26 SEP 2024 · Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this riveting episode of Space Nuts, where they explore the latest in Space science and astronomy, from spacecraft updates to the mysteries of our galaxy.
Episode Highlights:
- Starliner Triumph: Discover the latest successful return of Boeing's Starliner, its flawless thruster performance, and what this means for future missions.
- SpaceX's Mars Ambitions: Learn about SpaceX's Starship mega rocket and Elon Musk's ambitious plans to send missions to Mars within the next few years.
- Expanding Galaxies: New research suggests our galaxies are much bigger than previously thought. Find out how this impacts our understanding of the universe.
- Disruptive Passing Star: A passing star might have caused significant disruption in the trans-Neptunian area. What does this mean for our solar system?
- Q&A Session: Listener Ash questions about protecting the moon, the sound of liquids on other worlds, dark matter movement, and how atmospheres are formed.00:00:00 - This is space nuts, where we talk astronomy and space science
00:01:15 - Professor Fred Watson says brush turkeys do serious damage to gardens
00:03:31 - Boeing's Starliner successfully returned to Earth last week
00:06:15 - SpaceX is developing a spacecraft called starship that will go to Mars
00:07:48 - Elon Musk tweeted timelines for first space, uh, starship missions to Mars
00:14:51 - Space nuts discuss Elon Musk's plan to colonise Mars
00:22:46 - Scientists say gas makes up 70 to 90% of normal matter in universe
00:25:18 - Scientists suggest disruption in solar system due to passing star billions of years ago
00:29:52 - Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson discuss planet nine on space nuts
00:33:16 - Mikey asks what would happen if an asteroid hit the moon
00:38:50 - Next question comes from James Greenfield with space nuts Andrew Dunkley
00:42:45 - Bill from San Francisco Bay area asks question about dark matter movement
00:46:43 - Why does everyone in Florida call it the great state of Florida
00:47:47 - Brady asks how planets go from dust to having an atmosphere
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