Kalam Astro

31:47

The Roman Telescope, Ancient Stargazers & The Great...

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/13

Welcome to another episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for the latest in space exploration and astronomy!We open today's episode with a deep dive into one of the most anticipated astronomical instruments of our generation — the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. While the legendary Hubble and the extraordinary James Webb Space Telescope have each transformed our understanding of the cosmos in their own remarkable ways, the Roman Space Telescope is being built to do something neither of

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32:50

Pluto's Planet Debate, The Fastest Star & Japan's...

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/13

Welcome to another episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for the latest in space exploration and astronomy!We open today's episode with a question that has sparked more passionate debate than almost anything else in modern astronomy — why do we care so much that Pluto isn't a planet? Ever since the International Astronomical Union controversially stripped Pluto of its planetary status back in 2006, the public outcry has never truly died down. We explore the deep emotional and scientific

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30:14

Swift Telescope's Fate, A 'Mega-Earth' Discovery &...

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/13

Welcome to another episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for the latest in space exploration and astronomy!We open today's episode with a bittersweet moment in the world of space science — a private mission to save NASA's Swift Space Telescope has unfortunately failed. Swift has spent over two decades faithfully scanning the sky for gamma-ray bursts and other high-energy cosmic phenomena, becoming one of NASA's most productive and beloved observatories. We reflect on the telescope's

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32:02

Imaging the Planets, The Moon Race & NASA Welcomes India

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/13

Welcome to another episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for the latest in space exploration and astronomy!We start today's episode with something for the passionate stargazers and astrophotography enthusiasts among us — how to image the planets using a telescope and camera. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned observer looking to sharpen your skills, we walk through the essential equipment, techniques, and settings you need to capture stunning planetary images right from

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35:46

Pluto's Collapsing Atmosphere, Voyager 2's Survival &...

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/13

Welcome to another episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for the latest in space exploration and astronomy!We open today's episode with a striking phenomenon unfolding at the very edge of our solar system — Pluto's atmosphere is collapsing. As the dwarf planet continues its long journey away from the Sun, temperatures are plummeting and its thin nitrogen atmosphere is literally freezing and falling back onto the surface. We explore what this dramatic seasonal transformation reveals about

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29:15

Toxic Mars Dust, Aliens Running Out of Hiding Spots &...

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/13

Welcome to another episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for the latest in space exploration and astronomy!We kick off today's episode with a challenge that will define the future of human spaceflight — Mars dust is toxic, and it represents one of the most serious threats facing any astronaut who sets foot on the Red Planet. Laced with harmful perchlorates and fine enough to infiltrate nearly everything, Martian dust is far more dangerous than it looks. We explore the science behind its

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31:39

Black Holes, The Dinosaur Firestorm & UAE Galaxy...

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/13

Welcome to another episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for the latest in space exploration and astronomy!We open today's episode with one of the universe's greatest unsolved puzzles — how do supermassive black holes actually grow? Thanks to the power of Artificial Intelligence, scientists have now identified 7 extraordinary quasars — cosmic giants so massive and powerful that they warp the very fabric of spacetime around them. These remarkable discoveries could hold the key to finally

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34:56

Roman Telescope Fueled, The Milky Way's Big Flip &...

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/13

Welcome to another episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for the latest in space exploration and astronomy!We kick off today's episode with a major milestone in space history — NASA has successfully fuelled its next-generation Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, bringing it one giant step closer to its highly anticipated August launch. The Roman Space Telescope is set to revolutionise our view of the universe with a field of view 100 times wider than the Hubble Space Telescope, and the

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37:14

Curiosity's Cracked Wheel, The 'Red Potato' Galaxy &...

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/13

Welcome to another episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for the latest in space exploration and astronomy!We start today's episode with a moment of real concern from the surface of the Red Planet — NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has been spotted carefully inspecting one of its cracked wheels. After years of traversing the rugged, unforgiving terrain of Mars, the wear and tear on Curiosity's wheels has been a challenge engineers have been monitoring closely. We take a look at what this

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34:24

Rovers, Black Holes & the Battle for Our Night Sky

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/05

Welcome back to Kalam Astro — your favorite space show bringing you the very latest from across the cosmos, right here on Pulse 95! 🌌We open today's episode with a fascinating update from the surface of the Red Planet — NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has been spotted inspecting one of its own cracked wheels! After years of navigating the rugged and unforgiving Martian terrain, Curiosity continues to soldier on, and this close-up self-inspection is both a remarkable image and a reminder of

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34:24

Beyond Our Solar System: Moons, Missions & the Hunt...

