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The Astronomy Daily Podcast team brings you a summary of the days Space and Astronomy News so you never feel left behind.

There's a lot going on 'out there ,' and we endeavour to bring it all to you.

The team consists of Steve and Hallie on Mondays and Anna on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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Astronomy Daily - The Podcast Space Nuts

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The Astronomy Daily Podcast team brings you a summary of the days Space and Astronomy News so you never feel left behind.

There's a lot going on 'out there ,' and we endeavour to bring it all to you.

The team consists of Steve and Hallie on Mondays and Anna on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

For more visit, our website and sign up for the free daily newsletter and check out our continually updated newsfeed. www.astronomydaily.io.

Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) ...just search for AstroDailyPod. Enjoy!

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    S03E64: NASA's Habitable Worlds & Voyager's Revival: Pioneering Exoplanet Tech and Stellar Resilience

    S03E64: NASA's Habitable Worlds & Voyager's Revival: Pioneering Exoplanet Tech and Stellar Resilience

    Embark on a celestial journey with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where your host, Anna, guides you through the latest cosmic updates. We'll start with the latest advancements from NASA's future missions, including groundbreaking technologies for the Habitable World's Observatory. Next, we'll provide updates on Voyager 1 and its recent instrument recovery efforts. You'll also hear about new discoveries from Martian meteorites that reveal crucial information about the Red Planet's mantle and crust. Additionally, we'll discuss recent solar activity and the stunning auroras it has been producing. And as always, we'll cap it all off with even more exciting news and insights about the universe.
    1) Astronomy Daily brings you the latest news in astronomy and space exploration
    2) NASA announces significant advancements for the Habitable World's Observatory
    3) Voyager 1's science instruments are back online after technical issues
    4) Martian meteorites provide new insights into Mars' geological history
    5) Recent solar activity results in breathtaking aurora displays
    6) The importance of planetary protection in space exploration
    7) High-resolution images of Jupiter's moon Io reveal volcanic activity
    8) Vote for the new color of the iconic Lego astronaut minifigure
    For an astronomical experience, visit our website at astronomydaily.io for the latest news, sign up for our free newsletter, and check out exclusive sponsor deals. Connect with us on X (@AstroDailyPod) and YouTube for engaging discussions with fellow space aficionados. This is Anna, reminding you to keep your gaze fixed on the heavens. Until our next stellar episode, let the cosmos ignite your curiosity and wonder. Clear skies and cosmic discoveries to all!
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    • 12 min
    S03E63: South Korea's Mars Ambition & Agnikul's Ascent: KASA's Vision and India's Rocket Milestone

    S03E63: South Korea's Mars Ambition & Agnikul's Ascent: KASA's Vision and India's Rocket Milestone

    Embark on a celestial journey with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where your host, Anna, guides you through the latest cosmic updates. We'll start with South Korea's ambitious plans to land on Mars by 2045 and the launch of their first space agency, CASA. Then we'll delve into India's latest achievement in space technology as Agnikul Cosmos successfully launches the country's second privately built rocket. But that's not all. We'll also bring you some significant updates from the Japanese space agency JAXA concerning their Akatsuki Venus probe, as well as a groundbreaking mission by China's Chang'e-6 to the far side of the moon. And to cap it all off, we'll explore a recent discovery by the James Webb Space Telescope that has identified the most distant known galaxy, along with news about Boeing's Starliner capsule gearing up for its first-ever astronaut mission.
    00:00) Astronomy Daily brings you the latest news in astronomy and space exploration
    01:04) South Korea has announced ambitious plans to land on Mars by 2045
    04:27) JAXA has lost contact with its Akatsuki spacecraft studying Venus climate
    07:08) Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified the most distant known galaxy
    For an astronomical experience, visit our website at astronomydaily.io for the latest news, sign up for our free newsletter, and check out exclusive sponsor deals. Connect with us on X (@AstroDailyPod) for engaging discussions with fellow space aficionados. This is Anna, reminding you to keep your gaze fixed on the heavens. Until our next stellar episode, let the cosmos ignite your curiosity and wonder. Clear skies and cosmic discoveries to all!
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    • 11 min
    S03E62: Starling's Success & Galactic Energy's Sea Launch: Autonomous Swarms and Oceanic Rocketry

    S03E62: Starling's Success & Galactic Energy's Sea Launch: Autonomous Swarms and Oceanic Rocketry

    Embark on a celestial journey with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where your host, Anna, guides you through the latest cosmic updates. We'll explore the impressive achievements of the Starling spacecraft swarm, the groundbreaking sea-based launch by Galactic Energy, and the much-anticipated astronaut mission of Boeing's Starliner. But that's not all. We'll also dive into the latest advancements from innovative startups in South Australia's space ecosystem, explore 3D experiences from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, and uncover the intriguing discovery of an asteroid's strange moon by NASA's Lucy mission.
    00:00) Welcome to Astronomy Daily, the podcast bringing you the latest space news
    00:43) The Starling spacecraft swarm has successfully completed its primary mission
    04:05) After overcoming a series of technical hurdles, Boeing's Starliner capsule is finally set for launch
    For an astronomical experience, visit our website at astronomydaily.io for the latest news, sign up for our free newsletter, and check out exclusive sponsor deals. Connect with us on X (@AstroDailyPod) for engaging discussions with fellow space aficionados. This is Anna, reminding you to keep your gaze fixed on the heavens. Until our next stellar episode, let the cosmos ignite your curiosity and wonder. Clear skies and cosmic discoveries to all!

