S03E146: NASA-Boeing Rift, Europa Clipper's Launch, and Asteroid 2024 RW1's Fiery Show

Sep 5, 2024 · 12m 45s
S03E146: NASA-Boeing Rift, Europa Clipper's Launch, and Asteroid 2024 RW1's Fiery Show
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Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: 5th September 2024 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, a podcast where we dive into the latest space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna. Ready to...

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Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: 5th September 2024
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, a podcast where we dive into the latest space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna. Ready to take you on a cosmic journey? In today's episode, we'll cover intriguing updates from NASA, the latest asteroid encounters, sky watching highlights for September, and fascinating experiments on the International Space Station. Get comfortable, and prepare to explore the wonders of our universe.
Highlights:
- NASA and Boeing Tensions: There was quite a bit of drama recently between NASA and Boeing as tension brewed during meetings over how to bring back two astronauts currently stranded on the International Space Station. 
- Europa Clipper Mission: NASA's Europa Clipper mission is officially cleared for launch in October 2024, and excitement is building for what promises to be a groundbreaking exploration of one of Jupiter's most intriguing moons, Europa. 
- Asteroid 2024 RW1: A small asteroid named 2024 RW1 recently put on a show as it burned up in Earth's atmosphere above the western Pacific Ocean near Luzon Island in the Philippines. 
- Sky Watching Highlights for September: September is shaping up to be an extraordinary month for sky watchers, so grab your telescopes and binoculars for some spectacular celestial events. First up, we have an incredible Harvest Super Moon Eclipse on September 17. This full moon, also known as the Harvest Moon, is extra special this year as it coincides with a partial lunar eclipse as the moon rises. 
- Don Pettit's Space Experiments: NASA astronaut Don Pettit is a name synonymous with innovation and curiosity. His talent for turning everyday moments into extraordinary scientific experiments has earned him a reputation for groundbreaking discoveries aboard the International Space Station. Today, we're diving into some of Pettit's most inventive "science of opportunity" experiments. 
For more space news, be sure to visit our website at astronomydaily.io. There you can sign up for our free Daily newsletter, read insightful blog posts, and catch up on all the latest space and Astronomy news with our constantly updating newsfeed.
Don't forget to listen to all our previous episodes as well. You can also follow us on social media. Just search for AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTube, and TikTok to stay connected with our community and never miss an update.
Until next time, keep looking up.

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