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Space Nuts
Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley
Join Professor Fred Watson, world-renowned Astronomer at Large, and Sci-Fi Author and Broadcaster Andrew Dunkley, on their captivating podcast, Space Nuts. Dive into the vast universe of space, astronomy and astrophysics as they discuss the latest news, exciting space travel adventures, groundbreaking discoveries, and unravel the enduring mysteries of the cosmos. This engaging series offers a unique blend of expert insights and imaginative storytelling and listener input, making it a must-listen for space enthusiasts and science fiction fans alike.
Two episodes a week with news and explainer focused editions published on Thursday's and our Listener Q&A focused edition on Monday's.
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Space Nuts Episode #489: Meteorite Madness, Space Treaties, and Cosmic Connections
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner as they explore a whirlwind of cosmic topics in this exciting episode of Space Nuts. From a meteorite striking a Canadian doorstep to a deep dive into space treaties and panspermia, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and discussions that will leave you pondering the mysteries of the universe.
Episode Highlights:
- Meteorite Strike: Discover the incredible story of a meteorite captured on a doorbell camera as it strikes a home in Canada. Jonti shares the details of the event, the type of meteorite involved, and the unique audio captured during the impact.
- Space Treaties and Ownership: Andrew and Jonti discuss the implications of Donald Trump's inauguration speech regarding the U.S. claim to Mars. Explore the 1967 Space Treaty that prohibits ownership of celestial bodies and the challenges of enforcing such agreements in today's commercial space era.
- Panspermia Possibilities: Delve into the intriguing concept of panspermia, which suggests that life could be transferred between planets via meteorites. Jonti explains new research proposing that life in Venus's atmosphere might have originated from Earth, raising questions about our understanding of life in the solar system.
- SpaceX and Blue Origin Launches: Get the latest updates on recent rocket launches, including SpaceX's Starship test flight and Blue Origin's New Glenn. Learn about the successes and challenges faced by these companies as they continue to push the boundaries of space exploration.
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Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.
00:00 - Andrew Dunkley introduces the episode's topics
02:15 - Discussion on the meteorite strike in Canada
06:50 - Analysis of Donald Trump's comments on space ownership
12:30 - Explanation of the Space Treaty and its implications
18:45 - Exploration of panspermia and its relevance to Venus
25:10 - Updates on SpaceX and Blue Origin launches
30:00 - Closing thoughts and upcoming celestial events
✍️ Episode References
Space Treaty 1967
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outer_Space_Treaty
Panspermia Theory
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panspermia
SpaceX Starship
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500 - Meteorite Doorbells, Space Treaties & Panspermia Possibilities: #489 - The Great Cosmic Debate Thu, 23 Jan 2025
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499 - Primordial Black Holes, Ancient Galaxies & The Ultimate Lagrange Point: #488 - Q&A Edition Mon, 20 Jan 2025
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498 - Galactic Revelations, Cometary Wonders & Moon Mysteries: #487 - First Edition of 2025 Fri, 17 Jan 2025
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497 - James Webb's First Light, Galactic Anomalies & Space Surprises: #486 - Holiday Special 6 Tue, 14 Jan 2025
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496 - Galactic Discoveries, Astronomical Dilemmas & Space Innovations: #485 - Holiday Special 5 Thu, 09 Jan 2025
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495 - Apollo Secrets, Cosmic Questions & Martian Mysteries: #484 Mon, 06 Jan 2025
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494 - Ruby Rains, Scientific Skepticism & Space Surprises: #483 Thu, 02 Jan 2025
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493 - Cosmic Mysteries, Lost Civilizations & Solar Probes: #482 Sun, 29 Dec 2024
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492 - Lunar Tides, Galactic Twins & Holiday Cheer: #481 Thu, 26 Dec 2024
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491 - Dyson Spheres, Dark Matter Mysteries & Time Twists: #480 Q&A Mon, 23 Dec 2024
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490 - Space Station Smells, Sombrero Galaxy & Dark Energy Dilemmas: #479 Fri, 20 Dec 2024
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489 - Jupiter's Giant Leap, Gravity's Infinite Debate & Cosmic Queries: #478 Q&A Mon, 16 Dec 2024
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488 - Ryugu Revelations, Martian Moon Theories & Galactic Shockwaves: #477 Fri, 13 Dec 2024
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487 - Gravitational Wave Wonders, Lunar Orbits & Satellite Showdowns: #476 Q&A Mon, 09 Dec 2024
