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Space Chat Podcast

Space Chat Podcast

Welcome back to Space Chat, your weekly launchpad into the cosmos! Today, we’re diving into the mysteries of Europa — Jupiter’s icy moon that might just harbor alien life beneath its frozen crust. We’ll explore the latest findings from the Europa Clipper mission, break down what makes this moon so tantalizing to astrobiologists, and hear from Dr. Lena Ortiz, a planetary scientist who’s been studying subsurface oceans for over a decade. Plus, we’ll answer listener questions about black holes, space elevators, and whether Mars sunsets really are blue. Buckle up — it’s going to be a stellar ride.

European Space Agency (ESA)

European Space Agency (ESA)

Founded in 1975, the European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s premier intergovernmental organization dedicated to space exploration, science, and technology. With 22 member states and several associate and cooperating nations, ESA pools resources and expertise to achieve what no single country could accomplish alone.

Artemis II

Artemis II

Four astronauts will venture around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term presence on the Moon for science and exploration through Artemis. The 10-day flight will help confirm systems and hardware needed for early human lunar exploration missions.

3I/ATLAS

3I/ATLAS

3I/ATLAS is a roughly 7-mile-wide (11 kilometres) comet that was first spotted in early July and is zooming toward us from beyond the asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars.