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The curated playlist of Space News podcasts from Bitesz.com...all your favourites in one feed. Space Nuts with Andrew Dunkley & Professor Fred Watson; SpaceTime with Stuart Gary and Astronomy Daily.

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In this episode of Astronomy Daily (S05E125), hosts Anna and Avery cover six major stories from the frontiers of space science and astronomy, including the most detailed image ever taken of the Milky Way's core, a Hubble discovery that solves a decad... more

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SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 76 A possible supernova remnant discovered in the galactic centre Astronomers may have discovered a supernova remnant near the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy. A new quantum view of Big Bang A new study... more

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In this episode of Space Nuts, Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson explore fascinating topics ranging from the mysterious double moon dust implications and Venus's unusual rotation to updated protocols for announcing extraterrestrial evidence. T... more

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In this episode of Astronomy Daily, Anna and Avery explore six remarkable stories from the frontiers of space science. JWST has determined that interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS likely formed 10–12 billion years ago — before our Sun existed — making it the... more

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Recent Guests

Camille Poitras
PhD student at Laval University in Canada
Laval University
Episode: Rockets Across Continents, A Black Hole’s Jet Unveiled, and Rain of Rubies on Distant World
Covey Rose
Lead author on the long-period radio transients study
University of Sydney
Episode: Cosmic Acceleration Confirmed: Dark Energy’s Role, Mysterious Signals Decoded
Maria Rosa Sciotti
Lead author from Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam
Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam
Episode: Cosmic Tug-of-War: The Small Magellanic Cloud’s Demise, Lunar Base Blueprint
Nancy Carey Gregg
Space Institute Director
Texas A&M Space Institute
Episode: Cosmic Tug-of-War: The Small Magellanic Cloud’s Demise, Lunar Base Blueprint
Rob Ambrose
Lead Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Texas A&M Space Institute / NASA Johnson Space Center
Episode: Cosmic Tug-of-War: The Small Magellanic Cloud’s Demise, Lunar Base Blueprint
Vanessa Wyche
NASA Johnson Space Center Director
NASA Johnson Space Center
Episode: Cosmic Tug-of-War: The Small Magellanic Cloud’s Demise, Lunar Base Blueprint
Patrick Sermon
Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, engineer
Texas A&M Space Institute
Episode: Cosmic Tug-of-War: The Small Magellanic Cloud’s Demise, Lunar Base Blueprint
Alain Butel
NASA Spokesperson
NASA
Episode: Cosmic Tug-of-War: The Small Magellanic Cloud’s Demise, Lunar Base Blueprint
Steve Prabu
Dr Steve Prabu, Curtin University
Curtin University
Episode: Black Hole Jets Dance, MAVEN’s Mars Mission Ends, and Earth’s Rare Blue Micro Moon

Hosts

Anna
Multiple episodes list an Anna as host, often providing segment introductions and context for updates.
Avery
Co-host and frequent presenter across episodes, handling transitions and guest coordination.
Stuart Gary
Host of SpaceTime, often providing expert commentary and science context.
Andrew Dunkley
Host of Space Nuts, regular voice on space news and astronomy education.

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Stellar Q&A: Rusty Moons, Space Stations & What If Earth Disappeared? | Space Nuts: Astronomy...
Q: What would be the effect of a space station orbiting Earth on the Moon and the rest of the Solar System if Earth disappeared?
A space station of substantial mass would be far enough away to avoid major Roche limit disruption and would not significantly alter Earth's orbit around the Sun; the Moon could experience minor perturbations, but other planets would remain largely unaffected due to the mass disparity and distances involved.
Stellar Q&A: Rusty Moons, Space Stations & What If Earth Disappeared? | Space Nuts: Astronomy...
Q: What would it take for humans to make something that survives the destruction of Earth and could be incorporated into a new planet later?
The discussion focused on the impracticality of a human-made object surviving Earth's destruction and the planet's reconstitution; the idea remains science fiction, with a practical answer being that spacefaring probes and monuments like Voyager would outlive us, but not anything built to survive Earth's end at realistic scales.
Stellar Q&A: Rusty Moons, Space Stations & What If Earth Disappeared? | Space Nuts: Astronomy...
Q: If small bodies in the Solar System formed by accretion of fine dust and gas, why are they not all fluffy?
Because over time gravity and heating cause levelling and compaction of the material, leading to denser, more solid structures; while some bodies remain porous, many larger bodies differentiate with dense cores, resulting from collisions and gravitational compression.
Cosmic Life Hunt: Delving into Astrobiology Part 2 & the Quest for Extraterrestrial Existence |...
Q: Hi, I'm Chris from Exmouth in the UK. Given that interstellar travel to distant solar systems is likely to remain impractical for humans, do you think a more realistic long-term strategy would be to seed the galaxy with the basic building blocks of life?
Horner explains the concept of panspermia and the ethical and planetary-protection considerations, noting that while seeding life could theoretically occur, it raises enormous moral and logistical questions, and practical implementation would require immense timescales and global consensus.
Stellar Q&A: Unraveling Fusion Mysteries, Martian Caves & Solar Cycles | Space Nuts: Astronomy...
Q: Why do the numbers not add up when turning hydrogen into helium in fusion?
The apparent mass deficit comes from binding energy; the mass of the helium nucleus is less than the sum of the four hydrogen nucleons because energy is released when the nuclear force holds the nucleons together, converting some mass into energy per E=mc^2.

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What is Space News Today about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show offers a fast-paced, multi-topic exploration of current space exploration and astronomy news. Episodes frequently pair mission updates—such as Artemis Moon missions, deep-space probes, and on-orbit operations—with big-picture astronomy discoveries, space policy discussions, and technology trends shaping the near future of spaceflight. Regular segments surface practical insights (launch windows, trajectories, life-support considerations) alongside science highlights from ground-based and space-based observatories, making it valuable for engineers, researchers, and space enthusiasts who want both tactical status updates and broader context. A notable strength is the blend of mission briefings with approachable science commentary, oft... more

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