SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

In this episode of SpaceTime, new research suggests Venus may have formed continents in a manner similar to early Earth, the BepiColombo spacecraft faces propulsion issues, and Sentinel-2C joins the Copernicus family in orbit. Join us for these fascinating updates and more!  00:00:00 - This is SpaceTime series 27, episode 109, for broadcast on 9 September 2024  00:00:45 - New study suggests Venus'...

In this episode of SpaceTime, NASA's DaRT mission permanently alters an asteroid's orbit, construction progresses on the Lunar Gateway Space Station, and Blue Origin's 8th Space tourism mission is a success. Join us for these fascinating updates and more! 00:00:00 - This is SpaceTime series 27, episode 108, for broadcast on 6 September 2024 Carl Battams - NASA's DaRT mission changes the orbit and...

In this episode of SpaceTime, new discoveries reveal the universe's first galaxies weren't as massive as previously thought, but their central black holes made them appear larger. NASA's Europa Clipper mission moves closer to launch readiness, and SpaceX halts Falcon 9 launches following a dramatic landing failure. Join us for these fascinating updates and more! 00:00:00 - This is SpaceTime series...

In this episode of SpaceTime, the launch of the new Dream Chaser orbital Space plane is delayed until next year, NASA discovers a long-sought-after global electric field on Earth, and the latest Australian lunar rover is unveiled. Join us for these fascinating updates and more! 00:00:00 - Sierra Space have confirmed that their new Dream chaser orbital space plane won't fly 00:08:07 - Scientists ha...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into the discovery of the heaviest antimatter hyper nucleus ever created, witness a spectacular rocket engine explosion at the United Kingdom's new spaceport, and explore why food tastes bad in SpaceTime. Join us for these fascinating updates and more! 00:00:00 - This is spacetime series 27, episode 105 for broadcast on 30 August 2024 00:00:26 - Scientists at...

In this episode of SpaceTime, the mystery of the famous "Wow!" signal may finally be solved, the European Space Agency's Cluster mission is set to end in a fiery re-entry over the South Pacific, and Earth gets hit by another powerful solar storm. Join us for these fascinating updates and more! 00:00:00 - This is SpaceTime series 27, episode 104, for broadcast on the 28 August 2024 00:00:45 - New s...

In this episode of SpaceTime, NASA decides to return the stranded Starliner crew to Earth aboard SpaceX's Dragon, a new study tracks down the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs, the JUICE spacecraft completes the first-ever joint lunar-Earth gravity assist flyby, and three more Australian satellites are sent into orbit. Join us for these fascinating updates and more! 00:00:00 - This is SpaceTime s...

In this episode of SpaceTime , we bid farewell to NASA's NEOWISE Space Telescope, explore the complexities of lunar timekeeping, and celebrate the successful drop tests of Europe's Space Rider spacecraft. Join us for these fascinating updates and more! 00:00:00 - This is spacetime series 27, episode 102, for broadcast on 23 August 2024 00:00:44 - NASA's infrared space telescope has relayed its fin...

In this episode of SpaceTime , we explore the discovery of vast oceans of liquid water beneath Mars' surface, uncover new insights into galaxy growth in dense environments, and celebrate the arrival of three Australian satellites aboard the International Space Station. Join us for these fascinating updates and more! 00:00:00 - This is SpaceTime series 27, episode 101 for broadcast on the 21st of A...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover the origins of Stonehenge's altar stone, delve into NASA's Mars Perseverance rover's ambitious climb up Jezero crater's rim, and anticipate tomorrow's blue super moon. Join us for these fascinating updates and more! 00:00:00 - This is spacetime series 27, episode 100, for broadcast on 19 August 2024 00:00:46 - New research has revealed Stonehenge's monument...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into the latest findings that are reshaping our understanding of how Earth's continents formed, a major breakthrough in subatomic particle measurements, and a new SpaceTime telescope set to study the cosmic dawn and the ultimate fate of our universe. Join us for these fascinating updates and more!   00:00:00 - This is spacetime series 27, episode 99 for broad...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore the possibility of a hidden ocean on Uranus's moon Ariel. Discover the Webb Space Telescope's new insights into star formation and delve into the mysteries of neutron star mergers. Join us for these fascinating updates and more! 00:00:00 - This is spacetime series 27 episode 98 for broadcast on the 14 August 2024 00:00:43 - Growing speculation that Uranuss...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into the latest revelations about the origins of our solar system , uncovered through the analysis of asteroid samples from NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission. We also discuss the ongoing challenges faced by Boeing's Starliner crew , who might be stranded on the International Space Station until next year, and the bustling activity aboard the orbiting outpost with all...

