Kalam Astro

What does Jupiter sound like? What if Saturn had a soundtrack? On this very special edition of Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi takes you on the most extraordinary sensory journey in the show's history — because today, we don't just talk about space. We listen to it. NASA's space telescopes have been doing something remarkable: converting real, raw scientific data from the planets of our solar sys...

This week on Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi takes you on a thrilling tour of the cosmos — from a daring Japanese mission heading to the moons of Mars, to a call for YOUR help in one of astronomy's greatest hunts, to gemstones hiding in an alien sky, and a star so strange it could only be described as a cosmic zombie! First up — Japan is doing something no space agency has ever attempted before....

On this episode of Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi takes you on a journey through cosmic explosions, the mysteries buried in Martian rock, and the incredible technology that lets our robots explore planets millions of kilometres away — all on their own! We start on Mars, where NASA's Perseverance rover continues to roll through the ancient Jezero Crater, uncovering stunning new details about the...

This week on Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi brings you three extraordinary stories — including a UAE space mission that's truly out of this world! We kick off with one of the most ambitious missions the UAE has ever attempted: the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt. Launching in 2028, the UAE is building a spacecraft that will travel across the solar system and visit not one, not two — but SE...

On this episode of Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi brings you stories of human courage, cosmic fireworks, and one of the greatest planetary mysteries in our solar system. We open with a triumphant homecoming: four astronauts — Commander Jessica Meir, pilot Jack Hathaway, French ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Russian cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev — splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean off Califo...

As World Space Week continues, Kalam Astro host Alya Al-Nuaimi brings you more cosmic wonders to celebrate humanity's place in the universe! We open with a spectacular phenomenon captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope: planets smashing into each other in a distant solar system — a cosmic car crash on an unimaginable scale. These planetary collisions shaped our own solar system billions of y...

Kalam Astro is back with a special World Space Week edition! Host Alya Al-Nuaimi brings you three milestone stories that span 69 years of human space history — from the very first satellite to a moon that might harbor alien life today. We begin on October 4th, 1957 — the day humanity changed forever. The Soviet Union launched Sputnik, a small 84-kilogram metal sphere, becoming the first human-made...

Happy World Space Week! Kalam Astro host Alya Al-Nuaimi marks this global celebration of space science (October 4–10) with three jaw-dropping discoveries that remind us why we keep looking up! First up — Mars. NASA's Curiosity rover has done it again. Deep inside a Martian crater, it found compelling evidence of ancient hot water. Not just frozen ice — but signs of a warm, liquid water environment...

On this week's Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi blends cosmic wonder with a touch of pop culture magic — because yes, Pikachu is going to space! The European Space Agency (ESA) and Pokémon have teamed up, sending a Pikachu plush aboard to the International Space Station and adding a special Pikachu avatar to Pokémon GO. It's a fun reminder that space exploration belongs to everyone! But the real m...

This week on Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi brings you three spectacular stories from the cosmos — including a sky event UAE residents can enjoy from their own gardens! We start with a historic moment: NASA has switched on the instruments of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope for the very first time. Launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on August 30th, this 300-megapixel wonder is now...

On this episode of Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi dives into some of the most thrilling scientific puzzles of our time — including one that just might involve aliens! First, we explore an extraordinary partnership between NASA and IBM. With 17 years of data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) — including thousands of photographs, topographic maps, and geological surveys — the sheer volum...

This week on Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi serves up a feast of solar system secrets, space industry news from right here in the UAE, and a stargazing event you won't want to miss in Sharjah! We start with our very own star — the Sun. Billions of years ago, did our Sun actually swallow an entire planet larger than Earth? Professor Melis Yildiz from Ege University in Turkey says yes — and advanc...

In this edition of Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi brings the universe right to your doorstep — including a spectacular sky event you can watch from the UAE with your own eyes! We kick off with exciting news from Sharjah: the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub joined the world's top space minds at the 4th International Deep Space Exploration Conference, held in China. The UAE's Nora Al Amiri represe...

This week on Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi brings you four extraordinary stories from the frontiers of space science — from satellites watching over us with AI eyes, to a spacecraft that took 8 years to reach its destination! We start with Earth observation and AI: private companies are now launching entire fleets of small satellites, and these aren't your grandparents' space cameras. With onbo...

This week on Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi brings you a thrilling mix of breaking space industry news, mind-bending cosmic science, and a practical stargazing guide for UAE skywatchers — all in one packed episode! We kick off with a landmark announcement: Blue Origin has secured a $700 million contract with NASA to build the Mars Telecommunications Network (MTN) — a powerful communication satel...

In this episode of Kalam Astro on Pulse 95 Radio, host Alya Al-Nuaimi takes you on an incredible journey through some of the most exciting and mind-bending stories in modern space science. First up — meet the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's newest and most powerful eye in the sky. Named after the "Mother of Hubble," this extraordinary observatory packs a 300-megapixel camera capable of c...

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...

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...

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, bec...

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...

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 fa...

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...

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 v...

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...

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 whee...