SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

Join host Stuart Gary for weekly explorations into Astronomy, Space, and Science News, featuring insights from 19 years on Australian Public Radio and industry experts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Episodes

December 30, 2025 25 mins
SpaceTime with Stuart Gary - Series 28 Episode 154
In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore significant milestones in lunar exploration and the latest challenges in space technology.
Accelerated Launch for Artemis 2
NASA has moved up the launch date for the historic Artemis 2 manned moon mission to early February, marking the first human journey to the moon in over 50 years since Apollo 17. The Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, will ...
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SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Gary - Series 28 Episode 153
In this episode of SpaceTime, we dive into thrilling new missions and groundbreaking discoveries in the universe.
Ramses Mission to Asteroid Apophis
The European Space Agency has greenlit an exciting new mission to study the infamous doomsday asteroid Apophis. The Ramses spacecraft will closely observe the 450-meter-wide asteroid as it makes a close flyby of Earth on April 13, 20...
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In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover groundbreaking astronomical events and the latest advancements in space exploration.
First Ever Super Kilonova Detected
Astronomers have made a significant discovery with the potential detection of the first ever super kilonova explosion. This extraordinary event, cataloged as AT 2025ULZ, is believed to have been triggered by a double supernova explosion, producing both gravitational waves and...
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In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore significant advancements in space exploration and innovative scientific projects.
Perseverance Rover's New Journey
After nearly five years on Mars, NASA's Perseverance Rover is on the move again, heading to a new site on the rim of Jezero Crater named Lac du Charm. Having traversed over 40 kilometres and collected vital rock core samples, the rover is undergoing extensive evaluations to ensure...
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SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Gary - Series 28 Episode 150
In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into intriguing discoveries and ongoing challenges in the realm of astrophysics and planetary science.
Cosmic Dance of Dying Stars
Astronomers have made fascinating observations of a unique star system named Apep, located over 8,000 light years away in the constellation Norma. This rare system consists of three massive stars locked in a 190-...
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In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover groundbreaking discoveries and exciting celestial events that illuminate our understanding of the universe.
Earliest Supernova Ever Detected
Astronomers have achieved a remarkable milestone by detecting the earliest supernova ever observed, dating back to a mere 730 million years after the Big Bang. Using the powerful Webb Space Telescope, this supernova, cataloged as GRB250314A, emitted a gam...
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SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Gary - Series 28 Episode 147
In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into remarkable discoveries that significantly enhance our understanding of the cosmos.
Longest Gamma Ray Burst Ever Detected
Astronomers have made headlines with the discovery of the longest gamma ray burst ever recorded, GRB 250702B, which lasted over seven hours. This unprecedented event is reshaping our understanding of stellar explosion...
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In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore significant developments in space exploration and cosmic studies that could reshape our understanding of the universe.
Nasa's MAVEN Mars Orbiter: Communication Loss
NASA's MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) spacecraft has gone silent, with contact lost on December 6th after passing behind Mars. The orbiter has been a vital asset for over a decade, studying the Martian atmosphere an...
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In this episode of SpaceTime, we tackle some of the most intriguing cosmic mysteries and discoveries that could reshape our understanding of the universe.
Unraveling Uranus: The Mystery of Its Radiation Belts
For 39 years, the intense electron radiation belts surrounding Uranus have puzzled scientists since NASA's Voyager 2 flyby in 1986 revealed unexpectedly high levels of radiation. New analyses suggest these findings may be explai...
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SpaceTime with Stuart Gary - Series 28 Episode 145
In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore groundbreaking discoveries that deepen our understanding of the origins of life and the dynamics of our galaxy.
Sugars and Stardust: Insights from Asteroid Bennu
NASA's Osiris Rex mission has returned samples from the asteroid Bennu, revealing the presence of biologically essential sugars, including ribose and glucose, along with a unique gum-l...
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(00:00:00) Galactic Tug-of-War: The Small Magellanic Cloud's Struggle Against Gravitational Forces
(00:00:46) One of our nearest neighbouring galaxies being torn apart
(00:08:00) A giant spider on the Jovian Ice Moon Europa
(00:12:23) Mars could have been habitable for long periods
(00:14:14) The Science Report
(00:17:23) Skeptics guide to why some people are born suckers
(00:20:24) Episode Wrap