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/05

Welcome back to Kalam Astro — your ultimate destination for space news, discoveries, and everything in between, right here on Pulse 95! 🌌We open today's episode with what could be one of the most breathtaking discoveries in the history of astronomy — astronomers may have just detected the very first moon ever found outside our solar system! Known as an exomoon, this extraordinary find raises incredible questions about what lies beyond our cosmic neighbourhood — and whether it's something

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34:06

Reusable Rockets, Dark Matter & Secrets from the Stars

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/05

Welcome back to Kalam Astro — your favorite space show exploring the wonders of the universe, right here on Pulse 95! 🌌We open today's episode with an exciting milestone from the Land of the Rising Sun — Japan has successfully launched and landed a brand-new reusable rocket into space! With this impressive achievement, Japan joins the growing list of nations pioneering reusable rocket technology, reshaping the future of affordable and sustainable space travel. 🚀In our Discussion segment,

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35:40

UAE's Space Ambitions & the Dangers of the Final...

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/05

Welcome back to Kalam Astro — your go-to space show bringing the universe closer to you, one story at a time! 🌌We kick off today's episode on a proud note — the UAE's commercial space sector is gearing up for rapid and exciting growth! We explore what this means for the region, the opportunities ahead, and why the Emirates is fast becoming a major player on the global space stage. 🇦🇪In our News segment, we shine a light on a growing concern in low Earth orbit — every single SpaceX

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34:51

New Frontiers: Rockets, Satellites & the Search for Life

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/05

Welcome back to Kalam Astro — your favorite space show bringing you the latest from the universe! 🌌We open today's episode with a truly historic moment — China has successfully landed a rocket during an orbital launch for the very first time ever! A groundbreaking achievement that marks a new chapter in the global space race, and we're here to break it all down for you.In our News segment, we shift our focus to SpaceX and their jaw-dropping ambition — the company is now pushing to launch a

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31:24

From Mars to the Edge of the Solar System

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/05

Welcome to another exciting episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for all things space and exploration! 🌌In today's episode, we kick things off by welcoming our listeners and diving straight into some incredible space news. First up, we talk about NASA officially beginning to fund hardware for the highly anticipated 'Skyfall' Mars helicopter mission — the next bold step in aerial exploration of the Red Planet.Then, in our Discovery segment, we travel to the very edge of our solar system

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37:03

Saving Swift Telescope, Webb Sees Solar System's...

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/04

On this episode of Kalam Astro, we're covering a dramatic telescope rescue mission, a haunting glimpse into our solar system's distant future, a growing threat to the science of astronomy itself, and an exciting milestone that hits very close to home right here in the UAE.We open with a story of high-stakes space engineering — NASA has successfully launched a rescue mission to save the Swift Space Telescope, a veteran observatory that has spent decades studying gamma-ray bursts and

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21:09

MAVEN's Legacy, Life From Asteroids, Webb's Roasted...

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/04

On this episode of Kalam Astro, we celebrate a remarkable chapter in Mars exploration, dig into the origins of life itself, marvel at a scorched world discovered by humanity's most powerful telescope, and dare to reimagine our own planet with one of the solar system's most iconic features.We begin with a tribute to one of NASA's most accomplished missions — the MAVEN orbiter, which has now been officially retired after years of invaluable service studying the Martian atmosphere. Scientists

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21:51

Artemis 2 Laser Comms, Exoplanets Near Black Holes,...

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/04

On this episode of Kalam Astro, we're covering one of the most historic moments in recent space exploration, a stunning planetary discovery, a robot straight out of science fiction, and a major comeback story from Japan's space program.We open with a story that feels almost magical — how laser technology kept NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts connected to the world during their epic journey around the Moon. We explore the cutting-edge optical communications system that made it possible to beam

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20:15

Earth the Size of Jupiter, Golden Saturn Rings, Rogue...

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/04

On this episode of Kalam Astro, we're stretching the imagination, bending the rules of physics, and asking some of the biggest questions in modern space science — from planetary what-ifs to the future of the space around our own planet.We kick things off with one of the most mind-bending thought experiments in astronomy — what would actually happen if Planet Earth were the same size as Jupiter? How would gravity change? What would happen to life, to our oceans, to our atmosphere? We explore

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22:47

ISS Evacuation Alert, Milky Way's Black Hole Winds,...

Kalam Astro ·

2026/09/04

On this episode of Kalam Astro, we're covering a dramatic mix of breaking space news, groundbreaking scientific discoveries, and a special guide to what's lighting up the UAE night sky this June.We open with a tense situation aboard the International Space Station, where astronauts were put on standby for a possible emergency evacuation while crews worked to repair an air leak on board. We look at what that process involves, what it means for the safety of the crew, and just how prepared

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