S26E24: A Study of the Complex Martian Subsurface // Astronomers vs Commercial Satellites // Spy Satellites & Balloons

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 24 *A study of the complex Martian subsurface Ground-penetrating radar from China's Martian rover Zhurong has revealed shallow impact craters and other geologic structures in the top five meters of the Red Planet's surface. *Astronomers angry over commercial satellite pollution There’s growing concern in the scientific community about the number of commercial satellites now being launched into orbit – many of which are reflecting so much light they’re destroying important astronomical research work. *Chinese spy satellites and balloons It’s been a busy start to 2023 for China with multiple rocket launches – many carrying military spy satellites as Beijing continues what Chinese President Xi Jinping and his communist government describes as preparations for war. *The Science Report Study shows one in six Australians over the age of 14 are still using tobacco, cannabis. High-fibre supplements help to reduce blood pressure. Research suggests it took ten thousand years to populate all of Australia and PNG. Skeptics guide to confusion over fusion Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ If you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen to. Thank you… To become a SpaceTime supporter and unlock commercial free editions of the show, gain early access and bonus content, please visit https://bitesz.supercast.com/ . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.com Your support is needed... SpaceTime is an independently produced podcast (we are not funded by any government grants, big organisations or companies), and we’re working towards becoming a completely listener supported show...meaning we can do away with the commercials and sponsors. We figure the time can be much better spent on researching and producing stories for you, rather than having to chase sponsors to help us pay the bills. That's where you come in....help us reach our first 1,000 subscribers...at that level the show becomes financially viable, and bills can be paid without us breaking into a sweat every month. Every little bit helps...even if you could contribute just $1 per month. It all adds up. By signing up and becoming a supporter at the $5 or more level, you get immediate access to over 350 commercial-free, triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. You also receive all new episodes on a Monday rather than having to wait the week out. Subscribe via Supercast (you get a month’s free trial to see if it’s really for you or not) ... and share in the rewards. Details at Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/ Details at https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com or www.bitesz.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.