S02E31: Galactic Milestones & Meteor Magic: August Highlights
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S02E31: Galactic Milestones & Meteor Magic: August Highlights
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*Hosted by Tim Gibbs with AI Assistant, Haillie* 1. **Virgin Galactic's Historic Flight**: Virgin Galactic successfully launches its first tourist passengers into space. Among them, Anastasia Mayers becomes the youngest...
mostra más1. **Virgin Galactic's Historic Flight**: Virgin Galactic successfully launches its first tourist passengers into space. Among them, Anastasia Mayers becomes the youngest person ever to venture into space at 18. The spacecraft safely landed in New Mexico after a brief sojourn in space.
2. **China's Satellite Launch**: China's Long March-2C rocket successfully launches the Huanjing Jianzhai-2F (SSAR-02) satellite. This synthetic aperture radar satellite will aid in emergency management and environmental monitoring. It will work in tandem with SSAR01, launched in October 2022, to provide comprehensive coverage even in adverse weather conditions.
3. **Russia's Lunar Mission**: After nearly 50 years, Russia launches its Lunub-25 probe to the moon. This marks Moscow's first lunar mission since 1976. The probe aims to land on the lunar South Pole, a first in space exploration history. Expected landing date: August 21st.
4. **Perseid Meteor Shower 2023**: The much-anticipated Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Best viewing time is around 4 o'clock EDT on Sunday, August 13. The meteor shower originates from the constellation Perseus and promises a spectacular show with up to 100 fireballs and light trails per hour at its peak.
5. **Tribute to Alexander Victorenko**: Renowned Russian cosmonaut Alexander Victorenko, known for his significant contributions to space exploration, including the first test of a space motorcycle, passes away at 76. A memorial service is scheduled for August 12th.
6. **Haillie's Joke of the Week**: "Why did the biologist get a promotion?" (You'll need to listen to the show to get the punchline...then again...
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