S27E91: Starliner’s Stranded Crew, Mars’ Sulphur Surprise, and Ancient Earth’s Secrets

Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 91, where we delve into the latest cosmic events and advancements in space exploration.- Starliner's Stranded Crew: There's still no return date for Boeing's trouble-plagued Starliner spacecraft, which remains docked at the International Space Station. Helium leaks and faulty thrusters have turned what was meant to be an eight-day mission into a seven-week marathon.

- Curiosity's Stunning Discovery: NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has discovered rocks made of pure sulphur on the red planet. This unprecedented find has scientists excited and puzzled, as they investigate the geological history of Mars.

- Ancient Earth Rocks: New research shows that some of Earth's oldest rocks are more widespread than previously thought. Mineral deposits near the Western Australian town of Coeli have been dated to 3.44 billion years, offering new insights into Earth's ancient history.

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- 00:00:00 - This is spacetime series 27, episode 91, for broadcast on 29 July 2024

- 00:00:46 - Helium leaks and faulty thrusters hampered SpaceX Starliner mission to ISS

- 00:06:56 - NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has discovered rocks made of pure sulphur on Mars

- 00:12:16 - New study shows some of planet Earth's oldest rocks are far more widespread

- 00:17:32 - Zircons are fantastic timekeepers because they have an inbuilt clock

- 00:24:00 - Idea is thinking about, you know, on the early earth, was

- 00:28:51 - New study finds human induced climate change has driven increasing rainfall variability globally

- 00:36:30 - Spacetime is available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday through Apple podcasts