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Q&A: Ultra Hot Jupiters and Rocket Fuel Recycling In this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts , hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner tackle a variety of intriguing questions from listeners. From the nature of ultra hot Jupiters to the complexities of reusing spent rocket fuel, this episode is packed with insights and cosmic curiosities.


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- Ultra Hot Jupiters Explained: David from the Sunshine Coast asks about the origins of the materials that form stars and their planets, leading to a fascinating discussion about the lifecycle of stars and the cosmic recycling of elements.


- Rocket Fuel Reuse: Mark from the UK presents a thought-provoking idea regarding the potential for reusing water ice as rocket fuel, prompting a deep dive into the challenges of capturing exhaust and the physics of propulsion.


- Flat Earth Conspiracies: Paul shares his experiences with flat Earth discussions and questions the feasibility of the Artemis mission, allowing Jonty to clarify orbital mechanics and the importance of relative motion in space travel.


- Astrophysical Insights: The hosts explore the implications of past star generations on our solar system's composition and the future of space travel technologies, including the potential for innovative propulsion methods beyond traditional rockets.





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- Origins of Stellar Material


- Challenges in Rocket Fuel Reuse


- Addressing Flat Earth Theories


- Future of Space Propulsion Technologies


- Cosmic Recycling of Elements


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SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 68 *How black holes shape the cosmos A new study has revealed how powerful jets generated by black holes shape the universe. *NASA forced to end its MAVEN Mars Mission NASA has been forced to shut down its MAVEN mission orbiting Mars following a mysterious spacecraft failure in December. *Earth gets a rare blue micro moon Skywatchers have just experienced a rare blue micro-moon. *The Science Report An El Niño climate event to develop this month and last at least until the southern hemisphere spring. One in six cases of COVID-19 might have resulted in patients suffering long covid. Palaeontologists have identified fossils of a new species of raptor-like dinosaur in Patagonia. Skeptics guide to antivaxxers change of heart. Our Guests This Week: Dr Steve Prabu from Curtin University Beth Johnson from the search for extraterrestrial intelligence SETI institute Texas A&M Space Institute Director Dr Nancy Currie-Gregg Texas A&M Space Institute lead Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr Rob Ambrose NASA Johnson Space Centre Director Vanessa Wyche And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics





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Astrobiology Part 2: The Search for Life Beyond Earth In this captivating continuation of our exploration of astrobiology, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner delve deeper into the complexities of life in the universe. Following up on their previous discussion, they tackle the intriguing factors that influence the potential for life on other planets, as well as the implications of our own technological advancements.


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- Review of Astrobiology: The episode kicks off with a quick recap of the previous discussion on the history of astrobiology, including the ongoing search for life within our solar system and beyond.


- The Exoplanet Era: Jonty shares insights on our current capabilities to identify exoplanets that may harbour life, discussing the significance of size, distance from stars, and other critical factors in determining habitability.


- Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence: The hosts explore the challenges of detecting intelligent life and the fascinating concept of alien megastructures, as well as the importance of understanding what to look for in the cosmos.


- Planetary Systems and Habitability: The conversation shifts to the dynamics of planetary systems and how factors like Milankovitch cycles, orbital stability, and the presence of water influence a planet's ability to support life.


- Ethics of Seeding Life: A listener question prompts a discussion on the ethical implications of potentially seeding other planets with life, exploring the concept of panspermia and the responsibilities of humanity in the cosmos.





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- Recap of Astrobiology Part 1


- The Exoplanet Landscape


- Searching for Intelligent Life


- Factors Influencing Habitability


- Ethical Considerations in Seeding Life


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SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 67 *Are we in a cosmic void after all? It’s an hypothesis which has been around for decades and refuses to go away: Are we in a cosmic void? *New study confirms a black hole that formed before its galaxy Astronomers using the Webb Space Telescope have identified a supermassive black hole in the early universe that formed before its host galaxy. *Another win for SpaceX over Boeing NASA has just awarded SpaceX six more crew transfer missions to the International Space Station because Boeing still can't certify its Starliner spacecraft as safe for human operation. *SkyWatch June The June Solstice, the constellation Sagittarius, and the Taurids meteor shower are among the highlights of the June night skies on Sky watch. Our Guests This Week: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman NASA Associate Administrator Lori Glaze NASA Moon Base executive Carlos García-Galán And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics And Senior science writer and Sky and Telescope magazine contributor Jonathan Nally 🌏 Get Our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ www.bitesz.com/nordvpn (http://www.bitesz.com/nordvpn) . The discounts and bonuses are incredible! And it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ If you’d like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content by becoming a SpaceTime crew member, you can do just that through The Big Bang editions on Patreon, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Details on the Support page on our website https://www.bitesz.com/show/spacetime/support/ (https://www.bitesz.com/show/spacetime/support/) For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ (https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ)


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SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 66 *Starship undertakes its 12th test flight The world’s largest and most powerful rocket, the SpaceX super heavy Starship has undertaken its 12th test flight with mixed results. *Massive rocket explosion at Cape Canaveral Blue Origin's latest New Glenn rocket has exploded in a spectacular ball of flame and fire during a static hot fire test at the Cape Canaveral Space Force base in Florida. *How Earth recycles the continents A new study claims Earth’s crust and mantle have been mixing together for billions of years continuously reworking the planet’s continents deep beneath the surface. *The Science Report A new study shows that dentists have been drilling teeth to treat cavities for almost 60,000 years. Warnings that even moderate increases in temperatures heightens the likelihood of koala deaths. One in six kids now experiencing some form of online sexual exploitation and abuse. Alex on Tech : Rokid’s new smart glasses.





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