Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S04E10

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Astronomy Daily, your daily source for the latest updates in space exploration and astronomical discoveries. I'm Anna, and today we have an exciting lineup of stories that highlight the dynamic and rapidly evolving nature of our universe.

Highlights :

- SpaceX's Starship Test Flight Preparations: SpaceX is gearing up for a groundbreaking test flight with its next Starship, featuring crucial upgrades and a planned recovery attempt of the Super Heavy Booster. This mission marks a significant step towards operational capabilities, with up to 25 launches planned this year.

- NASA JPL's Challenges Amid Wildfires: The Eaton Fire near Los Angeles has severely impacted the JPL community, with over 150 employees losing their homes. Despite these challenges, essential operations continue, showcasing the resilience of our space exploration infrastructure.

- Mars at Its Brightest: Stargazers can look forward to a spectacular view of Mars this weekend as it makes its closest approach to Earth. This rare event offers a prime opportunity for observation, coinciding with Mars's opposition.

- World's First Wooden Satellite: Lignosat, the first wooden satellite, has been deployed from the ISS. This innovative experiment in sustainable space technology could pave the way for environmentally friendly spacecraft construction.

- Double Flash Event from a Black Hole : Astronomers have observed a rare double flare event from a supermassive black hole, providing new insights into these cosmic giants. This celestial performance offers a unique opportunity to study black hole interactions with stars.

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NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

[NASA JPL](https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/)

International Space Station

[ISS](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html)

Kyoto University

[Kyoto University](https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en)

Sumitomo Forestry

[Sumitomo Forestry](https://sfc.jp/english/)

Mars opposition

[Mars Opposition](https://mars.nasa.gov/all-about-mars/night-sky/opposition/)

Artemis program

[NASA Artemis](https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/)

Sagittarius A

[Sagittarius A](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/chandra/multimedia/sagittariusA.html)

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SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 05

Volcanic Activity on Mars

New research suggests recent volcanic activity on Mars, with eruptions possibly occurring within the last 50,000 years. This discovery, based on satellite observations, highlights a mysterious dark deposit in Elysium Planitia, indicating explosive volcanism. The findings could mean Mars is still volcanically active, raising possibilities of habitable conditions due to interactions between magma and icy substrates.

Mysteries of Supernova 1987A

Astronomers using the Murchison Wide Field Array have been delving into the enigmatic Supernova 1987A. The supernova, marking the death of a blue supergiant star, offers insights into stellar evolution. The peculiar hourglass shape and the unexpected blue supergiant phase of the progenitor star continue to puzzle scientists.

Dream Chaser Space Plane Launch Delayed

The inaugural flight of the Dream Chaser space plane, Tenacity, is now scheduled for May. The spacecraft will carry supplies to the International Space Station, showcasing its capabilities. Sierra Space plans to use Dream Chaser for future missions, including building an orbiting habitat.

00:00 New study claims there's evidence for recent volcanic activity on Mars

05:34 Low frequency radio observations have provided a window into SN 1987A's past life

13:30 The long awaited inaugural flight of Sierra Space's Dream Chaser space plane is now expected

18:52 Canadian scientists compared prevalence and risk of mental disorders between trans and gender diverse people

21:07 Phoenix, Arizona named as America's top location for UFO sightings

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