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Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates

Join hosts Anna & Avery for daily Space & Astronomy news, insights, and discoveries.Give us 10 minutes and we"ll give you the Universe!For more visit, our website and sign up for the free daily newsletter and check out our continually updated newsfeed. www.astronomydaily.io.Follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, YouTube and TikTok ...just search for AstroDailyPod. Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast:

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18:34

Cosmic Giants: The Largest Black Hole Yet, Italy's...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/08/08

Discovery of the Largest Black Hole Ever Measured: Join us as we explore the astonishing discovery of a black hole with a mass of 36 billion suns, located 5 billion light years away in the Tomic Horseshoe system. This dormant giant challenges our understanding of black hole formation and its relationship with galaxy size, as researchers utilise gravitational lensing to measure its immense gravitational pull.- Italy's Bold Mars Mission: Exciting developments are on the horizon as the Italian Space

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17:47

Earth's Magnetic Field Breakthrough, Farewell to a...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/08/07

Earth's Magnetic Field Mystery Solved: Discover groundbreaking research from ETH Zurich and the Southern University of Science and Technology in China that sheds light on how Earth's protective magnetic field formed billions of years ago. This study challenges previous theories and reveals that a completely liquid core could generate a stable magnetic field, crucial for the development of life on our planet.- Farewell to NASA’s Barry Butch Wilmore: Join us as we honor NASA astronaut Barry Butch

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14:20

NASA's Lunar Reactor Race, Earth's Crater Mystery,...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/08/06

NASA's Lunar Nuclear Reactor Plans: Explore NASA's ambitious initiative to establish a nuclear reactor on the Moon, aimed at powering future lunar outposts. Interim chief Sean Duffy is pushing for a 100-kilowatt fission system to be launched by 2030, a critical step for the Artemis program. We discuss the strategic implications of this project amid growing competition from China.- Earth's Oldest Impact Crater Reassessed: Discover the surprising new findings regarding the Moralaga impact structure in

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14:45

UK Space Milestone, NASA’s Rock and Roll Challenge,...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/08/05

UK's First Orbital Launch License: Dive into the groundbreaking news as British company Skyrora secures the UK's first-ever launch license from the Civil Aviation Authority. We discuss the implications of this milestone, the challenges of available launch pads at Saxavoord spaceport, and how Skyrora's Skylark L rocket is paving the way for future space endeavors.- A Week of Launches: Join us for a recap of an action-packed week in rocket launches, featuring Rocket Lab's successful Electron rocket

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27:40

SpaceX's ISS Crew Launch, Bacteria in Microgravity,...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/08/04

SpaceX Crew 11 Launch: Join us as we celebrate the successful launch of SpaceX's Crew 11 mission, which transported a diverse international crew to the International Space Station. We discuss the significance of this mission, especially in light of the delays caused by Boeing's Starliner issues, and hear from astronaut Zena Cardman about her transcendent ride to orbit.- Exploring Microgravity Effects on Bacteria: Delve into a groundbreaking experiment aboard the ISS, where scientists are

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16:55

SpaceX's Lightning-Fast ISS Delivery, NASA-Roscosmos...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/08/02

SpaceX's Rapid ISS Crew Delivery: Join us as we celebrate SpaceX's remarkable achievement of delivering a new crew to the International Space Station in just 15 hours. We discuss the diverse backgrounds of the astronauts onboard and the significance of their swift journey from launch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to docking above the South Pacific.- Diplomatic Developments in Space: Explore the recent high-level meetings between NASA and Roscosmos, marking a significant step in U.S.-Russia space

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22:04

Weather Woes for SpaceX, JWST's Stunning Black Hole...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/08/01

SpaceX Crew 11 Launch Scrub: Join us as we discuss the recent launch scrub of SpaceX's Crew 11 mission due to unexpected cumulus clouds over Cape Canaveral. We break down the safety protocols that led to this decision and look ahead to the rescheduled launch attempts, which will see an international crew aboard the Crew Dragon Endeavour on its sixth flight.- James Webb Space Telescope Discoveries: Prepare for a cosmic revelation as we explore the James Webb Space Telescope's recent findings of

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14:01

Earth's New Eyes with NISAR, Crew 11's Launch to the...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/07/31

NISAR Satellite Launch: Join us as we celebrate the successful launch of NISAR, the groundbreaking Earth-observing satellite developed through a historic partnership between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organization. Discover how this innovative technology will provide a dynamic 3D view of our planet, tracking changes in land and ice surfaces with unprecedented precision, and revolutionizing disaster response and infrastructure monitoring.- SpaceX Crew 11 Mission: Excitement builds as SpaceX

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14:06

Gilmour Space's Historic Launch Attempt, NASA's...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/07/30

Australia's Historic Rocket Launch: Join us as we dive into the details of Gilmour Space's ambitious attempt at Australia's first orbital launch in over 50 years. Although the Eris rocket faced challenges shortly after liftoff, the team's optimism shines through as they gather valuable data for future flights, marking a significant milestone for the Australian space industry.- NASA's Lunar Mission Contracts: Discover NASA's groundbreaking collaboration with Firefly Aerospace, which will utilize

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18:05

Uranus's Peculiar Moons, Cosmic Bubbles, and...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/07/29

