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#399: Celestial Collisions & the Art of Extinguishing Stars: Probing Planetary Impacts and Fire Safety in Orbit

#399: Celestial Collisions & the Art of Extinguishing Stars: Probing Planetary Impacts and Fire Safety in Orbit

Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries vor 2 Jahren

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Strap in for a fiery cosmic conundrum and a celestial mystery
spanning centuries in this latest episode of Space Nuts! Host
Andrew Dunkley and the ever-knowledgeable Professor Fred Watson
ignite a discussion on the dangers of fire in space. With a look
back at some of history's most harrowing space blazes, they delve
into NASA's sapphire experiments, which test the flammability of
spacecraft materials to enhance future mission safety. From the
tragic Apollo 1 disaster to a perilous inferno aboard the Mir space
station, learn how these pivotal events are shaping the protocols
that keep astronauts safe among the stars.

Then, shift your gaze to a distant starlight drama as our Space
Nuts duo investigates a puzzling stellar eclipse lasting 500 days.
Could the dimming of a young, sun-like star be the aftermath of a
colossal planetary collision? With the help of archival data from
NASA's WISE mission, scientists have pieced together a story of
cosmic destruction and creation. Discover how two exoplanets, each
several times the mass of Earth, may have smashed together, leaving
behind a glowing cloud of debris and the potential birth of new
moons or even more planets.

This episode is a testament to the relentless pursuit of knowledge
and the ingenious methods astronomers use to unravel the secrets of
the universe, even from 1850 light-years away. So, prepare for a
journey that explores both the immediate concerns within our
spacecraft and the cataclysmic events of distant solar
systems.

For a deeper dive into the universe's most burning questions and
enigmatic events, subscribe to Space Nuts on your favorite podcast
platform. And remember, the Q&A session now gets its spotlight
in a dedicated episode every Monday, ensuring you get your full
dose of cosmic curiosity. Until next time, keep your eyes to the
cosmos and your mind open to the wonders it holds!

Episode Chapters

(00:00) Welcome to Space Nuts: Astronomy and Space Science

(02:22) Fires in space - A look at NASA's sapphire
experiments

(12:45) The 500-day stellar eclipse and planetary collision
aftermath

(24:10) The future of space safety and celestial observations

(29:55) Closing thoughts and the new Space Nuts Q&A
episodes

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