Kalam Astro

We share some amusing anecdotes from astronauts about funny moments that occurred during spaceflights.

Our discussion explores the quest to discover life elsewhere in the cosmos and the top candidate locations scientists are investigating.

This week's information segment provides an overview comparing capabilities of the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes.

During Q&A, listeners have their questions answered about future space stations, extraterrestrial panspermia theories and more galactic inquiries.
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We contemplate what would happen if our planet Earth somehow became a massive black hole in an imaginative "what if" scenario.

This week's facts cover rogue planets drifting through interstellar space, sounds detected in orbit, and stunning auroras seen from astronauts' vantage point.

Our information segment illuminates the icy, dusty nature and behaviors of comets in our solar system and beyond.

During Q&A, we field questions from listeners about new telescope technologies, searching for Oumuamua's origin and more cosmic queries.
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We discuss why intelligent extraterrestrials may already know of humanity's presence in the cosmos.

This week's facts uncover four real exoplanets with bone-chillingly hostile environments, from scorching tidal locks to perpetually pitch-black skies.

Our research segment explores NASA's ambitious ongoing plans to establish a sustainable lunar base by 2030.

During Q&A, we field listener questions about SpaceX's Mars colonization timeline, searching for habitable super-Earths and more.

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We explore insights from the groundbreaking NASA Twins Study that compared effects of spaceflight on astronaut Scott Kelly to his earthbound identical twin.

Our update discusses new estimates from astronomers on the total number of galaxies within the vast cosmos.

Former NASA astronaut Story Musgrave shares memories of transiting the South Atlantic Anomaly, the so-called "Bermuda Triangle of space."

Plus, we answer a listener question about the true size of our nearest star, the Sun, in relation to planets and moons of our solar system.
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We marvel at the James Webb Space Telescope's newly released image depicting a shining galaxy 30 million light-years away.

News shares NASA's plans to potentially utilize lasers for live lunar transmissions in the future.

This week's information segment explores a once proposed 10th planet in our solar system - the mysterious Eris.

Stargazing notes the Full Moon on August 19th nicknamed the "Sturgeon Moon" by Native American tribes will rise.
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We marvel at dashing meteors from the annual Perseid meteor shower that illuminated desert night skies over the weekend.

Our update shares news of reservoirs of liquid water detected under Mars’ surface, crucial findings for possibilities of past or present life.

This week's research explores a new theory for the origins of asteroids with enigmatic “watermelon” shapes like Dimorphos and Selam.

During Q&A, we answer listener messages about Mars colonization challenges, upcoming rocket launches and more general space facts.
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We explore the unique and photogenic Hoag's Object, a rare ring galaxy over 750 million light-years away that is nicknamed "the best ring in the galaxy."

Our update covers NASA's consideration to bring Boeing's stranded Starliner astronauts home aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule following the orbital flight mishap.

This week's stargazing highlights the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower on August 11-12 visible from the UAE and tips for best viewing.

We also preview the First Quarter Moon on August 12th and a close encounter between Mars and Jupiter on August 14th easily seen through binoculars or a telescope.
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We kick off in segment 1 with answering listener questions on black holes, planets and stars.

Segment 2 features part 1 of our exclusive interview with meteorite researcher Alreem Abdallah Alzarouni of Sharjah Academy.

Segment 3 shares part 2 where Alreem discusses favorite celestial bodies, research methods and challenging problems solved.

Segment 4 concludes our interview with a discussion of analytical tools used, meteorites' importance for solar system history and beliefs on extraterrestrial life.
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We take listener questions on topics like what are black holes made of, how do planets form, and how long do stars live to provide a casual primer on basic space science.

News shares footage captured by a space-junk tracking satellite of a discarded rocket floating in orbit, highlighting the growing orbital debris issue.

Our update details Hubble's observation of a magnificent face-on spiral galaxy blazing in the constellation Leo Minor.

This week's stargazing highlights Venus returning as the brilliant "Evening Star" and the New Moon on August 4th creating perfect darkness for observing faint objects.

We wrap up this episode thanking listeners and previewing more upcoming celestial sights.
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We discuss the Space Research Conference hosted by the UAE Space Agency, including the official visit of a delegation from Chile's space programs.

Research shares insights from scientists estimating Saturn's iconic rings have less than 100 million years remaining based on analysis of ring-material dissipation rates.

Our update examines the harrowing scenario faced by Boeing's Starliner astronauts following an orbital flight gone awry, with the crew stranded in space over 50 days.

News features NASA's release of an image providing possible evidence of ancient microbial life on Mars' surface billions of years ago.
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