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S02E35: Neptune's Mystery, Mars Flights, and Lunar Landings: Space Updates

Aug 21, 2023 · 20m 35s
S02E35: Neptune's Mystery, Mars Flights, and Lunar Landings: Space Updates
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Show Notes: Astronomy Daily Podcast - 21 August 2023** *Hosted by Steve Dunkley and AI Sidekick Hallie* 1. **Introduction** - Steve Dunkley welcomes listeners to the 21 August 2023 edition...

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Show Notes: Astronomy Daily Podcast - 21 August 2023**
*Hosted by Steve Dunkley and AI Sidekick Hallie*
1. **Introduction** -
Steve Dunkley welcomes listeners to the 21 August 2023 edition of Astronomy Daily. - Hallie, the AI sidekick, greets the audience.
2. **Neptune's Disappearing Clouds** -
Astronomers announce that Neptune's clouds have been disappearing since 2019. - The phenomenon is potentially linked to the sun's eleven-year activity cycle. - The sun's magnetic fields and their influence on the solar system might be affecting Neptune's cloud patterns.
3. **NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter** -
The helicopter completes its 55th flight. - It has covered over 12,503 meters on Mars and stayed aloft for nearly 98 minutes across all flights. - The helicopter's main goal was to demonstrate aerial exploration on Mars.
4. **Flying Cars on the Horizon** -
A company, Applied eVTOL Concepts, introduces the Epiphany transporter, a flying car with a NASA-proven propulsion system. - The vehicle can reach speeds of 160 and is as quiet as a steady rainfall. - The design includes duct thrusters for thrust and safety.
5. **Passing of Karol 'Bo' BobCo** - K
arol 'Bo' Bobco, the only NASA astronaut to fly on two shuttle launches, passes away at 85. - He was a part of NASA's 7th Group of Astronauts and had a significant history with the space program.
6. **Russia's Lunar 25 Mission** -
The mission ends in failure after crashing into the Moon. - The spacecraft was meant to land near the Boguslawski Crater. - The mission faced technical issues and delays, and its failure is a setback for Russia's space plans.
7. **India's Chandrayan 3 Mission** -
The mission is progressing well, with the lander module achieving a specific orbit around the moon. - The mission aims to validate a successful soft landing on the moon's south polar region. - The mission is closely monitored by ISRO, with collaborations from the European Space Agency and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
8. **Chinese Satellites Over Australia**
- Hundreds of Chinese satellites are monitoring military training activities in Australia. - The satellites have been focusing on naval drills and war games. - Space is becoming an essential domain for modern warfighting operations.
9. **Closing Remarks**
- Steve Dunkley and Hallie thank the listeners and remind them to check out previous episodes at spacenuts.io or our HQ at bitesz.com
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