Startseite
Podcasts
Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries Podcast
#417: Solar Flares & Speedy Spacecraft: Revolutionizing Our Cosmic Commute

#417: Solar Flares & Speedy Spacecraft: Revolutionizing Our Cosmic Commute

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries vor 2 Jahren

0:00

36:30

This episode is brought to you with the support of NordVPN.
Every Internet connected device deserves to have NordVPN for
it's online safety. To check out the special Space Nuts deal
for you as a listener, visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts

Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they embark on
another fascinating journey through the cosmos in the latest
episode of Space Nuts. In this installment, the duo delves into a
myriad of space phenomena, starting with the most significant solar
flare in nearly a decade. They discuss the stunning auroral
displays that resulted from this solar outburst and the potential
impacts such events can have on our technology.Next, they celebrate
a milestone for the Mars rover Perseverance, which has spent over
1000 days (or sols) on the Red Planet. The conversation explores
the significance of the samples collected by Perseverance,
including those that may contain ancient signs of life, and the
future plans for their retrieval.The episode then propels into the
future of space travel with NASA's innovative plasma rocket
concept, which promises to cut travel time to Mars significantly.
Andrew and Fred unpack the potential of this high-efficiency
propulsion system and what it could mean for human exploration of
the Red Planet.Finally, the pair examines a colossal protoplanetary
disc discovery, the largest ever observed, which could herald the
formation of some of the most massive planets we've ever seen. They
ponder the possibilities of planet formation, the emergence of
life, and the long-term evolution of these cosmic systems.From
solar spectacles and Martian milestones to revolutionary rockets
and planetary potential, this episode of Space Nuts is a cosmic
cornucopia of astronomical insights. Tune in and let your
imagination soar as we continue to uncover the secrets of the
universe.

00:00:00 Andrew Dunkley talks about budgets and dog issues on this
week's Space Nuts

00:02:31 The biggest solar flare in nearly a decade has just passed
over the earth

00:06:58 Perseverance mission to look for signs of past life on
Mars

00:14:22 Andrew Freedman says he could rerelease World War One
audio under Australian copyright

00:16:49 A proposed plasma rocket would cut the travel time to Mars
to two months

00:24:09 Fred: Have you seen a house before they build it

00:25:47 New infrared observations show giant edge on
protoplanetary disc

00:32:10 Space Nuts podcast available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify
and iHeartRadio

Support Space Nuts and join us on this interstellar voyage by
visiting our support page. Your contributions help us continue our
mission to explore the wonders of the universe. Clear skies and
boundless exploration await on Space Nuts, where we make the cosmos
your backyard.

Become a supporter of this podcast:
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.