S03E222: Venus’s Ocean Mystery, Gravitational Wave Breakthrough, and China’s Satellite Milestone

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E222

Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest cosmic discoveries and space exploration news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have a thrilling lineup of stories that will take you from Venus's ancient mysteries to groundbreaking gravitational wave mapping.

Highlights:

- Venus's Ocean Mystery: Dive into new research that finally answers whether Venus, often called Earth's twin, ever had oceans. Discover the stark findings from the study published in Nature Astronomy that reveal Venus's dry past and how it diverged from Earth.

- Gravitational Wave Breakthrough: Explore the extraordinary advancements in gravitational wave mapping by Australian astrophysicists. Learn about the detailed maps created using the Meerkat Pulsar Timing Array, revealing unexpected hotspots and insights into supermassive black holes.

- China's Satellite Milestone : Celebrate China's successful deployment of AppStar 6e, their first all-electric propulsion telecommunications satellite. Understand how this innovative technology marks a significant step forward in satellite operations and space communications.

- Space Launch Frenzy: Catch up on a busy week of space launches with 10 orbital missions planned. From SpaceX's ambitious Falcon 9 schedule to China's classified launches and Europe's solar observation missions, discover the dynamic nature of modern space operations.

- BepiColombo's Mercury Encounter: Follow the ESA and JAXA's BepiColombo spacecraft as it completes its fifth flyby of Mercury. Learn about the new images and data captured, and the mission's progress towards unraveling Mercury's mysteries.

For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. (https://www.astronomydaily.io) Sign up for our free Daily newsletter to stay informed on all things space. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTube, Tumblr, and TikTok . Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts.

Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.

Become a supporter of this podcast for commercial free episodes etc. Details at https://spacenutspodcast.com/about (https://spacenutspodcast.com/about)

✍️ Episode References

Nature Astronomy

https://www.nature.com/natastron/

OSGRAV

https://www.osgrav.org.au/

Swinburne University

https://www.swinburne.edu.au/

Meerkat Pulsar Timing Array

https://www.sarao.ac.za/science/meerkat/

China Academy of Space Technology

http://www.cast.cn/

AppStar Alliance Satcom Ltd

http://www.appstar.com.hk/

European Space Agency

https://www.esa.int/

JAXA

https://global.jaxa.jp/

Ariane 5 rocket

https://www.arianespace.com/vehicle/ariane-5/

SpaceX

https://www.spacex.com/

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) .

Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/24413853?utm_source=youtube