Mapping the Milky Way: New Insights, Martian Mysteries, and Psyche’s Thruster Troubles

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Recorded09 May 2025

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This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you with the support of NordVPN. ..our official VPN app and the one we recommend if online security is important to you. To get the special SpaceTime listeners deal, with a 30 day money back guarantee , visit www.nordvpn.com/stuartgary (https://www.nordvpn.com/stuartgary) or us the coupon code stuartgary at checkout. In this episode of SpaceTime, we unveil a stunning new ultraviolet map of the Milky Way galaxy, thanks to NASA's New Horizons spacecraft. This groundbreaking observation, published in the Astronomical Journal, provides astronomers with unprecedented insights into the galactic environment surrounding our solar system. We discuss how these findings challenge existing theories about interstellar hydrogen emissions and reveal the complex structures of hot interstellar gas bubbles. Exploring Mars with Perseverance Next, we follow NASA's Perseverance Rover as it investigates the intriguing rock formations at the Jezero crater rim. Discover how the rover is analyzing the contrasting layers of rock, searching for clues about Mars's geological history and the processes that shaped its surface. Psyche Spacecraft Troubles Finally, we address the ongoing investigation into a significant issue with the electric propulsion system of NASA's Psyche spacecraft. Launched in 2023, this mission aims to explore the metallic asteroid 16 Psyche. We delve into the challenges faced by mission managers and discuss potential solutions to ensure the spacecraft continues on its path to unravel the mysteries of planetary cores. www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com (https://www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com/) ✍️ Episode References Astronomical Journal https://iopscience.iop.org/journal/0004-637X (https://iopscience.iop.org/journal/0004-637X) NASA Perseverance Rover https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/ (https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/) NASA Psyche Mission https://www.nasa.gov/psyche (https://www.nasa.gov/psyche) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-space-astronomy--2458531/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-space-astronomy--2458531/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) . 00:00 This is Space Time Series 28, episode 56 for broadcast on 9 May 2025 00:45 NASA's New Horizons spacecraft reveals a new ultraviolet map of the Milky Way 12:30 Mars Perseverance Rover continues its exploration of Jezero crater 18:15 NASA investigates issues with the Psyche spacecraft's electric propulsion system 22:00 Skywatch: May night skies and celestial events Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/27035891?utm_source=youtube

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