Alya Al Nuaimi invites you to embark on an intergalactic adventure through the cosmos with Kalam Astro. Stay up to date with the latest global and local astronomy news, including interviews with industry experts, and discover the secrets of the universe with mind-bending theories. Want some helpful tips on stargazing? Alya has got you covered.
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Earth Black Hole Hypothesis and Celestial Wonders
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We contemplate what would happen if our planet Earth somehow became a massive black hole in an imaginative "what if" scenario. This week's facts cover rogue planets drifting through interstellar space, sounds detected in orbit, and stunning auroras seen from astronauts' vantage point. Our information segment illuminates the icy, dusty nature and be…
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We discuss why intelligent extraterrestrials may already know of humanity's presence in the cosmos. This week's facts uncover four real exoplanets with bone-chillingly hostile environments, from scorching tidal locks to perpetually pitch-black skies. Our research segment explores NASA's ambitious ongoing plans to establish a sustainable lunar base …
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We explore insights from the groundbreaking NASA Twins Study that compared effects of spaceflight on astronaut Scott Kelly to his earthbound identical twin. Our update discusses new estimates from astronomers on the total number of galaxies within the vast cosmos. Former NASA astronaut Story Musgrave shares memories of transiting the South Atlantic…
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We marvel at the James Webb Space Telescope's newly released image depicting a shining galaxy 30 million light-years away. News shares NASA's plans to potentially utilize lasers for live lunar transmissions in the future. This week's information segment explores a once proposed 10th planet in our solar system - the mysterious Eris. Stargazing notes…
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Perseids Metero Shower Light Up UAE Skies
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We marvel at dashing meteors from the annual Perseid meteor shower that illuminated desert night skies over the weekend. Our update shares news of reservoirs of liquid water detected under Mars’ surface, crucial findings for possibilities of past or present life. This week's research explores a new theory for the origins of asteroids with enigmatic…
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Rare Ring Galaxy Hoag's Object and Perseid meteor shower
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We explore the unique and photogenic Hoag's Object, a rare ring galaxy over 750 million light-years away that is nicknamed "the best ring in the galaxy." Our update covers NASA's consideration to bring Boeing's stranded Starliner astronauts home aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule following the orbital flight mishap. This week's stargazing highlights th…
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Meteorite Reserach Analyst Interview with Alreem Alzarouni from SAASST
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We kick off in segment 1 with answering listener questions on black holes, planets and stars. Segment 2 features part 1 of our exclusive interview with meteorite researcher Alreem Abdallah Alzarouni of Sharjah Academy. Segment 3 shares part 2 where Alreem discusses favorite celestial bodies, research methods and challenging problems solved. Segment…
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Discussions and answers about Black Holes, Planets & Stars
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We take listener questions on topics like what are black holes made of, how do planets form, and how long do stars live to provide a casual primer on basic space science. News shares footage captured by a space-junk tracking satellite of a discarded rocket floating in orbit, highlighting the growing orbital debris issue. Our update details Hubble's…
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UAESA Hosts Space Research Conference & Chilean Delegation
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We discuss the Space Research Conference hosted by the UAE Space Agency, including the official visit of a delegation from Chile's space programs. Research shares insights from scientists estimating Saturn's iconic rings have less than 100 million years remaining based on analysis of ring-material dissipation rates. Our update examines the harrowin…
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Curiosity's Birthday, NASA Finds Mercury's Diamond Core & JWST's Latest
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We Plan to wish NASA's Curiosity Mars rover a happy 10th birthday since landing on the Red Planet back in 2012. News details NASA's discovery that Mercury holds a solid inner core estimated to be 10 miles of pure carbon in the form of diamond. Our update covers JWST achieving a direct imaging of one of its coldest exoplanet targets yet, further dem…
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Apollo 11 Anniversary, UAE's Hope Probe Launch & JWST's New Finds
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We commemorate Americans landing the first humans on the Moon in 1969, beating the Soviets in the space race. Also marking the anniversary of the 2020 launch of the UAE's Hope Mars orbiter, the Arab world's first interplanetary mission. News reports Turkey's inaugural domestically produced comms satellite now orbiting Earth. A feature shares how JW…
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NASA Beams Hip-Hop to Venus, VIPER Rover Cut & Looming Space Junk
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We discuss NASA transmitting Run-DMC's 'It's Tricky' to Venus via the Deep Space Network, the farthest a hip-hop song has ever travelled. News shares NASA has cancelled its VIPER lunar rover mission due to budget constraints, postponing plans to map water ice at the Moon's south pole. Our update examines the growing threat of space debris collision…
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Lunar Cave Potential Outpost, Interview with Tech Engineer Mohammed AlZarooni