Uranus and Its Peculiar Moons: Dive into the strange world of Uranus, the planet that spins on its side and has a magnetic field unlike any other. Join us as we explore the latest research by astronomer Christian Soto, revealing unexpected findings about Uranus's moons, Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon. Discover how micrometeorites might be affecting their appearances and what this means for our understanding of the planet's magnetosphere.- The Local Hot Bubble: Zoom out to the cosmic

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25:18

Martian Frost, Black Hole Havoc, and the Next...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/07/28

Martian Ice and Frosts: Explore the fascinating world of Martian ice and frost as we delve into how these elements could indicate the presence of liquid brines on the Red Planet. Discover the implications of Dr. Vincent Cheverrier's recent study, which utilizes data from the Viking 2 lander to reveal how seasonal frost melting could create transient brines, potentially supporting life in localized microenvironments.- A Richie Black Hole's Disruption: Join us as we examine a rogue intermediate mass

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15:43

Lunar Ambitions, Betelgeuse's Possible Partner...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/07/26

Italy's Lunar Ambitions: Explore Italy's groundbreaking plans to construct the first residential module for astronauts on the Moon, known as the Multi Purpose Habitat (MPH). This ambitious project aims to support sustained human presence and scientific research in the harsh lunar environment, with a launch scheduled for 2033 as part of NASA's Artemis program. Discover how Italy is positioning itself as a key player in the new space race.- The Mystery of Betelgeuse: Delve into the tentative discovery

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17:02

Alien Intelligence Readiness, New Exoplanets Around L...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/07/25

Preparing for First Contact: Dive into the intriguing discussion on humanity's readiness for potential contact with extraterrestrial intelligence. A new research paper from the University of St. Andrews outlines how NASA and the global scientific community should gear up for a future where we might detect technological signatures from alien civilizations. Explore the proposed strategies for addressing misinformation, cultural interpretations, and the psychological impacts of such a monumental

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13:52

Asteroid Close Calls, Lunar Missions Debate, and the...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/07/24

Asteroid 2025 OW's Close Encounter: Unpack the details of asteroid 2025 OW, a plane-sized space rock making headlines as it approaches Earth. While NASA assures us that this encounter is routine, we delve into the specifics of its size, speed, and trajectory, and what this means for our planet. Learn about the upcoming visibility of asteroid Apophis in 2029, which promises a thrilling viewing opportunity for skywatchers.- The Moon: Human vs. Robotic Exploration: Engage in the ongoing debate about

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16:12

SpaceX Scrubs, Europa's Icy Mysteries, and the...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/07/23

Unexpected Launch Delay: Discover the surprising reasons behind the recent scrub of SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base. We explore how a regional power outage affected air traffic control communications, leading to a decision that paused NASA's solar wind mission, tracers. Learn about the swift recovery as SpaceX successfully launched from Cape Canaveral just hours later.- Dynamic Europa Revealed: Dive into the latest findings from the James Webb Space Telescope regarding

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15:06

Betelgeuse's Hidden Ally, Juno's Camera Comeback, and...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/07/22

Unveiling Betelgeuse's Companion: Join us as we unravel the centuries-old mystery of Betelgeuse, the famous red supergiant star. Recent discoveries reveal its hidden stellar companion, providing new insights into the star's variable brightness and the enigma of its six-year dimming cycle. We discuss how advanced imaging techniques were employed to detect this companion star, believed to be a hot blue-white star, and what this means for our understanding of red supergiants.- Juno's Ingenious Camera

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17:02

Astronauts' Vision Crisis, South Korea's Lunar Leap,...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/07/21

Unexpected Vision Changes in Space: Explore the startling phenomenon affecting approximately 70% of astronauts on long-duration missions, known as Spaceflight Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS). This episode delves into how microgravity impacts vision, leading to permanent changes, and the ongoing research by NASA to develop countermeasures to protect astronauts' eyesight during future missions, including to Mars.- South Korea's Lunar Ambitions: Discover South Korea's ambitious plans to

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13:48

Making Water on the Moon, The Hubble Bubble...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/07/19

Revolutionising Lunar Exploration: Discover the groundbreaking research from a team of Chinese scientists who are developing innovative technology to produce water, oxygen, and fuel directly from lunar soil. This game-changing approach could significantly reduce the costs of transporting resources from Earth, making sustainable lunar habitats a reality. With the potential to utilise the Moon's own resources, this closed-loop system could transform our future in space.- The Hubble Bubble

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12:01

Mars Mission M-MATISSE, Solar Secrets with SNIFS, and...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/07/18

Exciting Mars Mission Proposal: Discover the ambitious M Metis mission, which aims to be the first dedicated to studying Mars's space weather. Set to compete for a spot as a European Space Agency medium mission, this initiative will deploy two robotic orbiters, Henri and Marguerite, to investigate the Martian atmosphere and its interactions with solar winds. Dr. Beatrice Sanchez Cano from the University of Leicester highlights the mission's importance for future human exploration and the safety of

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15:36

Starship's Next Flight, Pulsar Secrets Unlocked, and...

Astronomy Daily: Space News Updates ·

2025/07/17

Exciting Developments for SpaceX's Starship: Join us as we delve into the upcoming 10th test flight of SpaceX's Starship, anticipated to launch in just three weeks. Discover the challenges faced in previous flights and the innovative strategies being employed to ensure the success of this monumental rocket, designed for full and rapid reusability. With a goal of 25 launches this year, the race is on for SpaceX to push the boundaries of space exploration.- Unveiling Secrets of a Neutron Star: Explore

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