In this episode of SpaceTime, we de...
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In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore groundbreaking discoveries and intriguing phenomena from Mars to the depths of space.
Lightning Strikes on Mars: A Historic Discovery
NASA's Perseverance Rover has made a remarkable find by detecting lightning in the Martian atmosphere for the first time. Recorded within two dust devils in Jezero Crater, the rover's Supercam microphone captured electromagnetic and acoustic signals indicative o...
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(00:00:00) Theia Unveiled: Tracing the Origins of Earth's Moon and Lucy's Journey to Jupiter's Trojans
(00:00:50) New study claims Theia and Earth were once neighbours
(00:06:16) Lucy’s mission to Jupiter’s trojan asteroids
(00:15:26) Starliner’s next mission to be limited to cargo only
(00:17:57) The Science Report
(00:23:17) Alex on Tech: Dooms Day clock countdown to Digital ID

In this episode of SpaceTime, we dive into the intr...
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In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore groundbreaking advancements in our understanding of the universe and the challenges faced in space exploration.
Detecting Dark Matter: A Major Breakthrough
After nearly a century of speculation, scientists may have finally detected dark matter. A report in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics reveals that gamma rays emitted from dark matter particle collisions have been observed ...
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In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into the latest discoveries and challenges in space exploration and Earth science.
Tracking Interstellar Comet 3I Atlas from Mars
The European Space Agency has successfully monitored interstellar comet 3I Atlas from its ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, significantly improving the accuracy of its predicted trajectory by a factor of ten. The comet, which travels at speeds of up to 250,000 km/h, was obse...
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(00:00:00) Cosmic Speedsters: Unravelling Our Solar System's Surprising Velocity and Enceladus' Organic Secrets
(00:00:46) Our solar system is moving faster than expected
(00:04:38) Organic molecules discovered erupting from Saturn’s moon Enceladus
(00:08:29) A new satellite launched to study Earth’s oceans
(00:13:49) The Science Report
(00:15:52) Alex on Tech

In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover groundbreaking insights into E...
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(00:00:00) Cosmic Clues Beneath Us: The Mantle's Role in Life and the Milky Way Unveiled
(00:00:47) Mysterious structures within Earth's mantle may hold clues to life
(00:05:05) A new unprecedented view of the Milky Way Galaxy
(00:12:36) Stranded Chinese taikonauts return safely to Earth
(00:14:21) The Science Report
(00:16:58) Skeptics guide to the return of the haunted doll.

In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover groundbreakin...
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(00:00:00) Exploring Mars and Beyond: The Escapade Mission and the Expanding Mysteries of the Pleiades
(00:00:43) NASA's ESCAPADE mission to Mars blasts off
(00:10:00) The Pleiades prove to be far bigger than thought
(00:14:05) Ending the debate over interstellar comet 3I-Atlas
(00:17:05) The Science Report
(00:19:39) Skeptics guide to talking to plants.

In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore the latest advancements in space exp...
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In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into remarkable discoveries that illuminate the origins of our planet and the cosmos beyond.
Ancient Australian Rocks Shed Light on Earth's Origins
Scientists have made significant strides in understanding the formation of Earth and the Moon through the analysis of 3.7 billion-year-old feldspar crystals from the Murchison region in Western Australia. This research reveals that continental growth...
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In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore the latest astronomical phenomena and significant discoveries that are shaping our understanding of Earth and space.
Auroral Displays Light Up the Skies
Planet Earth has been treated to an extraordinary display of auroras, with both the Aurora Australis and Aurora Borealis lighting up the skies following three powerful X-class solar flares, including an X 5.1 event on November 11. This segment...
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