About this episode

The episode discusses Blue Origin's explosive test, primordial black holes, and dark energy.

Sponsor Link: This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you by NordVPN , your reliable partner for online security. To take advantage of our exclusive offer, including four extra months for free , visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts . Space Exploration: Blue Origin's Explosive Test and the Mysteries of the Universe In this thrilling episode of Space Nuts , hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson reunite to discuss a range of captivating topics, including the recent explosive test of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, primordial black holes, and the ongoing debate around dark energy. Buckle up as we delve into the cosmos and explore these fascinating themes. Episode Highlights: - Blue Origin's Test Launch: The episode kicks off with an analysis of the dramatic Blue Origin test that resulted in an explosive incident at Cape Canaveral, raising questions about the future of the Artemis programme and the implications for upcoming lunar missions. - Primordial Black Holes: Andrew and Fred Watson discuss a recent microlensing event observed in the Large Magellanic Cloud, exploring the possibility that the mysterious object, dubbed Phoebe, could be a primordial black hole, a concept first…

People in this episode

Hosts: Professor Fred Watson, Andrew Dunkley

Topics covered

• Blue Origin
• primordial black holes
• dark energy
• gravitational microlensing
• space exploration

Keywords

• Blue Origin
• New Glenn rocket
• primordial black holes
• gravitational microlensing
• dark energy
• space exploration

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Blue Origin

Places: Cape Canaveral, Large Magellanic Cloud

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