Finding Our Place in the Universe

*Finding our place in the UniverseDeep sea ocean sediments are helping scientists better understand the complicated structure of our local galactic neighbourhood.*New Zealand’s rocket lab back in the airRocket Lab has successfully placed a new Earth observation satellite into orbit. The flight was the first since July’s failed launch attempt.*Project starship gathers paceSpaceX boss Elon Musk says his interplanetary colonial transport rocket -- Starship could undertake its first orbital test flight as soon as next year.*Another meteor show for SydneyAnother Meteor has been spotted streaking across the Sydney night skies. The latest cosmic encounter lit up the heavens at 6 44 in the evening being witnessed by thousands of people who recorded the sky show on their cell phones and dash cams.*The Science ReportA new study warns that about 1 in 5 kids with COVID 19 are asymptomatic.Warnings that eating ultra-processed foods makes you age faster.A 60 per cent chance of a weak La Niña event developing during September, October and November.A new study warns that asphalt is a worse pollutant than both unleaded and diesel combined.Skeptics guide -- why people cling to conspiracy theories in uncertain times.For more SpaceTime visit  https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly). For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesGet 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] 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  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.