77: Another Near Miss
The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).\xa0SpaceTime 20191023 Series 22 Episode 77\xa0*Earth escapes another asteroid near missIt\u2019s been revealed that astronomers discovered a new asteroid some seven and a half hours after it swooped just 37,399 kilometres above the Earth\u2019s surface \u2013 that\u2019s closer than some satellites.\xa0*Astronomers focus on our new interstellar visitorAstronomers have taken their best and sharpest look yet at a comet that\u2019s entered our solar system from interstellar space.\xa0*New history of Earth\u2019s crustA new study has found that more crust was formed on the early Earth than previously thought.\xa0*Crops grown successfully in Martian soil simulantScientists have successfully grown crops using simulated Martian and lunar soils.\xa0*NASA\u2019s new space suitsNASA has released its latest space suits to be worn by crews flying aboard the new Orion capsule.\xa0*New era begins for satellite operationsA new era for commercial satellite operations has begun with the launch of a spacecraft specifically designed to extend the life of existing satellites.\xa0*Earth imaging satellite launchA Chinese Long March-4C rocket has carried Beijing\u2019s new Gaofen-10 Earth observation satellite into orbit.\xa0*The Science ReportHow your teenage self could determine if you end up with dementia at the other end of life.The biggest challenge in keeping astronauts healthy in space.Scientists have cracked a key step in nature\u2019s water-splitting recipe.A new SMS scam targeting Australia post users.The mainstream media in a tizzy over a yellow slime mould.Study shows people believing in conspiracy theories tend to also believe in paranormal pseudoscience.\xa0For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes\xa0Subscribe, rate and review SpaceTime at all good podcasting apps\u2026including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, Podbean, Castbox, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, TuneIn Radio, Spreaker, Deezer, ACast, etcRSS feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/spacetime\xa0Would you prefer to have access to the special commercial-free version of SpaceTime? Help support the show, subscribe via Patreon....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary\xa0\xa0Plus: As a part of the SpaceTime family, you can get a free audiobook of your choice, plus 30 days free access from audible.com. Just visit www.audibletrial.com/spacetime or click on the banner link at www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com\xa0Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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