Nov. 17, 2021

Unlocking the Secrets of Star Formation

Unlocking the Secrets of Star Formation

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.

SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 131

*Unlocking the secrets of star formation

Astronomers have discovered unusual structures in the western wall of the spectacular Carina Nebula.

*Lucy mission continues with a crippled solar array

Mission managers are still trying to work out how to fix a jammed solar array on the Lucy spacecraft which is on a 12 year mission to study Jupiters trojan asteroids.

*China launches more spy satellites

China has launched three more reconnaissance satellites.

*Ticket sales flying for Virgin Galactic

It’s been revealed that Virgin Galactic now has around 700 people booked for its rocket plane flights to the edge of space.

*The Science Report

Leaving the toilet lid open after flushing increases the spread of infection.

Iran says it’s almost doubled its stockpile of enriched uranium.

Study confirms micro plastics will continue to pollute the planet for years.

Alex on Tech the 5G revolution marches on.

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