S27E22: Red Planet Hiccup: Perseverance's Dusty Dilemma and the Sherlock Conundrum

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 22*Technical Troubles for NASA's Mars Perseverance RoverNASA's Mars Perseverance rover faces a new challenge as engineers work to stabilize a dust cover on one of the rover's crucial science instrument cameras. The Sherlock instrument's cover remains partially open, hindering its quest to find signs of past microbial life in Jezero Crater. Will the team overcome this cosmic hiccup? Stay tuned.*Was Snowball Earth Triggered by an Asteroid Impact?A new study suggests that Snowball Earth events, which turned our planet into an icy wasteland, could have been sparked by an asteroid impact winter. It's a chilling thought that adds a new layer to the mystery of Earth's ancient climate catastrophes.*Ancient Astronomy and Britain's Standing StonesBritain's prehistoric standing stones have long puzzled archaeologists and astronomers alike. Now, research reveals that these ancient monuments were precisely aligned with the sun and moon, reflecting a deep connection between our ancestors and the cosmos.*Testing the Next-Gen NASA Spacesuit in MicrogravityNASA's future Artemis astronauts will don new spacesuits, and the latest design is undergoing microgravity testing aboard the "vomit comet." Will these suits meet the stringent demands of spacewalks and lunar exploration?Join us on SpaceTime with Stuart Gary as we explore these intriguing stories from our universe's vast expanse.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and access show links via https://linktr.ee/biteszHQFor more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQFor more space and astronomy podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.comYour support is needed... **Support SpaceTime with Stuart Gary: Be Part of Our Cosmic Journey!** Help us continue to unravel the mysteries of the universe and the wonders of space exploration. By becoming a patron, you'll gain access to commercial-free episodes, exclusive content, and the satisfaction of propelling us forward on this stellar journey. [Join the Journey with SpaceTime](https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/)#space #astronomy #science #spacetime #podcast #MarsRover #SnowballEarth #StandingStones #NASA #SpacesuitBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.