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We discuss a new study finding that a lava tube cave on the moon could sustain human habitation, sheltering astronauts from radiation and micrometeoroids. Interview with Eng. Mohammed Al Zarouni from Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST): Introducing his role at SAASST and passion for space technology Contributions t…
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Solar Storm Ozone Impact, Hubble's Black Hole Find & Cosmic Wonders
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We discuss a new study revealing how intense particle bursts from the Sun could deplete Earth's protective ozone layer with impacts on life. News shares Hubble's discovery of the closest known massive black hole to our planet, frozen in time just 3,000 light-years away. In facts, we count down the five most insane exoplanets found in the cosmos bas…
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Starliner Crew's Extended ISS Visit, Gateway Airlock Revealed
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We discuss Boeing's Starliner astronauts now ready for an unplanned long-duration mission aboard the ISS due to continuing delays in the craft's return. Our update reveals the UAE-constructed airlock module for NASA's future lunar Gateway station. News shares JWST's stunning observation of embedded rings in the emission nebula NGC 3132, illuminatin…
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SRC 2024 Call, Lunar Mysteries & Future Forecasts
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We discuss the Space Research Conference 2024 and the UAE space agency's invitation for submissions on recent findings. Our update delves into new insights about magnetic lava streams that may be shaping lunar swirls hidden beneath the moon's soil. A special segment shares three mind-blowing space facts for 2024 and beyond, along with one false sta…
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Habitable Exoplanet Discovery, Starliner Latest & Rocket Surprise
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We discuss astronomers' exciting new finding of a habitable Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting a cool red dwarf star, analyzing its potential for alien life. Our update on Boeing's Starliner reports its landing date remains uncertain as engineers work to resolve issues from its recent orbital test flight. News shares an unexpected rocket launch occurre…
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Webb's Stellar Views, Suit Scare and Mars Rock Mystery
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We highlight James Webb Space Telescope's stunning new images of star clusters in its 'Cosmic Gems' composite arc, marveling at the observatory's views of early galaxy formation. In our update, a planned spacewalk outside the ISS was scrapped when a spacesuit coolant leak was discovered, underscoring safety precautions. News shares that Perseveranc…
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Mars Analogs, Lunar Returns and Webb's Early Discoveries
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We chat with Emirati pilot Shareef Al Romaithi who has emerged from a 45-day simulated Mars mission. Your hosts discuss this successful analog expedition. In news, China's Chang'e-6 probe returns with the first lunar samples ever retrieved from the far side of the Moon. In facts, a Florida family files a claim with NASA after space junk from the In…
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UAE Space Leadership, Capsule Returns and Martian Exploration
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We begin by discussing the UAE's recent election to the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, recognizing the country's growing achievements in advanced science and technology. In our update, Boeing's Starliner capsule is scheduled to undock from the ISS and begin its return to Earth on June 26th at 12pm UAE time. We'll have…
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Mars Mission Wrap Up and Planetarium Insights with Asma Ali Hattawi
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We chat about Emirati pilot Sultan Al Neyadi preparing to complete a 45-day simulated Mars mission. We discuss this important analog expedition. Segment 2 features an interview with Scientific guide at the Sharjah Academy of Astronomy, Space sciences & Technology who will talk about the Planetarium. She shares the most fascinating astronomical obje…
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Dark Futures, Surprise Visitors and Lunar Insights
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We start with a sobering discussion - over time, light pollution may cause the night sky to become completely black. We explore this dismal prospect. Did you know meteors can strike Earth with no warning at all? A scary fact about these natural space rocks is covered. For our facts segment, listeners will enjoy learning fun facts revealed by studyi…
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We start with exciting news - a bright meteor was captured by cameras in Liwa as part of the UAE Meteor Monitoring Network on June 5th. guide you to see footage and analysis. NASA unveiled plans to keep the legendary Hubble telescope operating through 2035. We discuss the value of this iconic observatory. The James Webb Space Telescope has begun it…
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We kick off discussing the new research collaboration between AD's Khalifa University and the Australian Universities Space Agency. Your hosts explore potential areas of cooperation. In lunar news, China's Chang'e 6 mission launched samples collected from the far side of the moon into orbit. We cover details of this technical feat. Japan is prepari…
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Planet Parade, Feats and Cosmic Insights!
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We start with the upcoming "Planet Parade" on June 3rd - a rare chance to see multiple planets together with the naked eye with Stargazing tips provided. In space station news, Chinese astronauts completed a 6-hour spacewalk outside the Tiangong station - a record for Chinese spacewalking. We discuss this achievement. SpaceX made history with a dou…
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Seeking Signs of Life and Pushing Limits!
