Stuart Gary

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

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Join host Stuart Gary for weekly explorations into Astronomy, Space, and Science News, featuring insights from 19 years on Australian Public Radio and industry experts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support .

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Stuart Gary

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Latest episode

Oct 16, 2026

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S26E66: Ancient galaxy dies suddenly // Inmarsat denies cyber-attack // Meteorite rocks Queensland // June Skywatch 02.06.2023

SpaceTime S26E66 - The James Webb Telescope has discovered an ancient galaxy, called GS-9209, which suddenly and mysteriously died – halting all star formation. Inmarsat has denied suggestions that two recent outages of its I-4 F1 satellite was due to a denial of service cyber-attack by an unfriendly foreign power. - Queenslanders are on the hunt searching for meteorite fragments from a meteor whi...

S26E65: Polar Cyclone - on Uranus // Lightning’s role in the creation of life // SpaceX’s latest space tourism flight 31.05.2023

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 65 *A Polar Cyclone found on Uranus Astronomers have discovered what appears to be a polar cyclone on Uranus. *Lightning’s role in the creation of life A new study warns that lightning's role in making nitrogen available for life on Earth may have been relatively short-lived. *SpaceX’s latest space tourism flight to the International Space Station SpaceX has launched an...

S26E64: Blue Origin's Lunar Lander // Black Holes near Earth // Ancient Martian Ocean 29.05.2023

In this episode of SpaceTime with Stuart Gary: Blue Origin selected to build NASA's next lunar lander: NASA has chosen Blue Origin to develop the Blue Moon lander concept, which will transport crews and supplies between lunar orbit and the Moon's surface. This partnership aims to support NASA's Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon. Searching for black holes near Earth: Astronom...

Astronomers Discover Earth-size Exoplanet with Potential Volcanoes - and more Space News 26.05.2023

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 63 with Stuart Gary: - Astronomers have discovered an Earth-size exoplanet that may be carpeted with volcanoes. - New computer simulations have shown how massive streams of primordial gas in the very early universe could have created supermassive black holes without needing to first form stars. - The European Space Agency has successfully freed a crucial radar antenna t...

Saturn's 62 new moons // Wild Martian river // Finding black holes 24.05.2023

In this episode of SpaceTime with Stuart Gary, you'll learn about the amazing discovery of 62 new moons around Saturn, the evidence of a wild river on ancient Mars, and the new technique to find black holes in the sky. You'll also get the latest science news, including the link between bone fractures and mortality, the genetic modification of bananas to prevent extinction, and the impressive achie...

S26E61: New way to measure the expansion of the universe // Earth’s abrupt glacial transitions // Money axed from spaceport investment 22.05.2023

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 61 *A new way to measure the expansion of the universe Astronomers have developed a new way to determine the Hubble constant – a key measurement of the universe’s rate of expansion. *Understanding Earth’s abrupt glacial transitions A new study has supported the long hypothesized Milankovitch cycles which are thought to control major swings in planet Earth’s climate. *Mo...

Simulating Black Hole Jets // NASA's Storm Chaser Satellites // Virgin Galactic's Space Flights Resumed 19.05.2023

S26E60: In this episode of SpaceTime with Stuart Gary, we explore the fascinating world of astrophysics and space exploration. Astronomers have used powerful supercomputer simulations to accurately recreate the mesmerizing jets emanating from supermassive black holes. Additionally, Rocket Lab successfully launched NASA's new storm-chasing satellites, while Virgin Galactic announces the resumption...

Exploring Uranus' Mysterious Moons // Satellite Navigation Secrets // Early Hiccups for JUICE spacecraft 17.05.2023

SpaceTime S26E59 Uranus' mysterious moons may contain oceans under their icy crusts, according to new computer modelling based on re-analyzed data from NASA's Voyager spacecraft. The magic key to satellite navigation systems is precise three-dimensional positioning, which has revolutionized how humans navigate. The European Space Agency's JUICE spacecraft experienced early problems as a key radar...

Moon Secrets // Removing Space Junk // Lunar Research Station Update 15.05.2023

S26E58: *The Moon reveals its deepest secrets A new study has provided the most detailed view yet of the internal structure of the Moon. *Removing space junk from orbit Right now, there are over 200 million of bits of space junk orbiting the Earth, ranging in size from giant spent rocket stages and disused satellites, down to nuts, bolts, paint flakes, and tiny bits of shrapnel from exploded space...

Breaking the Laws of Physics: The Mystery of Pulsar M82X2 & Other Space News 12.05.2023

In this episode of Space Time, Stuart Gary discusses a mysterious neutron star named M82X2 that appears to be breaking the laws of physics by radiating energy that is 100 times brighter than it should be based on the Eddington limit. He also talks about lightning bolts creating a never-before-seen mineral and highlights a new hypothesis on how Saturn got its rings. [00:00:46] Ultra-luminous pulsar...

Superflare Captured on Nearby Star & ESA Plans Nuclear Rocket for Deep Space Exploration 10.05.2023

S26E56 - In this episode of SpaceTime, we cover a range of space and science news. Astronomers have captured a super flare erupting from a nearby star using a combination of space and ground-based observations. The European Space Agency has announced its plans to develop a nuclear-powered rocket for deep space exploration, following in the footsteps of NASA. With air pollution being a serious prob...

S26E55: Water on Mars // the Milky Way's Shape // NASA's Europa Clipper: Latest Space and Astronomy News 08.05.2023

In this episode, we discuss some of the latest developments in space and astronomy news. China's Zhurong rover has reportedly found evidence of liquid water on dune surfaces at low latitudes on Mars, challenging our understanding of the Red Planet's climate history. Meanwhile, a new study by Chinese scientists suggests that astronomers may have gotten the shape of the Milky Way all wrong. NASA is...

