Science Rocks

E9 - Apocalyptic Asteroids, Mining Phobos & Hot Jupiter


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Welcome to Science Rocks!
Today we discuss
1) Scientists at MIT have devised a new plan that will have the potential to save the Earth from apocalyptic asteroids.
2) Japan’s Space Agency (JAXA) has given the green light for a mission that will mine Mars’ moon, Phobos, and return a sample to Earth.
3) Astronomers recently discovered a hot Jupiter, and it’s on a path of destruction.
Once per week, we take a look at the latest and most prominent news in science and space exploration.
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Science RocksBy Michael Connors