Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E222
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest cosmic discoveries and space exploration news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have a thrilling lineup of stories that will take you from Venus's ancient mysteries to groundbreaking gravitational wave mapping.
Highlights:
- Venus's Ocean Mystery: Dive into new research that finally answers whether Venus, often called Earth's twin, ever had oceans. Discover the stark findings from the study published in Nature Astronomy that reveal Venus's dry past and how it diverged from Earth.
- Gravitational Wave Breakthrough: Explore the extraordinary advancements in gravitational wave mapping by Australian astrophysicists. Learn about the detailed maps created using the Meerkat Pulsar Timing Array, revealing unexpected hotspots and insights into supermassive black holes.
- China's Satellite Milestone: Celebrate China's successful deployment of AppStar 6e, their first all-electric propulsion telecommunications satellite. Understand how this innovative technology marks a significant step forward in satellite operations and space communications.
- Space Launch Frenzy: Catch up on a busy week of space launches with 10 orbital missions planned. From SpaceX's ambitious Falcon 9 schedule to China's classified launches and Europe's solar observation missions, discover the dynamic nature of modern space operations.
- BepiColombo's Mercury Encounter: Follow the ESA and JAXA's BepiColombo spacecraft as it completes its fifth flyby of Mercury. Learn about the new images and data captured, and the mission's progress towards unraveling Mercury's mysteries.
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✍️ Episode References
Nature Astronomy
https://www.nature.com/natastron/
OSGRAV
https://www.osgrav.org.au/
Swinburne University
https://www.swinburne.edu.au/
Meerkat Pulsar Timing Array
https://www.sarao.ac.za/science/meerkat/
China Academy of Space Technology
http://www.cast.cn/
AppStar Alliance Satcom Ltd
http://www.appstar.com.hk/
European Space Agency
https://www.esa.int/
JAXA
https://global.jaxa.jp/
Ariane 5 rocket
https://www.arianespace.com/vehicle/ariane-5/
SpaceX
https://www.spacex.com/


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