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*Biggest explosion since the big bang
Astronomers have detected the biggest explosion ever recorded anywhere in the universe – other than the big bang itself.
*Could fragments of the planet Theia be buried under the lunar surface
A new study claims fragments of the planet that hit the Earth to create the Moon may still be present below the lunar surface.
*More Near-Earth Objects detected
The European Space Agency’s Near-Earth Objects co-ordination centre has added another 202 asteroids to its list of potentially hazardous objects that pass close to the Earth.
*Soyuz launches more internet satellites
Russia has launched another 34 OneWeb broadband internet satellites into orbit for Arianespace. 
*The Science Report
Growing calls for an international investigation into Beijing’s cover-up of the true extent of COVID-19. New data shows social distancing measures are working to reduce the number of cases of COVID-19. The first phase I clinical trial for a potential COVID-19 vaccine has begun in Seattle. Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine showing interesting results in the battle against COVID-19. Australia’s recent mega bushfires were responsible for over 400 deaths.
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*New kind of magnetic explosion on Sun
Scientists have detected a magnetic explosion on the Sun -- the likes of which has never been seen before. https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189737593653
*How planets and planetesimals were formed
Data from NASA’s New Horizons mission is providing new insights into how planets and planetesimals -- the building blocks of the planets -- are formed.
*SpaceX to send tourists to the International Space Station
SpaceX is to start flying rich tourists to the International space station before the end of next year.
*Captain James Cook the navigator
While most people know Cook as the first European to circumnavigate the east coast of Australia in His Majesty’s Royal Navy Bark Endeavour -- and claim Australia in the name of mother England in 1770 – Cook was also a highly accomplished navigator – undertaking three major voyages of exploration across the largely uncharted Pacific Ocean.
*The Science Report
Average global temperatures now 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels. Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets now losing ice six times faster than they were in the 1990s. Gay and lesbian teens still primary victims physical or sexual assault. Scientists successfully control the nucleus of an atom using only electric fields. The oldest fossil of a modern bird ever found. Why people go for alternative medicines. 
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*New type of pulsating star discovered
Astronomers have discovered an unusual star that pulsates on just one side. The strange tear-drop shaped star reported in the journal Nature Astronomy is part of a binary system located some 1500 light-years away. https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/612348495540649984
*SpaceX to fly astronauts to the Space Station in May
NASA has confirmed that SpaceX will fly astronauts to the International Space Station in May using a Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon 2 capsule. The historic flight will be the first manned mission launched from American soil since the mothballing of the Space Shuttle fleet following STS-135 in 2011. 
*New satellite tracking station for Alice Springs
Arianespace is to develop a new satellite tracking station at a technology centre near the outback town of Alice Springs.
*ExoMars mission delay till 2022
The European Space Agency and the Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos have decided to postpone the launch of the second ExoMars mission to study the Red Planet until 2022. https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/612422883733602304 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/612422699046912000 
*SpaceX Starlink launch
Drama has surrounded SpaceX’s latest launch of another 60 Starlink broadband internet satellites into orbit.
*The Science Report
A special report wrapping up what we now know about the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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*Could dark matter be made up of strange particles called d-star hexaquarks
Scientists have identified a sub-atomic particle that could have formed the 'dark matter' in the Universe during the Big Bang. 
*Rare white dwarf merger
Astronomers have identified an unusually massive white dwarf which may be the result of a rare merger between smaller two white dwarfs. 
*New in orbit satellite salvage spacecraft begins operations
Northrop Grumman have undertaken their first in orbit satellite refuelling operation successfully linking up with an aging telecommunications satellite in geostationary orbit 36 thousand kilometres above the equator. 
*Choosing the right telescope
Jonathan Nally from Australian Sky and Telescope Magazine tells us how to know what’s the best beginners telescope to buy.
*The Science Report
The Sun not responsible for global warming. Man-made climate change made Australia’s bushfires 30% more likely to occur. Fish oil supplements may be linked to a lower risk of death. Claims saffron can enhance the quality of sleep. A new study claims men can distinguish between the scents of sexually aroused and non-aroused women. Fake news on the Covid-19 Chinese corona virus continues to grow.
