S03E186: Meteorite Mysteries, SpaceX’s New Milestone, and Zero-G Snacking

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E186

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest in space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we're diving into a cosmic lineup that spans from ancient meteorite impacts to the intriguing world of black hole mergers.

Highlights:

- Ancient Meteorite Impacts: Journey back 3.26 billion years to an Earth transformed by a colossal meteorite impact, 200 times larger than the one that ended the dinosaurs. Discover how this cataclysmic event may have surprisingly boosted early life, as revealed by recent research in the Barberton Greenstone Belt of South Africa.

- Busy Week for Space Launches: SpaceX is set for another Starlink satellite launch from Cape Canaveral, alongside a classified mission for the National Reconnaissance Office, potentially marking their 400th orbital launch. Meanwhile, China, Blue Origin, and Japan are all gearing up for significant launches, showcasing the dynamic pace of global space exploration.

- Asteroid Ryugu's Surprising Origins: New analysis of samples from asteroid Ryugu challenges previous beliefs about its formation. Findings suggest it may have formed near Jupiter, offering fresh insights into the complex history of carbon-rich asteroids and the early solar system.

- Black Hole Mergers : Delve into the violent and fascinating process of black hole mergers, where cosmic collisions release gravitational waves more powerful than all the stars in the observable universe combined. These events provide unprecedented insights into the nature of spacetime and gravity.

- Doritos in Space: In a lighter story, Doritos debuts the first commercial filmed in space. Learn how the beloved snack made its way to orbit with a special zero-gravity Cool Ranch flavor, raising funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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