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The Answer Is No as We’re Go For Launch

Astronomers capture the image of a newborn planet, we bust a couple of myths doing the rounds at the moment and Brad and Matt discuss the upcoming SpaceX launch…

Tuesday, May 26 2020

Talkin’ Science Uncut : Week 21 2020

Welcome to another edition of Talkin’ Science uncut, where we produce live the entire show from start to finish on Saturday mornings.

Saturday, May 23 2020

NASA Lays the Ground Rules for Artemis

As we gear up for next week’s crewed Dragon test flight, NASA is looking further ahead by putting out the rules for companies and countries collaborating on the Artemis missions to the moon. Interestingly the US hasn’t signed the treaty as yet…

Friday, May 22 2020

China’s “Whoopsie”

Following the successful test flight of China’s new Long March 5B rocket information has emerged that their deorbit program for the core stage either didn’t go according to plan.

Thursday, May 21 2020

The Mystery of a Boomerang Shaped Galaxy

Astronomers using the MeerKAT telescope in South Africa have uncovered the mysterious forces behind the boomerang shaped galaxy PKS 2014-55

Wednesday, May 20 2020

The Mystery of a Boomerang Galaxy as We Learn About China’s “Whoopsie” : Talkin’ Science

As astronomers uncover the complexities surrounding galaxy PKS 2014-55, we’re learning details about China’s “whoopsie” as the core stage of their new rocket lands close to New York City and NASA sets down the ground rules for the Artemis missions to the moon…

Tuesday, May 19 2020

Catching Up on 2020’s Week 20

Another week passes us by here on planet Earth and we’re fast approaching another spin around the sun. So we thought what better way to kick into Sunday night (or

Sunday, May 17 2020

Talkin’ Science LIVE : Week 20 2020

We’re LIVE once again for this Saturday, May 16 2020 with the uncut edition of this weeks Talkin’ Science…

Saturday, May 16 2020

China’s Rocket Test

Last week we brought you details of China’s plans to test launch a bigger rocket they’re hoping to use to get their astronauts into orbit and beyond, as the country continues to rapidly accelerate it’s space program. We can now report that they’ve successfully completed that test.

Friday, May 15 2020

Tom Cruise is Heading to the Space Station

Known for his daredevil stunts that help push the audience into a massive sense of disbelief, actor Tom Cruise is set to head up to the Space Station to film his next movie. Details are scarce, but at least Tom and a camera operator will be heading up at some point.

Thursday, May 14 2020

A Close Stellar Mass Black Hole

Astronomers have discovered the closest black hole to Earth at just 1, 000 light years away. We’re told not to worry though, given that it’s just a small one – a stellar mass black hole.

Wednesday, May 13 2020

A Nearby Black Hole as Tom Cruise Goes Orbital : Talkin’ Science

Another week in our Coronavirus lockdown life rolls around, and Dr Brad Tucker is here with details of the closest black hole to Earth being discovered by astronomers, Tom Cruise and SpaceX signing up to film a movie on the Space Station and China’s shakedown cruise of it’s new long March 5B rocket.

Tuesday, May 12 2020