- Record-Breaking Fast Radio Burst Discovery: Join us as we delve into a groundbreaking discovery of a fast radio burst (FRB) traced to an astonishing distance of over 11 billion light years. Designated FRB 20240304B, this signal originated just 3 billion years post-Big Bang, offering a unique glimpse into the early universe and enhancing our understanding of cosmic phenomena.
- - NASA's Europa Clipper Mission Update: Exciting news from NASA's Europa Clipper mission! Recently, the spacecraft successfully tested its Rusty radar instrument during a flyby of Mars, paving the way for its primary goal of probing beneath Europa's icy surface for signs of water and potential life.
- - Hubble Observes Interstellar Visitor 3I Atlas: Astronomers have captured stunning images of 3I Atlas, a mysterious interstellar object behaving like a comet. This marks only the third confirmed interstellar visitor, providing valuable insights into its composition and the distant star system from which it originated.
- - Upcoming Space Launches: Get ready for a busy week in space exploration! We discuss the upcoming launches of ULA's Vulcan rocket and Europe's Ariane 6, alongside multiple SpaceX Starlink missions, showcasing the dynamic nature of contemporary space endeavors.
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- Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna and Avery signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.
✍️ Episode ReferencesFast Radio Burst Discovery
[MeerKAT Radio Telescope](
https://www.ska.ac.za/meerkat/)
NASA's Europa Clipper Mission
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https://www.nasa.gov/)
Hubble Observations of 3I Atlas
[Hubble Space Telescope](
https://hubblesite.org/)
Upcoming Launch Information
[United Launch Alliance](
https://www.ulalaunch.com/)
Astronomy Daily
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