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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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SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 94 Black holes are a hundred times more powerful than we thought Astronomers have been forced to rewrite their textbooks on the power of supermassive black holes after new observations have shown that these cosmic monsters... more

Astronomy Daily · S05E160 · 6 August 2026. In this episode: a Falcon 9 upper stage confirmed to have struck the Moon; a live ISS spacewalk; supernova SN 2026gzf caught at first light; SpaceX Crew-13 previewed; and a both-hemispheres guide to the 12 A... more

Astronomy Daily S05E159 — Wednesday, 5 August 2026. In this episode: a power-saving “Big Bang” keeps Voyager 2 doing science, direct-to-phone satellites reach orbit, Curiosity finds a vast honeycomb field on its 14th Martian anniversary, and NASA’s A... more

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 93 The strongest evidence yet that Betelgeuse is not alone Astronomers have finally demonstrated that the red supergiant star Betelgeuse has a binary companion star about two to three times the mass of the Sun. Is the migh... more

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Hannah Zygow
Psyche Multispectral Imager Operations team member
Arizona State University
Episode: Comet Confusion and the Psyche Mission’s Mars Encounter
Bob Mays
Psyche project manager
NASA JPL
Episode: Comet Confusion and the Psyche Mission’s Mars Encounter
Nicole Gonzalez
Psyche Multispectral Imager Operations team member
Arizona State University
Episode: Comet Confusion and the Psyche Mission’s Mars Encounter
Andrea Razik
Lead author, planetary regolith study
Brown University
Episode: Mars, Moon, and Charon: A Cosmic Exploration of Our Celestial Neighbours
Katy Stack Morgan
Mars Perseverance Rover Deputy Project Scientist
NASA/JPL
Episode: Mars, Moon, and Charon: A Cosmic Exploration of Our Celestial Neighbours
Ken Farley
Mars Perseverance Rover Project Scientist
NASA/JPL
Episode: Mars, Moon, and Charon: A Cosmic Exploration of Our Celestial Neighbours
Matt Wallace
Mars Perseverance Rover Deputy Project Manager
NASA/JPL
Episode: Mars, Moon, and Charon: A Cosmic Exploration of Our Celestial Neighbours
Adam Steltzner
Mars Perseverance Rover Chief Engineer
NASA/JPL
Episode: Mars, Moon, and Charon: A Cosmic Exploration of Our Celestial Neighbours
Farah Alibay
Mars Perseverance Rover Mobility Team member
NASA/JPL
Episode: Mars, Moon, and Charon: A Cosmic Exploration of Our Celestial Neighbours

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Anna
Host of Astronomy Daily (and related wrap segments) with a focus on space news and planetary science.
Avery
Co-host of Astronomy Daily, contributing to space-news discussions and wrap-up segments.
Stuart Gary
Host of SpaceTime, providing space science and mission analysis.
Andrew Dunkley
Host of Space Nuts, delivering broad space science and astronomy discussions.

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#15
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#33
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Apple Podcasts
#35
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#39
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Apple Podcasts
#55
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From Dark Matter to Dormant Comets: Your Astronomy Questions Answered | Space Nuts: Astronomy...
Q: Jason asked for thoughts on fully automated smart telescopes and their impact on beginners versus traditional astrophotography.
They agree these devices lower barriers to entry and democratize astronomy, enabling quick results and learning, but also acknowledge a trade-off in depth of learning and craftsmanship for some users; enthusiasts may combine both approaches for best results.
LHS 1140b and the Quest for Habitable Atmospheres: Unveiling a Super Earth
Q: What is Reflect Orbital aiming to demonstrate with the new space reflector?
Reflect Orbital intends to demonstrate on-demand solar reflection to brighten dark regions on Earth, deploying a large array of reflectors in near-polar orbit to increase sunlight in targeted areas.
LHS 1140b and the Quest for Habitable Atmospheres: Unveiling a Super Earth
Q: What are the next steps to confirm a stable atmosphere on LHS 1140b?
Researchers plan to gather more data on other atmospheric gases such as carbon dioxide and water, and obtain Webb Space Telescope measurements to test for a persistent atmosphere over time.
LHS 1140b and the Quest for Habitable Atmospheres: Unveiling a Super Earth
Q: What does the helium detection around LHS 1140b imply about the planet's atmosphere?
Helium detection suggests there may be a replenished atmosphere on LHS 1140b rather than a bare rock; if the atmosphere is steady-state, it could persist despite the star's radiation, pending confirmation from Webb observations.
Galactic Queries: Black Hole Lifespans, Lunar Impacts & Sun-Seeking Missions | Space Nuts:...
Q: If Artemis 2 astronauts observed meteorite impacts, how do we ensure it's not a retinal or cosmic ray effect?
Observations would need corroboration from multiple astronauts or imaging data; a single sighting is not enough and could be influenced by cosmic ray events in space, which can trigger brief flashes in the retina.

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This show centers on space science, astronomy, and related technology, delivering brisk, accessible briefing-style episodes that mix mission updates, planetary science, and the latest in spaceflight hardware and exploration. Hosts guide listeners through complex topics with clear explanations, often pairing news coverage with expert commentary from scientists, agency representatives, and skeptics to contextualize claims. A recurring pattern includes cross-disciplinary discussions—ranging from planetary geology and spacecraft propulsion to telescope missions and space policy—paired with guest insights from university researchers, space agencies, and tech journalists. Noteworthy elements include practical takes on mission planning and funding... more

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