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Jan 2025
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Meteorite Doorbells, Space Treaties & Pa...

Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley
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Space Nuts Episode #489: Meteorite Madness, Space Treaties, and Cosmic Connections
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner as they explore a whirlwind of cosmic topics in this exciting episode of Space Nuts. From a meteorite striking a Canadian doorstep to a deep dive into space treaties and panspermia, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and discussions that will leave you pondering the mysteries of the universe.
Episode Highlights:
- Meteorite Strike: Discover the incredible story of a meteorite captured on a doorbell camera as it strikes a home in Canada. Jonti shares the details of the event, the type of meteorite involved, and the unique audio captured during the impact.
- Space Treaties and Ownership: Andrew and Jonti discuss the implications of Donald Trump's inauguration speech regarding the U.S. claim to Mars. Explore the 1967 Space Treaty that prohibits ownership of celestial bodies and the challenges of enforcing such agreements in today's commercial space era.
- Panspermia Possibilities: Delve into the intriguing concept of panspermia, which suggests that life could be transferred between planets via meteorites. Jonti explains new research proposing that life in Venus's atmosphere might have originated from Earth, raising questions about our understanding of life in the solar system.
- SpaceX and Blue Origin Launches: Get the latest updates on recent rocket launches, including SpaceX's Starship test flight and Blue Origin's New Glenn. Learn about the successes and challenges faced by these companies as they continue to push the boundaries of space exploration.
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00:00 - Andrew Dunkley introduces the episode's topics
02:15 - Discussion on the meteorite strike in Canada
06:50 - Analysis of Donald Trump's comments on space ownership
12:30 - Explanation of the Space Treaty and its implications
18:45 - Exploration of panspermia and its relevance to Venus
25:10 - Updates on SpaceX and Blue Origin launches
30:00 - Closing thoughts and upcoming celestial events
✍️ Episode References
Space Treaty 1967
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outer_Space_Treaty
Panspermia Theory
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panspermia
SpaceX Starship
https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/starship/
Blue Origin New Glenn
https://www.blueorigin.com/new-glenn

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