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486 - Rocket Science Setbacks, Skynet's Secret Move & Aurora Mysteries Unveiled: #475 Thu, 05 Dec 2024
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485 - #474 Q&A: Constellation Curiosities, Comet Encounters & The Universe's Birthdate Mon, 02 Dec 2024
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484 - #473: Alien Volcanoes, Black Hole Mysteries & Uranus Revisited Fri, 29 Nov 2024
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483 - #472: Titan's Unique Atmosphere, Tidal Locking Insights & Triton's Cosmic Journey Mon, 25 Nov 2024
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482 - #471: HERA's Martian Maneuvers, Black Hole Light Echoes & Ancient Healing Rays Thu, 21 Nov 2024
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481 - #470: Cosmic Questions: Dark Matter, Titan's Secrets & Universe's Energy Mon, 18 Nov 2024
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480 - #469: Ryugu's Magnetic Mysteries, Arecibo's Silent Collapse & Venusian Impact Revelations Thu, 14 Nov 2024
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479 - #468: Moon Lava Tube Dangers, Black Hole Light Tricks & Gravitational Wave Wonders Mon, 11 Nov 2024
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478 - #467: Decoding Mars Messages, Hungry Black Holes & Martian Water Mysteries Thu, 07 Nov 2024
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477 - #466: Mysterious Spacecraft Sounds, Big Bang Beliefs & Saturn's Ring Dynamics Mon, 04 Nov 2024
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476 - #465: Fred's New Frontier, Artemis Landing Zones & Ryugu's Revealing Secrets Thu, 31 Oct 2024
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475 - #464: Dark Matter Dynamics, Spacecraft Synchronisation & Asteroid Belt Enigmas Mon, 28 Oct 2024
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474 - #463: Cosmic Collisions, Double Dwarf Discoveries & SpaceX's Stellar Strides Thu, 24 Oct 2024
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473 - #462: Dark Matter Mysteries, Gravitons & Interferometry Insights Mon, 21 Oct 2024
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472 - #461: Anglo-Australian Telescope's Golden Jubilee, Starship's Stunning Catch & Laser Links to Mars Thu, 17 Oct 2024
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471 - Solar Secrets Unveiled, Earth's New Moon & Rethinking the Big Bang Thu, 10 Oct 2024
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470 - #460: Gravity Reimagined, Quantum Field Fables & Black Hole Mysteries Sun, 13 Oct 2024
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469 - Navigating the Cosmos and Redshift Riddles Mon, 07 Oct 2024
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468 - Voyager's Roadside Rescue, Apophis Scenarios & Red Giant Revelations Thu, 03 Oct 2024
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467 - #456: Safeguarding the Moon, Titan's Liquid Sounds & Dark Matter Drifts Mon, 30 Sep 2024
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466 - #455: Starship to Mars, Expanding Galaxies & Starliner Returns Thu, 26 Sep 2024
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465 - #454: Universe's Speed Limits, Triple Star Systems & CME Mysteries Mon, 23 Sep 2024
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464 - #453: Starliner Suit Dilemma, Iron Rain on WASP 76b & Kuiper Belt Mysteries Thu, 19 Sep 2024
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463 - #452: Early Universe Mysteries, Galactic Demise & Dark Matter Interactions Mon, 16 Sep 2024
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462 - #451: Unexplained Starliner Noises, Ganymede's Cataclysm & Black Hole Jet Discoveries Thu, 12 Sep 2024
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461 - #450: Dark Matter Debate, Flawed Maths & Spinning Black Holes Mon, 09 Sep 2024
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460 - #449: 20,000 Black Holes, Polaris Dawn's Spacewalk & New Horizons' Deep Dive Thu, 05 Sep 2024
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459 - #448: Galactic Life Cycles, Black Hole Growth & Space Junk Rings Sun, 01 Sep 2024
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458 - #447: Wandering Planets, Dark Matter Controversy, and the Fermi Paradox Debate Thu, 29 Aug 2024
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457 - #446: Voyager's Future Paths, Black Hole Star Quenching & Ultimate Temperature Limits Sun, 25 Aug 2024
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456 - #445: Snowball Earth Theories, Dinosaur Asteroid Origins, and the Hubble Tension Resolved Thu, 22 Aug 2024
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455 - #444: Cosmic Movements & Solar Mysteries Unveiled Sun, 18 Aug 2024
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454 - #443: Mars' Mega Lake & ISS Archaeology Mysteries Thu, 15 Aug 2024
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453 - #442: Dark Matter Explosions & Galactic Ecliptics Sun, 11 Aug 2024
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452 - #441: The Return of Phosphine & Space Debris Dilemmas Thu, 08 Aug 2024
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451 - #440: Earth Swap Hypotheticals & Europa Clipper Countdown Sun, 04 Aug 2024