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December 10, 2025 9 mins

### Episode Summary

A thrilling spacewalk at the Tiangong Space Station, the discovery of the oldest supernova witnessed by the James Webb Telescope, and new insights into the chaotic nature of Super Jupiters highlight today's episode. We also explore the powerful winds generated by a supermassive black hole, showcasing the dynamic interactions in our universe.

### Timestamps & Stories

01:05 – **Story 1: Marathon Spacewalk at Tiangong Space Station**

**Key Facts**

- Two astronauts from the Shenshou 21 mission conducted an 8-hour spacewalk to inspect damage on the Shenshou 20 return capsule, struck by space debris.

- Installation of new debris protection systems highlights the growing threat of space junk.

03:40 – **Story 2: Record Launches by China**

**Key Facts**

- China set a national record with three Long March rocket launches in under 19 hours.

- Missions included broadband satellite deployments and classified military satellites.

05:20 – **Story 3: Bold Recommendations for Mars Exploration**

**Key Facts**

- A new report emphasizes the search for life as the top priority for crewed Mars missions.

- Proposed campaigns focus on glacier ice and deep subsurface exploration for biosignatures.

07:00 – **Story 4: Oldest Supernova Detected by JWST**

**Key Facts**

- James Webb Telescope identifies a supernova from 13 billion years ago, just 730 million years post-Big Bang.

- This discovery provides insights into the early universe and the lifecycle of massive stars.

08:40 – **Story 5: Super Jupiters Challenge Our Understanding**

**Key Facts**

- Research on exoplanet VHS 1256 b reveals a chaotic atmosphere, differing significantly from Jupiter's stability.

- The study suggests massive gas giants may exhibit turbulent weather patterns instead of organized bands.

10:15 – **Story 6: Winds from a Supermassive Black Hole**

**Key Facts**

- A supermassive black hole in galaxy NGC 3783 emits powerful winds at 1/5 the speed of light, impacting galaxy evolution.

- Observations from XMM-Newton and XRISM telescopes reveal the connection between black holes and their host galaxies.

### Sources & Further Reading

1. NASA (https://www.nasa.gov/)

2. European Space Agency (https://www.esa.int/)

3. James Webb Space Telescope (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/webb/main/index.html)

4. Mars Exploration Program (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/mars/main/index.html)

5. NASA Black Hole Research (https://www.nasa.gov/blackholes)

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