Russian Spacewalk Triumph, Mercury’s Infrared Marvel, and Perseverance’s Martian Ascent: S03E237

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Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E237 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest in space exploration and astronomical discoveries. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have an extraordinary lineup that spans our solar system and beyond. Highlights: - Epic Spacewalk at the ISS : Join Russian cosmonauts Alexei Ovchinin and Ivan Wagner as they complete a thrilling 7-hour spacewalk, installing sophisticated experiment packages and upgrading the station's infrastructure, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. - BepiColombo's Mercury Breakthrough : Discover the groundbreaking images captured by BepiColombo's Mirtis instrument, revealing Mercury in mid-infrared light for the first time. Explore the planet's geological mysteries and the spacecraft's intricate journey through the inner solar system. - Perseverance's Mars Milestone : Celebrate NASA's Perseverance rover as it climbs out of Jezero Crater, providing unprecedented views and geological insights from the Martian surface. - Brown Dwarfs Unveiled : Delve into the enigmatic world of brown dwarfs, the cosmic nomads that blur the line between planets and stars, and learn about their unique properties and life cycles. - SpaceX's Private Missions : Explore SpaceX's latest deal for two private astronaut missions to the ISS, highlighting the growing role of private companies in space exploration and the future of space stations. - NASA's Techport 4.0 Launch : Discover NASA's revamped technology portfolio system, Techport 4.0, offering unprecedented access to over 18,000 space technologies and introducing innovative tools for research and collaboration. For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io (https://www.astronomydaily.io) . Sign up for our free Daily newsletter to stay informed on all things space. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, Tumblr, YouTube, YouTubeMusic, and TikTok . Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts. Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe. 00:00 - This week's Astronomy Daily features an array of space exploration and astronomical discoveries 00:56 - Alexei Ovchinin and Ivan Wagner successfully completed a spacewalk on December 19 02:45 - BepiColombo spacecraft captures Mercury in mid infrared light for first time 05:03 - NASA's Perseverance rover climbs out of Jezero crater on Mars 06:54 - SpaceX has just inked a deal to send two more private astronaut missions 10:56 - NASA has just unveiled a completely revamped version of their technology portfolio system 12:56 - This is Astronomy Daily. If you'd like to stay connected with all things space and astronomy ✍️ Episode References International Space Station [NASA ISS](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html) BepiColombo [ESA BepiColombo](https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/BepiColombo) NASA Perseverance Rover [NASA Mars Perseverance](https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/) SpaceX [SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com/) Vast Space [Vast Space](https://www.vast.space/) NASA Techport 4.0 [NASA Techport](https://techport.nasa.gov/) Roscosmos [Roscosmos](https://www.roscosmos.ru/) Axiom Space [Axiom Space](https://www.axiomspace.com/) For a great deal on NordVPN - Huge discounts - visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn (https://www.bitesz.com/nordvpn) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) . Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/24726759?utm_source=youtube

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