*Complex Organics Bubble up from Enceladus
Large complex organic molecules have been discovered in the geysers spewing out of the Saturnian ice moon Enceladus.
*Size limits on neutron stars
A new study has answered a long standing mystery – finding neutron stars can at most be no more that 12 to 13.5 kilometres wide.
*New forms of Quark Matter
There’s growing speculation in physics about the possibility of new forms of matter existing beyond the periodic table – creating a sort of continent of stability composed of exotic quark matter.
*The end of the Australian Astronomical Observatory
The Australian National University has taken a lead in the new consortium of 13 universities which have taken over the operations of the Australian Astronomical Observatory.
*Trump directs creation of the U.S. Space Force
U.S. President Donald Trump has formally ordered the American military to begin the process of creating a United States Space Force.
*Dragon flies to space station
A Dragon cargo ship has safely docked to the International space carrying 2676 kilograms of new scientific experiments, cargo, and equipment.
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*The Science Report
Coldest place on Earth is even colder than previously thought.
Seven-billion-dollar order for Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned maritime surveillance aircraft.
Images of an Australian cockatoo discovered in 13th century manuscript
Convergent evolution strikes again.
New Caledonian crows memorise how to make tools.
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*Interstellar asteroid may actually be a comet
A new study suggests Oumuamua (oh-MOO-ah-MOO-ah) -- the first interstellar object discovered in the solar system – may be an interstellar comet rather than an asteroid.
*Japan’s Hayabusa-2 reaches the unexplored asteroid Ryugu
After a journey lasting three and half years Japan’s Hayabusa-2 spacecraft has finally reached its target -- the kilometre wide near Earth asteroid 162173 Ryugu.
*Ariane 6 gets green light
The European Space Agency has given a green light to the latest design of the new Ariane 6 launch system. The 63 metre tall Ariane 6 will eventually replace the current Ariane 5 as Europe’s primary heavy lift launch system – providing the same lifting capacity at lower cost.
*July SkyWatch
Planet Earth to reach aphelion on July seventh at 2:46 am AEST -- that’s 12:46 pm on Friday, July sixth US EDT and 16:46 in the afternoon of July sixth Greenwich mean time.For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesSubscribe, rate and review SpaceTime at all good podcasting apps…including Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), audioBoom, Stitcher, PocketCasts, Podbean, Radio Public, Tunein Radio, google play, Spreaker, Spotify, Deezer etcRSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4642443.rssWould you prefer to have access to the special commercial free version of SpaceTime? Help support the show, subscribe at Patreon....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary Help support SpaceTime : The SpaceTime with Stuart Gary merchandise shop. Get your T-Shirts, Coffee Cups, badges, tote bag + more and help support the show. Check out the range: http://www.cafepress.com/spacetime Thank you.Plus: As a part of the SpaceTime family, you can get a free audio book of your choice, plus 30 days free access from audible.com. Just visit www.audibletrial.com/spacetime or click on the banner link at www.spacetimewithstuartgary.comEmail: SpaceTime@bitesz.comJoin our mailing list at http://www.bitesz.com/join-our-mailing-listFor more, follow SpaceTime on Facebook, twitter, Tumblr, YouTube, Instagram, Google+, Patreon and Spreaker:Facebook: @spacetimewithstuartgarytwitter: @stuartgaryTumblr: http://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacetimewithstuartgary/Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/1/b/116201551232774363704/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/spacetimewithstuartgary Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgarySpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/spacetime-with-stuart-gary-2017If you're enjoying SpaceTime, please help out by sharing and telling your friends. The best recommendation I can get is one from you. Thank you…
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