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    • 10 min
    S03E61: Earthcare's Liftoff & Vulcan's Vanishing Act: ESA's Mission and Star Trek's Planetary Myth

    S03E61: Earthcare's Liftoff & Vulcan's Vanishing Act: ESA's Mission and Star Trek's Planetary Myth

    Embark on a celestial journey with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where your host, Anna, guides you through the latest cosmic updates. We'll kick off with the successful launch of ESA's Earthcare mission aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, followed by the reentry of Russia's Progress 86 cargo spacecraft. Next, we'll delve into the debunking of a planet thought to exist in the Star Trek universe, explore whether the Milky Way orbits anything, discuss NASA's OSIRIS Apex mission as it bravely passed close to the sun, and look at the recent test success of the Vega C rocket's engine as it nears a return to flight.
    00:00) This week's Astronomy Daily features stories ranging from rocket launches to cosmic discoveries
    00:49) The Earth Care mission, led by the European Space Agency ESA, successfully launched
    03:40) New precision measurements have debunked the long believed existence of a planet orbiting 40 Eredani
    06:25) NASA's OSiRIS Apex spacecraft emerges unscathed from solar encounter
    07:40) ESA's successful Vega-C's rocket engine test
    For an astronomical experience, visit our website at astronomydaily.io for the latest news, sign up for our free newsletter, and check out exclusive sponsor deals. Connect with us on X (@AstroDailyPod) for engaging discussions with fellow space aficionados. 
    This is Anna, reminding you to keep your gaze fixed on the heavens. Until our next stellar episode, let the cosmos ignite your curiosity and wonder. Clear skies and cosmic discoveries to all!
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    • 10 min
    S03E60: Agnibaan's Hurdles & EarthCare's Ascent: India's Rocket Challenges and ESA's Climate Mission

    S03E60: Agnibaan's Hurdles & EarthCare's Ascent: India's Rocket Challenges and ESA's Climate Mission

    Embark on a celestial journey with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, where your host, Anna, guides you through the latest cosmic updates. First, we delve into India's Agnicol Cosmos and their recent challenges with launching the innovative Agnobahn rocket. Next, we explore the European Space Agency's Earthcare satellite, preparing for launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to enhance our understanding of Earth's climate. We'll also cover the progress of global space missions this month, the final chapter of Mars Insight's mission as it becomes a dust collector, and groundbreaking work from Australian researchers observing celestial objects during the day. Lastly, we'll uncover the revelation of ongoing volcanic activity on Venus.00:00) Welcome to Astronomy Daily with Anna
    1) India's Agnikul Cosmos faces launch challenges with Agnibaan rocket
    2) ESA's Earthcare satellite to launch aboard SpaceX Falcon 9
    3) Global space missions update: SpaceX, China, and North Korea
    4) Mars Insight mission's legacy as a dust collector
    5) Australian researchers observe celestial objects during daylight
    6) New research reveals active volcanoes on Venus

    For an astronomical experience, visit our website at astronomydaily.io for the latest news, sign up for our free newsletter, and check out exclusive sponsor deals. Connect with us on X (@AstroDailyPod) for engaging discussions with fellow space aficionados. This is Anna, reminding you to keep your gaze fixed on the heavens. Until our next stellar episode, let the cosmos ignite your curiosity and wonder. Clear skies and cosmic discoveries to all!

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    • 7 min
    S03E59: Towel Day Triumphs & Starliner's Struggles: Special Hoopy Frood Edition

    S03E59: Towel Day Triumphs & Starliner's Struggles: Special Hoopy Frood Edition

    Embark on a cosmic journey with today's episode of Astronomy Daily - The Podcast, hosted by Steve Duncan. Join Steve and his digital pal Hallie as they celebrate Towel Day, honouring Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. We delve into the festivities and the significance of knowing where your towel is. Next, we explore the latest updates on Boeing's Starliner and the challenges it's facing, including a helium gas leak that won't delay its upcoming crewed mission. We also spotlight the arrival of the Dream Chaser spaceplane, Tenacity, at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre, preparing for its first flight to the ISS.Additionally, we cover the successful launch of NASA's pre-fire mission from New Zealand, aimed at improving climate change predictions by studying heat loss at the polar regions. Lastly, we discuss the Europa Clipper mission, designed to investigate Jupiter's icy moon Europa, which has now arrived in Florida for final preparations before its October launch.
    00:00) Welcome to Astronomy Daily for 27 May 2024 with Steve Dunkley
    (01:50) Boeing set to launch Dream Chaser without fixing helium leak on Starliner
    (05:48) May 25 is Towel Day commemorated in honour of Douglas Adams
    (09:05) Astronomy Daily offers just a few stories from the now famous newsletter
    (10:14) NASA launches first of two science cubesats on May 25, 2024
    (12:04) NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa

    For an astronomical experience, visit our website at astronomydaily.io for the latest news, sign up for our free newsletter, and check out exclusive sponsor deals. Connect with us on X (@AstroDailyPod) for engaging discussions with fellow space aficionados. This is Steve, reminding you to keep your gaze fixed on the heavens. Until our next stellar episode, let the cosmos ignite your curiosity and wonder. Clear skies and cosmic discoveries to all!

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