Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E229
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your Daily source for cosmic discoveries and astronomical insights. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have a jam-packed episode filled with groundbreaking solar research and fascinating revelations from the depths of our solar system and beyond.
Highlights:
- Solar Eclipse Secrets: Discover how the recent North American solar eclipse has unlocked new mysteries about the Sun's corona, thanks to ambitious citizen science projects like Citizen Kate 2024.
- Parker Solar Probe's Christmas Mission: Learn about NASA's Parker Solar Probe's daring Christmas Eve mission to make its closest approach to the Sun yet, promising to deepen our understanding of solar physics.
- Organic Compounds on Ceres: Dive into the exciting discovery of organic compounds on the dwarf planet Ceres, suggesting it may have internal energy sources capable of supporting life.
- Satellite Breakup Concerns: Explore the implications of the recent breakup of Intelsat 33E in geostationary orbit, raising questions about space security and debris management.
- Rocket Lab's Hypersonic Test: Uncover the details of Rocket Lab's secretive hypersonic technology test for the Department of Defense, showcasing their innovative capabilities.
- WASP-69b's Cosmic Tail: Marvel at the discovery of an exoplanet with a massive gas tail, shedding light on the complex interactions between stars and their planets.
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✍️ Episode References
NASA's Parker Solar Probe
[NASA Parker Solar Probe](https://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/parker-solar-probe)
Citizen Kate 2024
[Citizen Kate Project](https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/citizen-science)
Rocket Lab
[Rocket Lab](https://www.rocketlabusa.com/)
Department of Defense
[U.S. Department of Defense](https://www.defense.gov/)
Exo Analytics Solutions
[Exo Analytics Solutions](https://www.exoanalytic.com/)
Intelsat 33E
[Intelsat](https://www.intelsat.com/)
WASP-69b
[WASP-69b](https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/exoplanet-catalog/6969/wasp-
Astronomy Daily
[Astronomy Daily](https://astronomydaily.io/)


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