Transcribed

S27E72: Dual Moons of Dinkinesh and Saturn’s Hidden Ocean

Jun 14, 2024 · 32m 40s
S27E72: Dual Moons of Dinkinesh and Saturn’s Hidden Ocean
Chapters

01 · Episode Headlines

Episode Headlines

7s

02 · Moon orbiting asteroid Dinkinesh ends up being two tiny moons stuck together

Moon orbiting asteroid Dinkinesh ends up being two tiny moons stuck together

48s

03 · Could there be an underground ocean on Saturn's moon Mimas?

Could there be an underground ocean on Saturn's moon Mimas?

8m 42s

04 · NASA launches its second PREFIRE satellite aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron

NASA launches its second PREFIRE satellite aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron

13m 34s

05 · The Science Report

The Science Report

24m 34s

06 · Skeptics guide to shadow figures

27m 47s

07 · Skeptics guide to shadow figures

27m 48s

08 · Support SpaceTime

Support SpaceTime

31m 3s

Description

Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 72, where we uncover the latest cosmic discoveries and scientific advancements. First, astronomers have discovered that a tiny moonlet orbiting the main belt...

show more
Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 72, where we uncover the latest cosmic discoveries and scientific advancements.
First, astronomers have discovered that a tiny moonlet orbiting the main belt asteroid Dinkinesh is actually two little moons melded together. Known as contact binaries, these moonlets could provide fresh insights into the complex processes behind planetary formation and evolution. We delve into the details of this fascinating discovery made by NASA's Lucy spacecraft.
Next, we discuss the possibility of an underground ocean on Saturn's moon Mimas. Scientists speculate that as Mimas's orbital eccentricity decreased, its icy shell may have melted and thinned, leading to the formation of a subsurface ocean. This finding could have significant implications for our understanding of the Saturnian system.
Finally, we highlight NASA's launch of its second pre-fire satellite into orbit aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket. These satellites are designed to study how much heat the Arctic and Antarctic are radiating out into space and how that's influencing global climates. We explore the mission's objectives and potential impact on climate science.
Follow our cosmic conversations on X @stuartgary, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of the universe, one episode at a time.
Sponsor Offer
This episode is proudly supported by NordPass. Secure your digital journey across the cosmos with a password manager you can trust. Find your stellar security solution at https://www.bitesz.com/nordpass.
Listen to SpaceTime on your favourite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Support SpaceTime
Become a supporter of SpaceTime: https://www.bitesz.com/show/spacetime/support/
www.bitesz.com
show less
Information
Author bitesz.com
Organization bitesz.com
Website www.bitesz.com
Tags

Looks like you don't have any active episode

Browse Spreaker Catalogue to discover great new content

Current

Podcast Cover

Looks like you don't have any episodes in your queue

Browse Spreaker Catalogue to discover great new content

Next Up

Episode Cover Episode Cover

It's so quiet here...

Time to discover new episodes!

Discover
Your Library
Search