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We start with discussions of the possibility of life beyond Earth. Could microbes survive on other worlds like Venus or Mars? SpaceX news - the company is targeting June 5th for the crucial 4th test flight of their giant Starship vehicle. We'll preview this critical milestone. Researchers studying data from Venus have found signs its volcanoes may …
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Night Lights: A Rare Celestial Parade Visible from the UAE!
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We start with NASA's new report on developing cost-effective ways to mitigate the growing issue of orbital debris. We discuss proposed solutions. With Artemis missions to the Moon on the horizon, we look at how astronauts will be sheltered from dangerous solar particle storms. Research news - the James Webb Space Telescope may have helped crack the…
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New Frontiers: Historic Blue Origin Launch and the Future of Space Tourism
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We start by looking at a planet that astronomers can't explain - it orbits a star it really shouldn't be able to. What mystery surrounds this rogue world? In launch news, Blue Origin sent their first Black astronaut candidate into space at age 90 alongside space tourists on New Shepard. We discuss this historic flight. For our fun corner, we share …
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Celestial Marvels Unveiled: Amalthea, Artemis 2, and Smart Telescopes
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Join us as we delve into Jupiter's enigmatic moon Amalthea crossing the Great Red Spot, experience a day in the life of Artemis 2 astronauts on a moon mission simulation, uncover NASA's plans for a levitating robot train on the moon, and discover the best smart telescopes revolutionizing stargazing. Learn about the captivating sight of Jupiter's my…
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Celestial Spectacles: Solar Storms and Global Auroras
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Discover the Sharjah Astronomical Observatory's observations of the International Space Station's approach to the lunar disk, delve into the impact of solar storms on global auroras, explore the scorching surface of a volcanic exoplanet, and ponder the role of AI in our search for extraterrestrial civilizations. Uncover the Sharjah Astronomical Obs…
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We begin by discussing the important delegations that visited the Sharjah Academy for Astronomical, Space Sciences and Technology over the past week. What collaborations and partnerships were in focus? In other news, the Hubble Space Telescope has paused science operations due to a gyroscope issue. We'll explore what this means for the aging yet in…
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We start by examining the exoplanet 55 Cancri e, a super-Earth that may be capable of supporting life despite being very close to its parent star. What can this tell us about habitability? Shifting to enormous cosmic discoveries, we discuss the largest structure of ionized hydrogen ever observed - a massive 'swimming pool' spanning over a million l…
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Close Calls with Space Junk & Cosmic Rays!
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We open this episode discussing the shocking near-miss a NASA satellite had with space debris - and how the close encounter was even riskier than initially thought. Just how much danger do these orbiting objects pose? Then we shift our focus to new research on Saturn's ocean moon Enceladus. Scientists say the subsurface sea could be capable of supp…
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SAAST at EGU, Voyager Calls Home & Juno's Io Images
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We start by discussing the Sharjah Academy of Astronomy, Space sciences & Technology's participation at the 2024 European Geosciences Union conference. What exciting research and collaborations were presented on the global stage? In satellite news, the legendary Voyager 1 spacecraft made contact with Earth again after 5 months of silence. We will s…
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We kick off this episode with an exciting discovery - researchers have found evidence of a liquid ocean underneath the icy shell of Saturn's moon Mimas. Your host discusses what this could mean for the potential of life in our Solar System. In other news, the Ingenuity Mars helicopter completes its mission after 29 successful flights. We pay tribut…
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From Mars Sample Return to Black Holes and Beyond!
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We have the latest updates from the world of space exploration and astronomy. First, we discuss NASA's plans to overhaul their Mars sample return mission after recent delays. How do they plan to modify the ambitious project to bring Mars rock and soil samples back to Earth? We also follow up on the exciting discovery of the Milky Way's largest know…
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Planetary Puzzles: Extreme Space Facts Revealed
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Join us as we explore extreme space facts, reveal surprising insights about astronaut training, and embark on a historical voyage through the beginnings of spaceflight. Cosmic Unveiling – GOES Launch Anticipation Excite listeners with the upcoming launch of Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) scheduled for May 2024. Delve into…
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Cosmic Cascades: Exploring the Lyrid Meteor Shower
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Join us in anticipation of the Lyrid Meteor Shower happening from April 21st to 23rd, and delve into space facts, the Overview Effect, and the fascinating world of space tourism. Enthralling Astronomy – Lyrid Meteor Shower Spectacle Excite listeners as we gear up for the breathtaking Lyrid Meteor Shower set to illuminate the night sky from April 21…
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Ramadan 2024: Exploring Space, Islam, and Cosmic Connections!
