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Thursday, June 25 2020 A Trekzone ConversationMatt

Starlink Tests Begin

SpaceX's Starlink has put the call out for members of the public to test their network but the catch is only folks in the far northern hemisphere have access, but the speeds potentially on offer are astronomical..
Tuesday, June 23 2020 A Trekzone ConversationMatt

Intelligent Lifesigns As Starlink Tests Begin : Talkin’ Science

New research indicates that there may be up to 36 intelligent civilisations in the Milky Way right now, as Starlink opens its doors for initial trials and some Aussies were part of a world record attempt to measure light pollution.
Friday, June 19 2020 A Trekzone ConversationMatt

A Busy Weekend of Rocket Launches

Last weekend was a busy one for low Earth orbit. Three private companies attempted to launch three separate rockets into orbit - and while only SpaceX & Rocket Lab were successful, the Japanese attempt marked a step forward in their endeavour.
Tuesday, June 16 2020 A Trekzone ConversationMatt

A Repeating Fast Radio Burst as We Find Almost a Carbon Copy of our Solar System

It's another jam packed installment of Talkin' Science this week. Dr Brad stops by with details of the fifth solar flyby for the Solar Parker Probe, an exoplanet system that's pretty close to our system, a long duration fast radio burst pattern and a busy weekend for low Earth orbit.
Thursday, April 2 2020 A Trekzone ConversationMatt

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.
Saturday, March 14 2020 A Trekzone ConversationMatt

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.
Wednesday, March 11 2020 A Trekzone ConversationMatt

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...
Tuesday, February 11 2020 A Trekzone ConversationMatt

More Internet Satellites Launch

SpaceX's Starlink project has some serious competition with OneWeb launching 34 satellites last week in it's effort it put over 600 internet-beaming capable probes in a low Earth orbit. Another solar observatory sets a course for our closest star and we learn a little more about Boeing's Starliner troubles on today's Talkin' Science - it's February 11 2020.