FRB Enigma, Supersonic Exoplanet Winds, and China’s Space Tech Breakthroughs: S04E19

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Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S04E19

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest in space science and exploration. I'm your host, Anna, and today we're venturing into some of the most captivating stories from across the cosmos.

Highlights:

- Mysterious Fast Radio Burst : Discover the enigmatic FRB 20240209A, found in an unexpected region of an ancient elliptical galaxy, challenging our understanding of these cosmic phenomena.

- Supersonic Winds on Exoplanet: Astronomers have detected record-breaking winds on the exoplanet WASP127b, reaching an astonishing 33,000 kilometers per hour, offering new insights into alien weather systems.

- Oxygen Production in Space: China's Tiangong Space Station achieves a breakthrough in artificial photosynthesis, paving the way for sustainable long-term space missions.

- European Space Launch Milestone : German startup Rocket Factory Augsburg secures a historic license for vertical launches from mainland Europe, marking a new era in European space capability.

- Spinning Black Holes : New research reveals supermassive black holes are spinning faster than previously thought, reshaping our understanding of their growth and evolution.

- Lunar Power Innovations : Chinese researchers propose using laser wireless power transmission to sustain lunar missions during the long, dark lunar nights.

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Northwestern University

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European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope

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Tiangong Space Station

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Rocket Factory Augsburg

https://www.rfa.space/

SaxaVord Spaceport

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Sloan Digital Sky Survey

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James Webb Space Telescope

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