In this episode, we explore new revelations about near-Earth asteroids and their evolution over time. We also dive into the ongoing enigma of the sun's superheated corona, and the Kremlin's latest plans for a new Russian orbital SpaceTime station plus Skywatch highlights for August...what you can see in the night sky this month.. Join us for these intriguing updates and more! - 00:00:00 - This is...

In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore the possibility of Mercury harbouring a thick layer of solid diamond deep below its ancient surface. We also delve into new details about the brightest gamma ray burst of all time and discuss the recent surge in auroral activity as the sun approaches solar maximum. Join us for these fascinating updates and more! For more SpaceTime visit our website at www.s...

In today's episode of SpaceTime, we explore NASA's Mars Perseverance rover's discovery of what could be the first potential signs of ancient life on Mars. We also discuss the recording of Earth's hottest day ever and SpaceX's plans to base a Starship recovery team in Australian waters. Join us for these fascinating updates and more! 00:00:00 " This is spacetime series 27, episode 94 for broadcast...

In today's episode of SpaceTime, we delve into NASA's decision to axe the $50 million Viper Lunar rover project due to rising costs and delays. We also explore the discovery of another intermediate black hole near the centre of the Milky Way and discuss NASA's special message for the Jovian ice moon Europa. Join us for these fascinating updates and more! For more SpaceTime visit our website at www...

In today’s episode of SpaceTime, Stuart Gary delves into the latest climate predictions as Earth moves into a La Niña watch, signalling potential wet weather and flooding for eastern Australia. We also explore the initial signs of the sun's next solar cycle, detected through sound waves deep within the star, and the intriguing experiment of sending human muscle cells into SpaceTime to study their...

Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 91, where we delve into the latest cosmic events and advancements in space exploration.- Starliner's Stranded Crew: There's still no return date for Boeing's trouble-plagued Starliner spacecraft, which remains docked at the International Space Station. Helium leaks and faulty thrusters have turned what was meant to be an eight-day mission into a seven-week m...

Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 90, where we delve into the latest cosmic events and advancements in space exploration. **Discovery of an Intermediate Mass Black Hole**: Astronomers have detected what they believe is a rare intermediate mass black hole buried deep inside the Omega Centauri globular star cluster. This discovery, based on two decades of Hubble Space Telescope observations, p...

Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 89, where we explore the latest cosmic events and advancements in space exploration. - Titan's Tiny Waves: Astronomers have determined that the seas of Saturn's largest moon, Titan, exhibit very tiny waves, only a few millimetres high. The findings, based on data from the Cassini spacecraft, reveal tidal currents and provide fresh insights into Titan's liqui...

Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 88, where we delve into the latest cosmic events and advancements in space exploration. - ** Climate Change and Earth's Rotation **: Discover how human activity is altering the planet's rotation. New studies reveal that melting ice masses in Greenland and Antarctica are causing water to flow into the world's oceans, shifting mass towards the equator and affe...

Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 87, where we delve into the latest cosmic events and advancements in space exploration. **NASA's Parker Solar Probe**: NASA's Parker Solar Probe has just completed its 20th close approach to the Sun, setting a new record as the fastest man-made object ever built. Achieving perihelion at a distance of 7.26 million kilometres from the Sun's surface, the probe...

Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 86, where we explore the latest cosmic events and advancements in space exploration. First, new sophisticated computer models are giving scientists a glimpse inside neutron stars, revealing that these exotic objects might be made of nuclear pasta. Discover how atomic nuclei, protons, and neutrons deform into plates and strings under extreme conditions, provi...

Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 85, where we explore the latest cosmic events and advancements in space exploration. - First, a groundbreaking new study suggests that Mars may have always been a cold, icy world, incapable of supporting life as we know it. This research, published in Communications Earth and Environment, challenges the long-held belief that the Red Planet was once warm and...