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*A warp in the Milky Way Galaxy
A new study suggests that a warp in the disk of the Milky Way galaxy is probably caused by an ongoing collision with another galaxy. YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/611539485078044672 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/611516576367312896
*Mars 2020 rover officially named Perseverance
NASA’s Mars 2020 rover has been officially named Perseverance.
*Lagrange mission to provide solar warning
The European Space Agency is planning a new mission to provide early warning of geomagnetic storms – or space weather events heading towards Earth. YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190822846573
*Last flight of the original SpaceX Dragon
SpaceX has launched its 20th and final Dragon cargo ship in its original configuration to the International Space Station. YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/611990154798891008
*The Science Report
COVID-19 Chinese coronavirus fatality risk factors. New links between early menopause and later health problems. Social media and smartphone use linked to mental health issues among young people. Microbes found on space station not considered harm full. Scientists observe a new state of matter.
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*Rewriting the history of star formation at the heart of the Milky Way
New observations have rewritten the history of star formation at the centre of the Milky Way. YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189733859513 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189732690948 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189732659093
*ASA HQ officially opened
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has officially opened the fledgling Australian Space Agency’s new headquarters in Adelaide. 
*New Russian military satellite launched
Moscow has launched a new military satellite into orbit for the Russian Ministry of Defence.
*March SkywatchThe March equinox -- important in astronomy because it’s used to define the celestial co-ordinate system of right ascension and declination -- which will take place at 14:49 on the afternoon of Friday March 20th Australian Eastern Daylight time -- that’s 23:49 on the evening of Thursday March 19 US Eastern Daylight Time and 03:49 in the morning of Friday March 20th Greenwich mean time.
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*Volcanically active Vesta
New evidence shows the asteroid 4 Vesta remained volcanically active far longer than it should have.
*South Australia back in space flight this year.
It’s been many decades since the last spacecraft were launched into orbit from the Woomera rocket range in South Australia’s far north.
*Phantom Express project scrapped
Boeing has withdrawn from the Phantom Express Experimental Spaceplane Program.
*Russia launches 34 satellites on Soyuz
A Russian Soyuz rocket has blasted into orbit carrying 34 new internet telecommunications satellites.
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*Mars: rocking and rolling on the red planet
New data has revealed that Mars is very geologically active with regular marsquakes occurring across the red planet.
*Understanding the birth of atoms
A new study will use new three-dimensional supercomputer simulations to recreate the evolution of different types of stars to better understand the origin of the first atoms and elements on the periodic table.
*Looks like Betelgeuse has stopped dimming – at least for now
Weeks of speculation over whether the red supergiant star Betelgeuse is about to go supernova has finally been answered – with a firm no – at least for now.
*Earth’s new second moon
The Earth has a new moon. That’s in addition to our regular 3475 kilometre wide Moon Luna which is orbiting some 384,400 kilometres away. 
*Fifth Starlink launch
SpaceX has launched another batch of 60 Starlink satellites.
*Long March 2D launches four satellites
A Chinese Long March-2D rocket has carried four new technology test satellites into space.
*The Science Report
Growing fears that the Covid-19 coronavirus is about to be declared a global pandemic. Australia’s devastating bushfire catastrophe burnt out over 21 percent of Australian forests. Does the tendency to have boys or girls run in families? The giant bacteriophages that blur the line between viruses and bacteria. New study says Neanderthals and modern humans diverged at least 800,000 years ago.
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*Studying Jupiter’s water content
NASA’s Juno mission has provided its first science results on the amount of water in Jupiter’s atmosphere. 
*Building a universe without dark matter
Scientists have for the first time replicated a functioning universe without using dark matter. 
*Where are we now at - over the idea of Life on Mars?
The possibility of life on Mars has long been a subject of significant speculation among astronomers -- especially those interested in planetary science or astrobiology. So where are we really at?
*13th Cygnus Cargo ship docks with space station
The thirteenth Cygnus Cargo ship carrying fresh supplies and experiments has successfully docked with the International Space Station 414 kilometres above the western Pacific Ocean.
*The Science Report
Warnings that ice loss in Antarctica could contribute another 58 cm to sea level rise this century. Eating a Mediterranean diet boosts the types of gut bacteria linked to ‘healthy’ ageing. Discovery of a new species of Tyrannosaur dinosaur. More evidence linking whale strandings to the use of military sonar. Well it’s now official – new research has shown that junk food can mess with your brain. Separating the good science news from fake news.
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