A Close Call for Planet Earth

*New record for a close call for planet Earth with an asteroid Planet Earth’s just had another close call with an asteroid the size of a small truck narrowly missing the planet. *The ultimate rave data set released Some call it the ultimate rave – the release of the sixth and final data set from the RAdial Velocity Experiment or RAVE -- the largest systematic spectroscopic survey of motions of star in the Milky Way galaxy. *Ariane 5 launches another satellite mission extension vehicle Arianespace has launched a mission extension vehicle and two new telecommunications satellites into orbit aboard an Ariane 5 rocket. *The Science Report New world record high temperature set in Death Valley. Global atmospheric methane levels are at a record high. E-cigarettes acting as gateway drug encouraging regular cigarette smoking. Fossils from a new species of theropod dinosaur discovered on the Isle of Wight. For more SpaceTime visit https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly). For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes Get immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/ RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime Email: [email protected] To receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist or visit https://www.bitesz.com/astronomy-daily 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.