Science & Space
Science and spaceflight, from rocket launches and planetary exploration to astronomy, physics and discoveries that change our understanding of the world.
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Weapons in space and a new podcast on the search for life in the universe, and what happens next
For the first time, the U.S. military has confirmed it has deployed a space weapon in Earth’s orbit. Plus, “When We Find Them” is a new podcast series with Central Florida Public media that explores people have searched for life in our universe.
Encore: Welcome to the Dark Side
Normal matter—the kind that makes up our home planet and everything we can see—adds up to just five percent of the known universe. The other 95 percent is dark matter and dark energy. NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will settle essential questions about this dark side, especially dark energy, one of the biggest mysteries in all of science. In this encore presentation, hear how NASA astrophysicists study dark matter and dark energy and why they are making scientists reconsider our basic understanding of the universe.
Special Report - 6th Government UFO Files
It's the 6th release of UAPs/UFOs files and this time its making headlines! Join EMMY Award broadcaster, David Denault with details, include Skinwalker Ranch.
This Secret Force Field Is the Reason We’re Alive
This compilation explores the mysterious force fields that surround our planet, protecting Earth from the deadly dangers of the cosmos. ▀▀▀▀▀▀ A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these videos possible. Sign-up here: https://bit.ly/4aiJZNF
Solar Superflares and Gondwana's Legacy: Unpacking Earth's Cosmic Changes
SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 113 New evidence of superflares on the Sun A new study has found that a giant sunspot observed back in 1947 had the potential to trigger a massive solar super flare. How Gondwana changes life on Planet Earth A new study has rewritten the evolution of one of planet Earth’s greatest ancient land masses, the super continent of Gondwana. The incredibly shrinking planet Mercury A new study suggests that the planet Mercury may have shrunk by as much as 30 percent since its creation.
331 -John McFall - Space For Everyone
Matt interviews ESA astronaut John McFall: Paralympian, surgeon and the first astronaut with a Paralympic medal to be cleared for a long-duration space mission. They talk astronaut training, the science and engineering of making spaceflight accessible, and what John’s journey could mean for the future of human spaceflight. Plus, Matt and Leddra talk eclipses, why totality is quite unlike anything else, and their trip to Mallorca to witness the spectacular total solar eclipse of August 2026
The Surprising Danger of Building a Human Colony on the Moon
It’s actually happening. NASA has released their plans to build a moon base: humanity’s first ever home on another world. In this video, we’ll dig into the blueprint to reveal what the habitat will look like, how we’ll survive the harsh lunar environment, and the deadly challenges waiting on the surface. But NASA isn’t alone. Who else is racing to claim this region first?▀▀▀▀▀▀For 1 week, 15% OFF all Hoverpens with code ASTRUM, or click the link https://noviumdesign.shop/Astrum - Free shipping to most countries.
Book Club Edition: Alien Oceans by Kevin Hand
Where are we most likely to find evidence of life, past or living, in the Solar System? Planetary scientist and author Kevin Hand looks to warm, salty ocean depths beneath protective layers of ice on worlds such as Europa and Enceladus. His enthralling book became a popular selection in The Planetary Society’s member book club. He recently joined the Society’s Mat Kaplan for a deep exploration of the best science. Kevin also shared tales of his own harrowing, revealing journeys through Earth’s undersea world.
Cosmic Perspectives with Neil deGrasse Tyson
NASA astronaut Chris Williams and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explore human spaceflight, astrophysics, and the wonder of the universe. Episode 437
Down Goes Farrah
A US Cold War era satellite broke apart in orbit and no one knows why. A French court has ruled that aviation radiation is real and that it qualifies as an occupational hazard for flight crews. SpaceX has a significant launch scheduled for next week. Vampire dwarf stars probably won't be a hot Halloween costume this year, but perhaps they should be. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
No Good, Very Bad News and Some Planetary Palate Cleansers
Join us as we bounce between the geology behind the recent landslide in Nepal and Tibet, the joy of Saturn's south pole forming a decagon, the frustration of both US and Russian space programs having launch capacity issues, and the good news of BepiColombo getting ready to enter Mercury's orbit.
Star Trek at 60: What Vulcans and Klingons can teach us about being human (Part 2)
This is part two of our Star Trek 60th anniversary series. Robert Picardo, the Emergency Medical Hologram on Star Trek: Voyager and a member of The Planetary Society's board of directors, reads a vintage letter from Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry asking fans to join a brand new organization called The Planetary Society.
Human Factors: Designing Systems with People in Mind - Part 1 of 2
Dr. Cynthia Null, NASA Technical Fellow for Human Factors, discusses how understanding human capabilities and limitations can help engineers reduce risk and design safer, more successful missions from the start.
This New Evidence Could Rewrite the Dinosaur Extinction | Astrum Earth
Think you know what killed the dinosaurs? Think again. Breakthrough evidence is reshaping everything we knew about Earth’s most famous mass extinction, and revealing that the famous asteroid impact might not tell the whole story.▀▀▀▀▀▀ Remove your personal information from the web at https://joindeleteme.com/ASTRUMEARTH and use code ASTRUMEARTH for 20% off DeleteMe international Plans. ▀▀▀▀▀▀ A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these videos possible. Sign-up here: https://bit.ly/4aiJZNF
Cosmic Revelations: 27 New Worlds and Saturn's Mysterious Decagonal Jet
SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 111 27 new Trans Neptunian Objects discovered in the outer solar system The first ever joint observation of Trans Neptunian objects by NASA’s Hubble and Webb space telescopes has discovered 27 new worlds in the dark outer reaches of the solar system. A decagon discovered at Saturn's south pole New observations by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have revealed a giant, evolving, 10-sided decagon atmospheric structure encircling Saturn's south pole.
Tracking El Niño from space and Chandra’s interesting X-ray finding
NASA and the EU’s Sentinel-6 satellites track ocean temperatures and can help predict how storms move and intensify. Plus, a team of researchers have made some recent discoveries from X-ray tails from the Chandra X-Ray observatory.
Lunar Mysteries and Snowball Earth: Unraveling Cosmic Enigmas
SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 110 Lunar far side rocks rewriting history A new study claims the timing and intensity of asteroid bombardment across the lunar surface declined gradually, rather than being a short, intense burst of impacts as previously thought. The crystals that might have made Snow Ball Earth worse A new study claims planet Earth may have been pushed deeper into a global deep freeze known as snowball Earth by something as ordinary as salt.
What’s next for Europe in low Earth orbit?
Low Earth orbit is changing. With the International Space Station (ISS) approaching the later years of its life, new commercial destinations emerging and Europe investing in future transportation capabilities, a new chapter is beginning in orbit.
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