S26E27: The Asteroid that Almost Swallowed a Spacecraft // 59 New Exoplanets // Starship Launch Plans

<b>SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 27</b> *The asteroid that almost swallowed a spacecraft It sounds like something out of a 1950s sci-fi movie, but it seems that the asteroid Bennu almost swallowed NASA’s Osiris-Rex spacecraft during its sample collection maneuver. <b>*59 new exoplanets discovered in our stellar neighbourhood</b> A survey of nearby stars has discovered no less than 59 previously unknown exoplanets around a dozen of which are in their host star’s habitable zones. <b>*Starship still planning to launch this month</b> SpaceX say they’re still hoping to undertake the maiden orbital test flight of the world’s biggest and most powerful rocket sometime this month. <b>*The Science Report</b> Stronger El Nino’s could accelerate ice sheet melting. The bionic finger that can feel. Iran ready to produce four nukes now! <b>Skeptics guide </b>waving goodbye to Nessie <b>This week’s talent includes:</b> Professor Hrvoje Tkalčić from the Australian National University Curiosity's project scientist Ashwin Vasavada from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena California And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from iTWire.com Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics Jonathan Nally the editor of Australian Sky and Telescope Magazine <b>Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: </b><a href="https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen</a> <b></b> For more SpaceTime and show links: <a href="https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ</a> If you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen to. Thank you… <b>To become a SpaceTime supporter and unlock commercial free editions of the show, gain early access and bonus content, please visit </b><a href="https://bitesz.supercast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>https://bitesz.supercast.com/</b></a><b> . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.</b> <b> </b>