S03E210: Supersonic Spacecraft, Cosmic Cannibalism, and Mars' Mysteries

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E210
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your Daily dose of space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have an exciting lineup of stories that cover everything from supersonic spacecraft to mysterious objects in space.
Highlights:
- Supersonic Breakthrough: Discover Dawn Aerospace's remarkable achievement with their MK11 Aurora spacecraft, which broke the sound barrier during a test flight in New Zealand. Learn about its innovative design, capable of reaching the edge of space twice in a single day, and its potential impact on reusable space technology.
- Webb Telescope's Discovery: Unveil the groundbreaking findings from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope in the Orion Nebula, where it has confirmed the existence of protoplanetary disks around brown dwarfs. Explore how this discovery reshapes our understanding of these cosmic objects and their potential to host planetary systems.
- China's Space Advances: Explore China's new Haolong spacecraft, a reusable cargo shuttle entering the engineering phase. Understand its role in supporting China's Tiangong Space Station and its significance in the rapidly expanding Chinese commercial space industry.
- Mars Exploration Update: Get the latest on NASA's Curiosity rover as it captures a 360-degree panorama of the Gades Valles Channel on Mars. Delve into the intriguing discovery of sulfur stones and the rover's next target, the Boxwork formation, which could provide insights into Mars' wet history.
- Mars Landing Breakthrough: Learn about the collaboration between NASA and SpaceX that has led to a breakthrough in Mars landing technology. Discover how supersonic retro propulsion could solve the challenge of landing human-scale missions on Mars.
- Celestial Cannibalism: Uncover a fascinating study revealing that up to a third of stars may have devoured their own planets. Explore how this celestial phenomenon explains differences in chemical compositions among sibling stars.
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