Kalam Astro

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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We Plan to wish NASA's Curiosity Mars rover a happy 10th birthday since landing on the Red Planet back in 2012.

News details NASA's discovery that Mercury holds a solid inner core estimated to be 10 miles of pure carbon in the form of diamond.

Our update covers JWST achieving a direct imaging of one of its coldest exoplanet targets yet, further demonstrating its unprecedented observational power.

This week's stargazing highlights the third quarter moon tonight and a crescent moon near Jupiter on July 30th.
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We commemorate Americans landing the first humans on the Moon in 1969, beating the Soviets in the space race.

Also marking the anniversary of the 2020 launch of the UAE's Hope Mars orbiter, the Arab world's first interplanetary mission.

News reports Turkey's inaugural domestically produced comms satellite now orbiting Earth.

A feature shares how JWST detected dusty, wind-swept atmospheres on two brown dwarf stars, expanding understanding of sub-stellar objects.

In facts, we illustrate the transformational power of JWST for astronomy through its immense observational capabilities.
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We discuss NASA transmitting Run-DMC's 'It's Tricky' to Venus via the Deep Space Network, the farthest a hip-hop song has ever travelled.

News shares NASA has cancelled its VIPER lunar rover mission due to budget constraints, postponing plans to map water ice at the Moon's south pole.

Our update examines the growing threat of space debris collisions in low Earth orbit, with implications for satellites and future space stations.

This week's stargazing highlights the Full Thunder Moon shining tonight and Saturn glowing bright near our moon on July 23rd.
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We discuss a new study finding that a lava tube cave on the moon could sustain human habitation, sheltering astronauts from radiation and micrometeoroids.

Interview with Eng. Mohammed Al Zarouni from Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST):

Introducing his role at SAASST and passion for space technology

Contributions to enhancing academy's space assets & capabilities

Upcoming July celestial events & astronomical highlights

Experience working with various space equipment

Common maintenance issues & solution approaches

Interview continues:

Insights into a particularly rewarding past project or task

Closing thoughts on the growing UAE space sector
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We discuss a new study revealing how intense particle bursts from the Sun could deplete Earth's protective ozone layer with impacts on life.

News shares Hubble's discovery of the closest known massive black hole to our planet, frozen in time just 3,000 light-years away.

In facts, we count down the five most insane exoplanets found in the cosmos based on extreme conditions and properties.

For our last facts segment, a look at 11 mind-blowing events predicted to occur far in the future based on astronomical projections.
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We discuss Boeing's Starliner astronauts now ready for an unplanned long-duration mission aboard the ISS due to continuing delays in the craft's return.

Our update reveals the UAE-constructed airlock module for NASA's future lunar Gateway station.

News shares JWST's stunning observation of embedded rings in the emission nebula NGC 3132, illuminating stellar lifecycles.

This week's stargazing segment outlines concurrent shadows gliding over Jupiter and this Friday's first quarter moon.

Before signing off, we preview the celestial sights gracing night skies.
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We discuss the Space Research Conference 2024 and the UAE space agency's invitation for submissions on recent findings.

Our update delves into new insights about magnetic lava streams that may be shaping lunar swirls hidden beneath the moon's soil.

A special segment shares three mind-blowing space facts for 2024 and beyond, along with one false statement - can our listeners determine the lie?

In challenges, we present three statements about space and lunar phenomena, asking audiences to identify which one is not true.
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We discuss astronomers' exciting new finding of a habitable Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting a cool red dwarf star, analyzing its potential for alien life.

Our update on Boeing's Starliner reports its landing date remains uncertain as engineers work to resolve issues from its recent orbital test flight.

News shares an unexpected rocket launch occurred when a private Chinese launch vehicle fired up during a static fire test, underscoring the inherent risks of spaceflight.

This week's stargazing segment points skywatchers to the young crescent moon shining low in the west shortly after nightfall on Monday, July 8th.
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