)

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SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 23

The Astronomy, Space and Science News Podcast

Snowball Earth Evidence, Blue Origin's Parachute Failure, and the Moon Illusion Explained

In this episode of SpaceTime, we dive into groundbreaking geological research that provides compelling evidence for the Snowball Earth hypothesis, suggesting that glaciers may have covered the planet from pole to pole hundreds of millions of years ago. This research reveals insights into Earth's climatic history and the emergence of multicellular life following this extreme glaciation event.

Blue Origin's Lunar Gravity Mission

We also discuss the recent Blue Origin mission, where the New Shepard spacecraft experienced a parachute failure during a lunar gravity simulation flight. Despite the malfunction, mission managers confirm that the capsule was designed to land safely with two parachutes, and investigations are underway to understand the issue.

The Moon Illusion: Why Does It Appear Larger on the Horizon?

Additionally, we explore the fascinating phenomenon known as the Moon illusion, which causes the Moon to appear larger when it is near the horizon compared to when it is high in the sky. We delve into the psychological and perceptual factors that contribute to this optical illusion, despite the Moon's actual size remaining constant.

00:00 Space Time Series 28 Episode 23 for broadcast on 21 February 2025

00:49 Evidence supporting the Snowball Earth hypothesis

06:30 Implications for Earth's climatic history

12:15 Blue Origin's lunar gravity mission details

18:00 Analysis of parachute failure during descent

22:45 The Moon illusion and its psychological explanations

27:00 Understanding optical illusions in astronomy

30:15 The self-domestication of wolves and its implications

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✍️ Episode References

NASA

https://www.nasa.gov

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

https://www.pnas.org

New England Journal of Medicine

https://www.nejm.org

Royal Society B

https://royalsocietypublishing.org/journal/rspb

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