SpaceTime 20201106 Series 23 Episode 118
*When we look at the stars is there anyone looking back?
Three decades after Cornell astronomer Carl Sagan suggested that Voyager 1 snap a picture of the Earth from billions of kilometres away -- resulting in the iconic Pale Blue Dot photograph -- two astronomers now offer another unique cosmic perspective.
*Another delay for Russian Space Station module
The Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos says it now plans to launch its Nauka science module to the International Space Station in April next year.
*Congress warned about China’s new space station
The US Congress has been warned that it was crucial for America to maintain a significant presence in low Earth orbit once the International Space Station is decommissioned – in order to prevent China from gaining a strategic advantage.
*November Skywatch
The seven sisters, the Andromeda Galaxy, and three meteor showers highlight the night skies of November.
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