First Dream Chaser space plane delivered to NASA | S26E138

The Space News Podcast.
SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 138
*First Dream Chaser space plane delivered to NASA
Sierra Nevada’s first operational Dream Chaser space plane has left its production facility in preparation for its first space flight early next year.
*Infrared aurora discovered on Uranus
Astronomers have confirmed the presence of an infrared aurora on the cold, ice giant Uranus.
*2023’s Antarctic Ozone Hole
The 2023 Antarctic ozone hole reached its maximum size on September 21, according to annual satellite and balloon-based measurements made by NASA and NOAA.
*The Science Report
Atrial fibrillation associated with a 45% higher risk of memory and other brain function decline.
More needs to be done to reduce the number of marine animals killed by ships.
Study shows older women who look after the sick and frail live longer.
Skeptics guide to ghosts and demons

This week’s guests includes:

Honorary Associate Professor Charley Lineweaver from the Australian National University

Euclid VIS Instrument scientist Reiko Nakajima

Euclid Project scientist Rene Laureijs from ESA

Euclid NISP Instrument scientist William Gillard

Euclid calibration support scientist Kerry Patterson

Euclid deputy project scientist Roland Vavrek

Sara Nieto from ESA’s Euclid Scientific Archive

Euclid science ground segment scientist Herve Aussel

And our regular guests:

Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life

Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics

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