Over the past week, listeners have witnessed major developments in humanity’s push toward Mars. NASA’s highly anticipated ESCAPADE mission, short for Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers, is slated for launch in early November from Cape Canaveral, marking the agency’s first direct science mission to Mars in five years. According to the University of California, Berkeley and NASA, this groundbreaking dual-satellite mission is designed to map Mars’s magnetic fields, upper atmosphere,

Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org From July 2025. Today's 2 topics: - When Asteroid hunters discover a new object it is given a score ranging from 0 which means it is likely to be a distant main belt asteroid up to 100 which means that it is likely to come near to us. Each newly discovered asteroid which receives a score of 65 or

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8dASH8Bg_M From  Oct 19, 2015. Doesn't it feel like the Universe is perfectly tuned for life? Actually, it's a horrible hostile place, delivering the bare minimum for human survival.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit

In this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast, we’ll watch two sets of shooting stars, spot some bright planets, point out a few late-autumn constellations, and put a spotlight on five fascinating stars.The post November Podcast: Five Fascinating Stars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

AUDIO: We have contact. We have initial contact – initial contact of the Soyuz capsule with the Expedition 1 crew to the International Space Station.A key milestone in the human exploration of space took place 25 years ago tomorrow. The first permanent crew took up residence in the International Space Station. And people have been living on the station ever since. They weren’t the first to actually visit the station. Several groups of astronauts and cosmonauts had spent time assembling

Grab your space swimsuit, Izzie and Dr Becky explore Mars' wet past. When did the red planet have water? Where did it go? And were there canals on Mars?Thank you to Joe McNeil from the Natural History Museum and Sian Prosser from the Royal Astronomical Society.If you like this topic, you might want to check out the NHM's new exhibitionSpace: Could life exist beyond Earth?Don't forget to join The Supermassive Club for ad-free listening, forum access, and behind the scenes from the team.The

Time for a Comet 3I ATLAS deep dive, a chat about Paul's recent visit to the Cerne Abbas Starparty and our new extended skyguide.   Produced by Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin

From October 15, 2025. The Universe is hard enough to figure out without one kind of object dressing up as another, but - just in time for Halloween - researchers have figured out that the Little Red Dot in the early Universe just might be massive black holes surrounded in a costume of glowing red gas. Also in this episode, Hyabusa2's amusingly tiny destination, a white dwarf star eating what may be an icy dwarf planet, and tales from the launch pad.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of

Like other buildings, observatory domes can outlive their usefulness. They may not be big enough for the latest telescopes. The light from encroaching cities can make it hard for them to see the heavens. Or time may just catch up to them. Many domes and related buildings have been torn down. Others have been converted into offices or libraries. And still others have been abandoned – left to the elements and the ravages of time. Several of these buildings are scattered around the country

In this episode, host Martin Willis interviews Dr. Irena Scott, who presents groundbreaking new UFO research that redefines Close Encounter (CE) investigations. The 1973 Pascagoula Abduction—often called the most credible and well-documented CE in history—is revealed to have deeper layers than ever known before. On October 11, 1973, shipyard workers Calvin Parker and Charles Hickson were fishing on the Pascagoula River when they reported being taken aboard a craft by strange humanoid beings—an event

A white dwarf star is the compact, dense remnant of a once-thriving solar system. Long after the original star has died and turned into a white dwarf, it can still interact with its solar system. We can even see white dwarfs eating up the rocky debris that once made up their solar system, and apparently making sense of all of this requires a detailed understanding of how convection works in these dead stellar remnants.

Today's guest:  Prof. Kenneth Rumstay, emeritus of Valdosta State Univeristy, talks with us today about the history of the Historical Astronomy Division. We'll learn not only about how it got started, but also about how HAD works for its members today.   H'ad astra historia is the official podcast for the Historical Astronomy Division of the American Astronomical Society. We're here to share stories from and about the people who study the stars, planets, and the cosmos. We'll be hearing from

In this Astrum episode, we’re venturing out beyond the edge of our solar system, to discover what else lives in our local neighbourhood. Do we live in an especially strange place in the cosmos?This compilation includes some content from the early days of the Astrum channel - keep watching to see Alex on camera!▀▀▀▀▀▀Astrum's newsletter has launched! Want to know what's happening in space? Sign up here: ⁠https://astrumspace.kit.com⁠A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these videos

SpaceX's Lunar Lander Revamp: SpaceX is reshaping its plans for the lunar lander in NASA's Artemis program, opting for a simplified mission architecture that promises to expedite astronaut landings on the Moon. This shift comes as the original timeline faces significant delays, with new flight tests of the Starship V3 architecture targeted for 2026.Coronal Mass Ejection and Life: Astronomers have observed a coronal mass ejection from a young, active star for the first time. This powerful stellar

The night sky is filled with monsters. And none are more fearsome than the Gorgons – three sisters who were so hideous that a single glance at them turned the observer to stone. One of them was beheaded by Perseus the hero. His constellation shows him holding the head, which is outlined by four stars – the Gorgons. In mythology, two of the sisters were immortal. But the third, Medusa, was not. Perseus managed to lop off her head with the help of the gods. They gave him an invisibility

Explore the Wonders of the Universe with KALAM ASTRO 🚀Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we gaze at November's full moon, explore hellish alien worlds, confront Earth's climate reality, and celebrate international space achievements!In This Episode:🌕 Beaver Moon Over UAE - November's spectacular full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, illuminates UAE skies on November 5th. Learn about the cultural significance of this lunar event and the best times to observe it.🔥 JWST Creates First

Explore the Wonders of the Universe with KALAM ASTRO 🚀Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we celebrate Halloween with a spooky solar surprise, meet a young space hero, and prepare for the biggest supermoon of the year!In This Episode:🎃 The Sun's Halloween Surprise - NASA captures a spine-tingling image of a glowing "face" on the Sun just in time for Halloween! Discover the science behind this eerie solar phenomenon and what creates these cosmic coincidences.🌟 12-Year-Old Asteroid

Explore the Wonders of the Universe with KALAM ASTRO 🚀Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we celebrate UAE's space milestone, debate radical climate solutions, and discover the latest findings from Mars and Saturn's mysterious moon!In This Episode:🇦🇪 25 Years Among the Stars - A special celebration! The UAE marks a quarter-century since the momentous launch of its first satellite. Reflect on this historic achievement and how it paved the way for the nation's ambitious space

Explore the Wonders of the Universe with KALAM ASTRO 🚀Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we hear from YOU about last week's meteor shower, uncover Earth's ancient secrets, and explore mind-bending "what if" scenarios!In This Episode:☄️ Your Orionids Stories - We recap last week's spectacular Orionids meteor shower over UAE skies! Hear from listeners who witnessed this celestial show and share their stargazing experiences.🌍 Ancient Earth Hidden Within - Groundbreaking discovery

Explore the Wonders of the Universe with KALAM ASTRO 🚀Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we gaze at meteor showers, tackle the universe's deepest mysteries, and discover that ice giants might not be what we thought!In This Episode:☄️ Orionids Light Up UAE Skies - The spectacular Orionids meteor shower peaks on Tuesday, October 21st! Get your guide to the best viewing times and locations across the UAE to witness this celestial phenomenon.🌌 The Ultimate Question: What's Beyond the