Unraveling 3I ATLAS: Comet Chemistry, Psyche's Craters, and the Space Junk Dilemma
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This episode discusses the changing composition of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, new findings on asteroid Psyche, and the increasing problem of space junk.
SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 49 *Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS is changing A new study has discovered that the interstellar comet 3I Atlas appears to be undergoing a change in the composition of the volatile gasses its emitting. *Large craters offering new clues to the origin of the strange asteroid Psyche Scientists believe large impact craters on the surface of the mysterious metallic asteroid 16 Psyche may provide clues about its formation. *Fighting the growing threat of space junk Debris from space craft is becoming a growing problem in orbit. Now days considerable time and effort is undertaken to track the millions of pieces of spent rocket stages, disused satellites, and collision or explosion sourced spacecraft debris currently orbiting the Earth. *The Science Report Older men are more likely to add extra salt to their food despite its health dangers. Sightings of the world’s two largest whale species - blue and fin whales - have increased in the southeastern Atlantic. New study shows Nutmeg, probably originated in the Banda Islands. *Skeptics guide to the Bank of England’s fears over UFO disclosures. Our Guests This Week: Astronomical Society of Australia Page Medal winner…
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