Hosted by Steve Dunkley & AI Co-host Hallie*
**Date:** 17th August 2023
**Highlights:**1. **Special Edition:** Steve surprises listeners with an impromptu episode on a Thursday.2. **Space Nuts Revisited:** Steve revisits a segment from the renowned "Space Nuts" podcast, hosted by Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson.3. **SpaceX's Starship Launch Mishap:** Hallie dives into the details of SpaceX's Starship launch mishap, discussing the aftermath, the FAA's ongoing review, and the potential implications for future launches.4. **Hawaii's Catastrophic Wildfires:** Steve sheds light on the devastating wildfires in Hawaii, which were visible from the International Space Station. The fires emphasize the severe consequences of human-driven climate change.5. **Astronomy Daily's Ranking:** The podcast proudly announces its position as the number four podcast in the astronomy top 100 charts.6. **Exploring Martian Caves with Robots:** Steve discusses a new robot concept with expandable appendages designed to explore the challenging terrains of Martian caves and cliffs.7. **Enceladus' Geysers:** A throwback segment from "Space Nuts" highlights the fascinating geysers on Saturn's moon, Enceladus, and the potential for life.
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**Closing Note:** Stay curious, keep looking up, and always wonder about what's happening in your skies!

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