podcast Archives - AstrotalkUK
Hosted by an amateur astronomer, AstrotalkUK is a podcast looking at the role, activities and achievements of amateur astronomers in the UK. Mostly a prerecorded mp3 audio file but occasionally accompanied by a video too.
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Episode 137: Bouncing on Phobos. MMX – Mars Sample Return Mission (opens the original)
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The ambitious Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) mission is expected to launch to Mars on 20th October 2026 and return a sample from the surface of Phobos by 2031. Several years in the making, it is a collaborative venture between CNES, DLR, NASA and led by JAXA. The post Episode 137: Bouncing on Phobos. MMX – Mars Sample Return Mission appeared first on AstrotalkUK .
Episode 136: Science – The Bedrock of China’s Space Program (opens the original)
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Every national space programme rests on four pillars: visionary leadership, unwavering political and economic commitment, realistic ambitions, and a deep acknowledgement that fundamental science is the essential bedrock for a successful and enduring space programme. Professor Wu, Ji has continued that tradition of putting science first. In this interview, recorded during COSPAR2026 in Florence. He talks about his priorities of science, international collaboration and the profound significance of
Episode 135: Pulsars, Politics and Faith – Dame Jocelyn Bell-Burnell (opens the original)
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Just between you and me, one of the best parts of this podcast is the opportunity it gives me to meet some very unique and special people, like today’s guest, […] The post Episode 135: Pulsars, Politics and Faith – Dame Jocelyn Bell-Burnell appeared first on AstrotalkUK .
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