Moon Mining is About to be a Thing
The inevitable next step in our return to the moon has been achieved as US President Donald Trump signs an executive order allowing mining on the moon and other celestial bodies...
Podcasts
Podcasts
Expedition to the ISS Under Unique Circumstances
As the world continues to be locked down by Coronavirus, mission critical objectives are being completed for the International Space Station - including the embarkation of the next expedition...
50 Years Since Apollo 13 as Moon Mining Becomes a Thing : Talkin’ Science
This week, we've got a few anniversaries to celebrate including TESS, Hubble and Apollo 13, plus Brad and Matt discuss the ramifications of Trump's executive order granting mining in space and we look at the new crew aboard the International Space Station...
Astronomical Home Learning
Dr Brad Tucker has teamed up with a bunch of his peers to live stream classes for kids of all ages and he's here in our 'Brad-a-thon' week to give us the scoop.
The Missing Link in Black Hole Sizes Found
A medium sized black hole has been found.
139 New Objects in Our Solar System
Astronomers have found 139 new objects in our solar system.
It’s Supermoon Wednesday
Happy Supermoon Wednesday everyone!
139 New Solar System Objects on Supermoon Wednesday Week : Talkin’ Science
This week Brad and Matt have details on the new mini planets found in the solar system, supermoon Wednesday and a new size of black hole - long thought probable.
Doug Drexler on The Orville
Mr Doug Drexler is finally back on Trekzone to talk about his new project, one that has him as excited as a kid in a candy store. Doug's been hired for Orville's third season and he says it's a thrill...
Space Force’s First Launch
Despite the Coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world, the US Space Force has overseen it's first launch. The military communications satellite will aid missile detection and communications.
OneWeb Files Bankruptcy
The main rival to Starlink has declared bankruptcy in the United States, but it seems like it wasn't just the current world climate that contributed to the cause.
SpaceX to Transport to Gateway
While NASA remains undecided on whether the Gateway station around the moon will actually go ahead, they've awarded SpaceX's Dragon XL capsule the contract of getting cargo into lunar orbit to aid the Artemis missions.
Space Force’s First Mission : Talkin’ Science
This week, we've got details of SpaceX's Dragon XL capsule, OneWeb declaring bankruptcy and the US Space Force's first launch!
Done and Dusted : Picard’s First Season
Dr Trek is back on Trekzone to wrap up the first season of the latest Star Trek series.
Orion Passes Critical Tests – Ready for Artemis I to the Moon
Our final story of the week sees Airbus quietly achieving it's targets with Artemis' crew capsule.
NASA’s Insight Lander Got Stuck
After trying software fixes, engineers decided a "technical tap" was needed and they used a scoop to dislodge the drill bit.
Crewed Dragon Still Set for May Launch
NASA and SpaceX are continuing to work towards the late-May launch window for the first crewed Dragon capsule.
Insight Gets a Whack : Talkin’ Science
Talkin' Science - the only Aussie podcast featuring a hit of the science and space news making headlines.
All About Experimental Petrology
Today Dr. Kayla Iacovino stops by Trekzone for a chat about her work as the experimental petrologist as well as her passion for Trek.
Rosalind Franklin Launch Delay
Today Dr Brad Tucker and Matt chat about the Rosalind Franklin rover's launch delay.
Molten Iron Rain on an Exoplanet
Today, Dr Brad Tucker and Matt discuss a newly discovered exoplanet raining molten iron!
A Tear Drop Shaped Star
Today, Dr Brad Tucker and Matt discuss a newly discovered star found by astronomers who were pouring over some TESS satellite data...
Living Through the Coronavirus
Today, Dr Brad Tucker and Matt discuss the impacts of the Coronavirus on Mt Stromlo, Canberra, Australia and the world.
It’s Raining Molten Iron! – Talkin’ Science
We're Talkin' Science for another week. Today, an exoplanet that rains molten iron, a tear drop shaped star, the impacts of Coronavirus on Mt Stromlo and the ESA/Russian Mars rover is delayed...
Updating The Orville
Today Tom Costantino drops by the Trekzone mic to update us on the third season of The Orville.
Starlink Poses No Threat to Astronomy
SpaceX Founder Elon Musk has told a satellite conference that his satellite-delivered internet project called Starlink poses no threat to astronomy.
The Mars 2020 Rover is now Perseverance
The Mars 2020 Rover finally has a name.
An Extra Terrestrial Protein
Geologists studying a meteorite that crashed to Earth in 1990 have turned up some interesting findings after they tried something new...
Talkin’ Science – New Protein; Mars Rover and Starlink
We’re a day late for our usual Talkin’ Science installment, bringing you the latest news and headlines from the worlds of space and science. This week, Dr Tucker and Matt...
Reflecting on Season Twelve
A captivating - and divisive with another vocal minority appearing - twelfth season of Doctor Who has wrapped now.
A Fast and Weird White Dwarf Star
Astronomers have discovered a very peculiar white dwarf star about 150 light years away, it's mass is double the average and it's moving 99% faster than any of it's neighbours.
A Helper Satellite
A commercial spacecraft "helper" has docked with a working communications satellite to provide life-extending services in a world first.