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Join us as we unravel the mystery of this rarely discussed topic, highlighting the contributions of Islamic astronomers and exploring the Muslim world's fascination with space exploration and its religious implications. Space and Islam – Bridging Cosmic Realms Delve into the captivating realm of Space and Islam, uncovering the enigmatic connections…
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Ramadan 2024: Connecting Quranic Wisdom to the Cosmos
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Step into the ethereal realms of space and spirituality as we embark on an enlightening episode of "KALAM ASTRO." Join us in exploring the profound intersections between the wonders of the universe and the teachings of the Holy Quran, igniting curiosity and contemplation in our listeners. Segment 1: Holy Month Horizons – Space and Quran Prepare to …
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Ramadan 2024: Unveiling Celestial Wonders and Quranic Revelations!
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Join us on an enlightening journey through the solar system's formation, the Quranic mentions of celestial bodies, and the intricacies of celestial organization as depicted in the Quran. Celestial Anticipation – The Quran's Space Miracle Embark on a journey of wonder and awe as we excite listeners about the upcoming space miracle foretold in the Ho…
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Ramadan 2024: Quranic Revelations of the Cosmos
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Join us on a celestial exploration that transcends boundaries of space and spirituality on "KALAM ASTRO." In this enlightening episode, we delve into captivating discussions that bridge the wonders of the universe with the profound teachings of the Holy Quran, igniting curiosity and contemplation in our listeners. Segment 1: Holy Month Horizons – S…
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Ramadan 2024: Unveiling the Big Bang in Quranic Verse
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Prepare to embark on a fascinating journey through the intersecting realms of space exploration and spiritual contemplation on "KALAM ASTRO." Join us as we delve into thought-provoking discussions that bridge the mysteries of the universe with the teachings of the Holy Quran, igniting curiosity and wonder in our listeners. Segment 1: Holy Month Mar…
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Sharjah's Window to the Universe: Groundbreaking Research at the Astronomical Observatory
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In this captivating episode of KALAM ASTRO, we bring you the latest astronomical findings and space updates. We start by sharing recent discoveries from the Sharjah Astronomical Observatory, showcasing the UAE's contributions to the field. Next, we provide an update on JAXA's SLIM moon lander, which has successfully survived the harsh lunar night a…
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Exploring the Asteroids: Latest Updates on the Emirates Mission
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Join us for the latest edition of KALAM ASTRO, where we delve into exciting developments in space exploration. We start with a briefing on the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt, providing details on this groundbreaking endeavour. Next, we share an announcement from NASA seeking volunteers to spend a year living in a simulated Martian habitat, a…
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Advancing Knowledge: Academic Visits, Lectures on Astronomy and the Asteroid Belt Mission
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In this episode of KALAM ASTRO, we have several exciting updates and announcements!. First, we share news of an academic delegation visiting from Austria to the Sharjah Academy of Astronomy, Space Sciences & Technology. Next, we inform listeners about the 'Almuntada Alislami' series of lectures in Sharjah titled 'Astronomy and calculating horoscope…
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Lights in the Sky: Sighting Planets, Moons and the Shaban Crescent
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As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, we've got cosmic sights to see both on Earth and beyond. We'll highlight significant astronomical events during this spiritual period. NASA shares an image of the Ingenuity helicopter spotted alone on Mars after losing contact. What's the latest on its status? Our host then provides the perfect stargazing op…
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Exploring Exoplanets, the UAE's Space Sector and SETI's Search
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On tonight's show, we've got updates on exoplanet discoveries, the UAE space sector, and the hunt for life beyond Earth. First, we'll learn about NASA's TESS telescope finding 6 worlds orbiting a young star. What can these planets tell us about early planetary system formation?. The UAE Space Agency is organizing a workshop on "Payload Design for E…
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Three Telescope Tales: Views from Venus, the Moon and a Supernova Scope
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On tonight's jam-packed episode of KALAM ASTRO, we have not one but three cosmic updates from our corner of the solar system and beyond! First, photographer Andrew McCarthy shares how he captured an extremely rare "green flash" coming from Venus. Tune in to learn about this elusive phenomenon and Andrew's perseverance to get this one-of-a-kind shot…
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James Webb's Amazing Discoveries and a Message in a Bottle for Aliens
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In our lead story on KALAM ASTRO, we highlight the groundbreaking work of the James Webb Space Telescope since its launch last year. From capturing the deepest infrared views of the early universe to studying exoplanets, we discuss some of JWST's most significant observations so far. We cover JWST's discovery of the oldest and most distant black ho…
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