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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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Astronomy Daily Season 5, Episode 80 — Friday, April 3, 2026 It's Day 2 of the Artemis II mission and the crew is on their way to the Moon after a perfect translunar injection burn. We've also got a comet about to face perihelion, a dark matter myste... more

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 40 *Using archaeology to study the history of galaxies like the Milky Way Astronomers have for the first time used what they’re calling galactic archaeology to trace the history of a galaxy beyond our own galaxy the Milky ... more

Artemis 2, Space Toilets, and the Discovery of a Second Generation Star

In this fascinating episode of Space Nuts , hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson take you on a journey through the latest developments in space exploration. With Artem... more

Today is the day. Artemis II — NASA's first crewed Moon mission in 54 years — lifted off last night, and as we record this, four astronauts are preparing to leave Earth's orbit forever on the Translunar Injection burn. In this special launch-day edit... more

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Trevor LaFleur
Researcher at the University of New South Wales
University of New South Wales
Episode: Black Hole Merger Sparks Gamma Ray Burst and Iodine Propulsion Revolution
Nicky Fox
Deputy Project Scientist for the Van Allen Probes
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
Episode: Van Allen Probe’s Fiery Farewell and NASA’s Mobile Launcher Setback
Linda Lacerdo
Lead author, University of Sydney, researching cosmic dust analogs
University of Sydney
Episode: Stellar Migration and Cosmic Dust: Unveiling Galactic Origins
Ashiya Ouk
Orion/Artemis Food Lab manager
NASA
Episode: Martian Superstorms and Lunar Tectonics: Unraveling Cosmic Secrets
Jeremy Hansen
Artemis II astronaut
NASA
Episode: Martian Superstorms and Lunar Tectonics: Unraveling Cosmic Secrets
Wyeth McKinley
Flight controller and Artemis II crew instructor
NASA
Episode: Martian Superstorms and Lunar Tectonics: Unraveling Cosmic Secrets
Xu Leiwu
Food system manager for ISS and Artemis
NASA
Episode: Martian Superstorms and Lunar Tectonics: Unraveling Cosmic Secrets
Alex Harravoit
Technology editor at TechAdvice.live
TechAdvice.live
Episode: Martian Superstorms and Lunar Tectonics: Unraveling Cosmic Secrets
Christina Cook
Artemis II astronaut
NASA
Episode: Martian Superstorms and Lunar Tectonics: Unraveling Cosmic Secrets

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Anna
Co-host and key contributor to discussions on various astronomical topics, providing insights and engaging narratives.
Avery
Co-host known for engaging discussions and expert insights in astronomy, complementing topics on space and scientific developments.
Stuart Gary
Host known for his expertise in astronomy, sharing updates and in-depth analyses on contemporary astronomical events.

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Hawking Radiation, Dark Energy Dilemmas & Listener Curiosities | Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights...
Q: Thomas from Virginia asks a hypothetical: if you could push Earth to another star's Goldilocks zone during the Sun's lifetime, what would happen to the atmosphere on the way?
Moving a planet is extremely speculative, but the discussion suggests the atmosphere would likely freeze in transit and may partially thaw in a new Goldilocks zone, with possible atmospheric loss and remaining gas depending on distance and duration in the new zone.
Hawking Radiation, Dark Energy Dilemmas & Listener Curiosities | Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights...
Q: Hi Fred and Andrew. On Hawking radiation, when two quantum particles pop into existence near a black hole, are they entangled? If not, why not?
Yes, the particle-antiparticle pairs formed from vacuum energy are entangled, sharing quantum properties like spin; entanglement may be disturbed when one falls behind the event horizon, making the full quantum state more complex.
Hawking Radiation, Dark Energy Dilemmas & Listener Curiosities | Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights...
Q: Hi lads, Shane here from Ireland. Hi Fred and Andrew, regarding Interstellar Comet 3I Atlas, could it be as old as the universe itself and how does its age relate to its current composition?
Fred explains that 3I Atlas appears to be old, potentially 10–12 billion years, with chemical elements present similar to our solar system, though exact age is uncertain and debated; observations show extensive ice and outgassing, with a nucleus size ranging from hundreds of meters to several kilometers.
Black Hole Merger Sparks Gamma Ray Burst and Iodine Propulsion Revolution
Q: There are some challenges associated with using iodine. We'll get to that in a moment, but basically, how does an ion propulsion system work?
An ion propulsion system ionizes the propellant (iodine) to create a plasma, then uses grids with a high voltage to accelerate positively charged ions, producing thrust while neutralizers eject electrons to balance charge and prevent spacecraft charging; iodine's chemical reactivity poses material compatibility and neutralizer durability challenges.
Stellar Evolutions, Dark Energy Mysteries & Your Questions Answered | Space Nuts: Astronomy...
Q: What is causing the expansion of the universe?
The Big Bang set the expansion in motion, and dark energy is causing the expansion to accelerate; current results suggest the acceleration may be slowing, pointing to potential new physics.

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Covering a wide array of space-related topics, this collection of podcasts offers listeners insights into the latest developments in astronomy, space exploration, and cosmology. Frequent discussions revolve around groundbreaking events such as medical emergencies aboard the International Space Station, the exploration of Mars, and the latest findings from prestigious missions like the James Webb Space Telescope. The conversations are enriched with expert commentary and engaging Q&A segments, making complex subjects accessible to a broad audience. Unique features include updates on emerging technologies and conceptual advances in space travel, alongside explorations into the mysteries of black holes, dark matter, and potential life on other ... more

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