S26E54: Ultralight Axions // Integral Spacecraft fixes // Rocket Lab's HASTE // May Skywatch 05.05.2023

*A new study proposes that ultralight particles called Axions, which act in waves, could solve the mystery of dark matter. *The European Space Agency's Integral Spacecraft is now safe thanks to a series of fixes by mission managers. *Rocket Lab has created a modified version of its Electron orbital launch vehicle called the HASTE for suborbital hypersonic test flights. *In the May edition of Skywa...

S26E53: Astro News: Scary Barbie // Weird Asteroid // Dead Satellite 03.05.2023

Welcome to this episode of SpaceTime, where we bring you some fascinating stories from the world of astronomy and space science. First up, astronomers have made an incredible discovery using an Artificial Intelligence program. They have found a supermassive black hole that is ripping apart a giant star in what is being called the brightest, most energetic, and longest-lasting stellar murder ever s...

S26E52: Exploring the Universe: From Quasars to Exoplanets and Lunar Missions 01.05.2023

*Solving the 60-year-old mystery of quasars Astronomers believe they’ve finally solved the mystery of quasars – the most powerful objects in the Universe. *Discovery of an embryonic exoplanet in a distant star system Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet forming in the protoplanetary disk around a distant newly formed star. *Japan fails in its attempt to land on the Moon Japanese start-up ispac...

S26E51: Deep Space Mysteries and Earthly Explosions: Latest Astronomy and Space News 28.04.2023

In this episode, we explore some of the latest developments in astronomy and space news: Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) from deep space continue to mystify astronomers with their sudden bursts of energy. Last year's Tongan volcanic explosion was confirmed to be the largest natural explosion on Earth in over a century. China has launched a new constellation of spy satellites for Earth observation purpose...

S26E50: Ingenuity Half Century // Curiosity Software Update // Biggest Brown Dwarf 26.04.2023

*Ingenuity reaches half a century *Curiosity gets a major software update *Biggest ever Brown Dwarf discovered *The Science Report *Alex on Tech Elon Musk to develop a new better AI. Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ If you love this podcast, pleas...

S26E49: Starship Launch // JUICE Mission Update // Russia to Stay 24.04.2023

*First starship launch ends in massive explosion *Europe’s JUICE mission bound for Jupiter *Russia backs down on space station threat *The Science Report *Skeptics guide to Ivermectin This week’s guests includes: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from iTWire.com Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics Jonathan Nally the editor of Australian Sky and Telescope Magazine Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app...

S26E48: Ancient White Dwarf Hosts a Planetary Graveyard // Einstein Was Right – Again // Russia's New Weapon 21.04.2023

*Ancient White Dwarf hosts a planetary graveyard *New study shows that Einstein was right – again *Russia’s new weapon *The Science Report *Skeptics guide to Lincoln’s ghost Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ If you love this podcast, please get som...

S26E47: Galactic Monster // The Neutrino Mass // New Look at Uranus | SpaceTime | Astronomy News 19.04.2023

*Invisible monster on the loose in intergalactic space *Understanding the mystery of the neutrino mass *A fascinating new look at Uranus *The Science Report *Alex on Tech For more SpaceTime visit us online at www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show links:...

S26E46: Australia's Total Solar Eclipse // Snowball Earth // Binary Brown Dwarf System & Other Astronomy News 17.04.2023

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 46 *This week’s Australian Total Solar Eclipse Sky watchers from around the world are making their way to the outback Western Australian township of Ningaloo on north west cape for one of the most spectacular events on the astronomical calendar – a total eclipse of the Sun. *Snowball Earth might have been slush ball At least five ice ages have befallen Earth, including...

S26E45: Starship Readied for First Flight // Black Widow Pulsar // Earth’s Inner Core // SpaceTime Astronomy News 14.04.2023

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 45 *Starship readied for first flight SpaceX has commenced final assembly of their new Starship rocket in preparation for its maiden orbital test flight which could happen as soon as this week. *The black widow pulsar consumes its sibling A rapidly rotating neutron star has set a new mass record after consuming part of its binary stellar companion. *Claims Earth’s inner...

S26E44: The Flattest Explosion Ever Seen in Space // Plate Techtonics // Space Rider | SpaceTime Astronomy News 12.04.2023

*Scientists observe flattest explosion ever seen in space Astronomers have just witnessed what they’re calling the flattest explosion ever seen in space. *Was plate tectonics occurring when life first formed on Earth? A new study claims plate tectonics was already active on the Earth 4.2 billion years ago – at a time when the first life is believed to have started forming. *Europe’s space rider sp...

S26E43: The Brightest Gamma Ray Burst in History: Astronomers' Astonishing Discovery! & Other Astronomy News | SpaceTime 10.04.2023

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 43 *The brightest gamma ray burst ever seen Astronomers around the world have been stunned by the brightest gamma ray burst ever seen. *Comprehensive map of all 85,000 volcanoes on Venus A new study has mapped no less than 85 thousand volcanoes on Venus. *Perseverance begins its next science campaign on Mars NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has commenced its new science c...

S26E42: RNA Nucleobases Found in Space Rocks // Asteroids // Oumuamu | SpaceTime Astronomy News 07.04.2023

*RNA nucleobases found in space rocks Scientists studying samples of the asteroid Ryugu brought back to Earth by Japan’s Hayabusa 2 mission have discovered it contains uracil – one of the four nucleobases that make up RNA . *Discovery of an asteroid orbiting the Sun inside of Venus Astronomers say the discovery of an asteroid orbiting the Sun inside the orbit of Venus could be the first of a popul...

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