A Successful Test Of The New Phoenix Rocket Engine

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.<br />SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 61<br />*A successful test of the new Phoenix rocket engine<br />Gilmour Space Technologies says it’s still aiming to undertake an orbital test flight of its Eris rocket from Queensland’s new Bowen spaceport before the end of this year. The confirmation follows a successful full mission duration test firing of its new Phoenix liquid fuelled rocket engine.<br />*Why Uranus and Neptune are coloured differently<br />Astronomers may finally have worked out why the solar systems two ice giants Uranus and Neptune have different colours. Neptune and Uranus have much in common — they have similar masses, sizes, and atmospheric compositions — yet their appearances are notably different.<br />*A mysterious new type of magnetic wave discovered in the Earth’s core<br />Scientists have discovered a mysterious new type of magnetic wave that sweeps across the outermost part of Earth's outer core every seven years. The newly discovered magnetic wave sweeps across the surface of the planet’s outer core -- where the core meets the mantle -- every seven years oscillating and propagating westward at up to 1500 kilometres a year.<br />*The Science Report<br />A new study warns that far more Australian reptiles are facing extinction than previously thought.<br />A new record setting solar cell achieving 39.5% efficiency.<br />A new study has found that having that morning cup of coffee could help you live longer.<br />Skeptic's guide to astrology cooking<br /> Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: <a href="https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen" rel="noopener">https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen</a> <br /><br />For more SpaceTime and show links: <a href="https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ</a> <br />If you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen to. Thank you…<br />To become a SpaceTime supporter and unlock commercial-free editions of the sho