What will it take to ditch chemical rockets and make space launches fully electric? What tech will it require and when will it be reasonable to use such a system? What technical challenges are associated with it? Answering all these questions with David Dillon, the founder of Electromagnetic Launch.



[Interview] Launching Rockets With Just Electricity

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A new answer for Mars methane, BepiColumbo is having thruster problems, three of the oldest stars in the Universe found nearby, and the best auroras in decades.



[Space Bites] Mars Methane Mystery // BepiColombo In Trouble // Crazy Auroras

How exactly does Gaia operate? What should we expect from it in the near future? When and why will it come to an end? And what comes after Gaia? Finding out the answers with Dr Berry Holl.



[Interview] Here's Why GAIA Is My Absolute Favourite Telescope

SpaceX announces their new spacewalking suit, China is off to the Moon again, progress on Vera Rubin, and take a one-way trip into a black hole.



[Space Bites] Planet 9 Updates // Vera Rubin Mirror // New SpaceX EVA Suit

How can we improve ALMA? What are the benefits of having a single big submillimeter telescope? What could we discover if the AtLAST telescope project goes through? Figuring out the answers with Dr Claudia Chicone. 



[Interview] What Comes After ALMA? Next Gen AtLAST Observatory

How can we let aliens know we're here? What does a lunar eclipse look like as seen from the Moon? Can we record a supernova in real time? Why aren't coronagraphs just circles? Answering all these questions and more in this week's Q&A; show.



[Interview] Launching Rockets With Just Electricity

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