77: Another Near Miss

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly). SpaceTime 20191023 Series 22 Episode 77 *Earth escapes another asteroid near missIt’s been revealed that astronomers discovered a new asteroid some seven and a half hours after it swooped just 37,399 kilometres above the Earth’s surface – that’s closer than some satellites. *Astronomers focus on our new interstellar visitorAstronomers have taken their best and sharpest look yet at a comet that’s entered our solar system from interstellar space. *New history of Earth’s crustA new study has found that more crust was formed on the early Earth than previously thought. *Crops grown successfully in Martian soil simulantScientists have successfully grown crops using simulated Martian and lunar soils. *NASA’s new space suitsNASA has released its latest space suits to be worn by crews flying aboard the new Orion capsule. *New era begins for satellite operationsA new era for commercial satellite operations has begun with the launch of a spacecraft specifically designed to extend the life of existing satellites. *Earth imaging satellite launchA Chinese Long March-4C rocket has carried Beijing’s new Gaofen-10 Earth observation satellite into orbit. *The Science ReportHow your teenage self could determine if you end up with dementia at the other end of life.The biggest challenge in keeping astronauts healthy in space.Scientists have cracked a key step in nature’s water-splitting recipe.A new SMS scam targeting Australia post users.The mainstream media in a tizzy over a yellow slime mould.Study shows people believing in conspiracy theories tend to also believe in paranormal pseudoscience. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes Subscribe, rate and review SpaceTime at all good podcasting apps…including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, Podbean, Castbox, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, TuneIn Radio, Spreaker, Deezer, ACast, etcRSS feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/spacetime Would you prefer to have access to the special commercial-free version of SpaceTime? Help support the show, subscribe via Patreon....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary  Plus: As a part of the SpaceTime family, you can get a free audiobook of your choice, plus 30 days free access from audible.com. Just visit www.audibletrial.com/spacetime or click on the banner link at www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com Email: [email protected] receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.